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[General Questions and Answers] lebeatnik:
Hello,

First off i am of course looking for a new phone, It must be compatible with the MetroPCS Network (or any other network that is cheaper and has good coverage in the twin cities area of Minnesota). Right now I', looking at the OnePlus 3 as the $400 price tag is about my limit. So are their any phone that doesn't cost more but might be a better new phone for me?

I've been looking but with my limited knowledge that's the one to get but i know many here will have better suggestions or possibly agree with me. So the OnePlus 3 or (insert mobile name here)?

Thanks for the help! Trying to get the best I can on a budget isn't easy for me, especially if I'm going to buy a phone Straight out with no financing and will not be able to trade it in if I don't like it I want to make the right choice (and no carrier bloatware is always nice)
[General Questions and Answers] Septfox:
Thank you for the response. The two LG handsets look promising, in particular the 5X. I was actually considering the Moto X Pure, but as you say, it was a bit more than I wanted to pay.

Unfortunately, while the M8/9 are pretty powerful phones, I...I'm sorry. There's something about the design language that just strikes me as irredeemably ugly. I know it's terribly shallow of me to pass on them for that alone, but if I'm going to spend a decent chunk of money on a phone, I really need to be able to stand looking at it...it's a shame, because the M9 in particular is a very nice piece of equipment.

I did look up the S-on/off thing out of curiosity; it seems that it basically amounts to "the system partitions are (or aren't if S-off) write-protected". The more you know.

Last night I was looking at Verizon-specific phones, and I happened upon another option: the Motorola Droid Turbo. The bootloader isn't officially unlockable because Verizon is being Verizon, but apparently that didn't stop someone from finding an exploit...twice...and unlocking it anyway. Which they've shared with the community for a fee that is fairly nominal given how much unlocking can extend the phone's life.

It's reasonably powerful (though "only" has an SD 808), has a pretty nice-looking 5.2" screen and a big ol' honking battery, among a couple other compelling selling points. Thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] AB__CD:
LG G5, OnePlus 3 or something else?

I already posted this on the OP3 forums, but then I realized I may not be getting the most objective responses from there :D .

Anyway, I have a water-damaged Galaxy S7, while running well at the moment, probably will die on me or show other problems down the road, so I'd rather get rid of it as soon as I can. Used Samsungs can go for exorbitantly high prices in Indonesia (where I live), because flagships go for really high prices, for example I sold my Note 5 to get this particular S7 back in March for 7,400,000IDR (~USD 600): a 7-month old Note 5 that wasn't even a dual-SIM model like the others (I'd bought mine in Singapore on the global launch day). So, the S7 goes for about 6,500,000IDR used, and with that money, I am not able to do much in Indonesia, but take that money over to Singapore, and I have quite a few options.

OnePlus 3: cheapest of the lot, but no OEM warranty as it is an imported device.

Huawei P9: 2-year OEM warranty, only in gold, and TBH I'm kinda bored of gold as my last two phones have been gold

Xiaomi Mi 5 128GB Ceramic: no OEM warranty either

LG G5: most expensive of the ones above, but also the only one from a "legacy" brand

Another Galaxy S7: fantastic device, but I will also end up paying an extra 100 SGD for it. Also, Samsung Singapore is famous for much slower updates than the Indonesian counterpart, and it's kinda strange to dump your S7 for another one :D

Wait for the Pixel phone?

At the moment, the OnePlus 3 and G5 are most tempting to me, most particularly the OnePlus 3, but the no OEM warranty situation concerns me, and also its future resale value. What do you think?
[General Questions and Answers] M1ster1:
Galaxy A5 (2016) VS Galaxy S5 plus

Hello,

With a budget of 200-300$ I am hesitating between a new Galaxy A5 2016 and a used Galaxy S5+ (also named Galaxy S5 4G+ (SM-G901F) a boosted version of the S5).

I have found this comparison page :

http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...-samsung-galaxy-s5-plus-sm-g901f-16gb/3143111

From what I can understand, even if the S5+ is a bit old :

- It has a removable battery VS the A5 that is fixed

- It has a USB 3 VS the A5 that has USB 2

- It has a quad core 32bit proc that seems stronger than the octa core 64bit of the A5 ?

- It has waterproof

The only things I can see on the A5 are a better autonomy (more recent and good job on the power battery) and a better camera aperture f1.9 vs f2.2...

If somebody know well these 2 phones and has advices, thank you in advance ! :)
[General Questions and Answers] AB__CD:
I'm not entirely familiar with the S5+, but I can definitely say that the A5 might be the smarter choice. It's got a better display, a bigger battery that lasts significantly longer, and also much more modern software, even though it might still be on Lollipop while the 5+ is on MM: the A5 runs a totally reworked TouchWiz Lollipop ROM, while the MM ROM on the S5 is KitKat reworked into LP then MM.
[General Questions and Answers] M1ster1:
Okay, finally I can get the A5 2016 for 250$ on Amazon, so I will go for it. Thank you AB_CD
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
Which smarthphone recommend under 4.9" (not 5)?? with a very good camera, dont care about $$$ and if its a old model.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
Probably a Sony Z3C is one of the only options that small.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Ditto on the Xperia Z3 Compact. The X Compact isn't that great and not worth the price. The Z5 Compact really isn't worth spending the amount more than the Z3C, except perhaps for futureproofing (updates).

And of course, there's always (don't hurt me guys!) the iPhone. Say what you will about Apple and iOS, nobody can argue that they don't take good pictures. Often I've considered picking up an old 4s or 5/5s for cheap to use as a music player/camera phone when I don't want to carry something big and bulky like my Nexus 6.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
The iPhone 6 is having pretty widespread touchscreen controller problems reported now. Meaning soldering new ic's onto the motherboard. For the price of one of those I wouldn't want to take that risk.
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
Thanks, so between z3c, z5c and X c there are no significant differences??? I read about z5c run too hot and its easy to crack the screen.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
The Z5C has the Snapdragon 810, which is infamous for running hot. It's probably not as bad as most other devices running the 810, since most have 2k screens and the Z5C has 1/4th the pixels to process. However, as you said, there are reports of thermal throttling.

The XC has the SD650, which is plenty to run pretty much anything, although it's not as good with graphics, so gaming might suffer a bit (it's kinda a small screen for gaming though, so I'm guessing you won't be doing much). It does have 3gb RAM while the other 2 have 2gb, so there is that.

The advantages the XC and Z5C have over the Z3C don't, IMO, justify how much more they'd cost than the Z3C.
[General Questions and Answers] bates47130:
best straight talk for root

Need opinions on what are the best 10 smart phone s to run straight talk and root
[General Questions and Answers] dastinger:
Hey guys,

So, I know there must be tons of threads like this with the disappointment around Pixel pricing but I am really lost and I'm counting on your knowledge to help me.

My 6P started to have heating issues and I RMA'd it. Long story short, all the refurbs had issues so they ended up giving me my money back. I obviously thought about the Pixel and it was my main choice but I'm not willing to pay €950 for a 64GB Pixel XL.

I'm a somewhat power user. I love to have Tasker doing things for me, love a custom kernel to mess with the Governor, Screen colors etc. And I'm that kind of guy that updates the OS the second a security update comes out. I can live without the updates. I will not be happy but I can accept it. But, root is most probably a must (I'm not even sure since I have rooted all my phones since I moved to Android back in 2010).

So, given the fact that I'll lose warranty if I root a Galaxy device (correct?) what are my options? Are there any great devices out there that are rootable without losing warranty? Or at least with a possibility of reverting it without leaving a trace?

Another, this time new, 6P? (Around €400 on Amazon)

HTC 10

LG v20

Moto Z (supposing it'll eventually come out in Europe)

These are the ones I can think of. Suggestions are welcomed.

Thank you so much for any ideas/insight.
[General Questions and Answers] Hippie459MN:
Just wondering, I am going to be shopping for a new phone real soon and looking for something to replace my now 2 year old Samsung Galaxy S5. Before that I had an HTC Evo3D and and HTC Hero. I really wanted to get the Samsung Galaxy S7 but the whole locked bootloader has 100% stopped me from getting it. So, im on the quest for a rootable phone that doesn't have the bootloader on lock down or one that can be unlocked, must support an external SD card, and would really love a removable battery. I was looking at the HTC One M10 but I haven't really dove to far into its features yet. Or should I wait a bit for something else that might be coming? Also, I am on Sprint. Any input would be welcomed. Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
Thanks a lot. How about the first Moto X Xt1058???
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
My friend is still using one I gave him over a year ago and he loves it. Runs stock lollipop. The original battery still lasts a couple days for him.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
It's rather aged at this point, and wasn't terribly powerful when it was new. That said, despite its modest specs, it was a perfectly capable phone, and still is. That is to say that it'll do anything you'd expect a phone to without issue. Official CyanogenMod 13 (Marshmallow 6.0) is available too (otherwise it's 5.1). It's nice and small, and extremely ergonomic. I always wanted to pick one up myself, but could never justify the purchase.

However, I've read nothing very positive about the camera. It's adequate at best if there's ample light. You can get them for pretty cheap (32gb for about $100, 16gb for less), so it wouldn't cost too much to find out if you like the phone or not.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
I bought mine just cause I wanted to try it, then realized I didn't need it at all. That's why I gave it to my friend. The camera is definitely mediocre though.
[General Questions and Answers] threemor:
Looking for a tablet!

Hi there. I'm in the market for a tablet. I have a short list of guidelines, just because I know there are so many options!

1. Would love for it to be less than $400, but I can be swayed if necessary.

2. Rootable without too much difficulty, as I'm still a novice (Last thing I rooted was the original One Plus)

3. Screen big enough to read PDFs on (I'm a DM for DnD so having manuals at my fingertips would be amazing)

4. Stable/fast

5. Decent battery life. I don't really know current battery technology, but would having it last a day be unreasonable?

6. Would be awesome if it had an SD slot

7. Capable of running emulators (NES-Wii quality, preferably, though I know Wii can be difficult so maybe just through GCN/PS2)

I've had the NVidia Tablet K1 suggested to me because of it's power and price, but I can't get a solid read on its battery life (And I would like to use the streaming feature but I have an AMD GPU). Is there an overarching opinion on the Nvidia tablet?

Thanks everyone. Apologies for the stupid questions. Just don't know a whole lot about any of this.
[General Questions and Answers] sac02:
Samsung GS4 is getting old, looking for new phone...

My SGS4 is getting old and even though it won't seem to die on me, I'm looking for a new phone anyway.

Absolute requirements:

Able to root / custom ROM

Works on AT&T network (GSM)

Preferred, but not deal breakers:

Expandable storage (microSD slot)

Replaceable battery

Price is not an issue (within reason, no $2k phones please) - I am willing to pay for a phone that meets my needs/wants. I don't abuse phones, and I keep them for a long time, so I'd like something I can plan to keep for another 3 or 4 years. Just because I currently have a Samsung, does not mean I'm tied to the "big" brands - I'm open to other brands that are not as well known (I was just reading an article about the OnePlus 3, for example).

Recommendations?
[General Questions and Answers] DeadlyNicotine:
phone to buy

Hello all,

I want to buy a phone to my mother, so i searched and i found the oukitel U15 pro for 120$ on gearbest and i really like it. Since the phone is just for calls, texts, some photos, browsing a bit and youtube (and rarelly gps), plus the fingerprint sensor is a really nice addon. I think its a good choice for the price, but what you guys thinkcan i get a better phone for that price or should i buy it?

Thank you all.
[General Questions and Answers] karasahin:
Hey guys. I'm not content with my current phone right now so would like to buy another phone. What I need from a phone:

-Android (obviously)

-Replaceable battery

-Expandable storage

-Maximum 5.0-5.1" size or lower

-Relatively new (means a year old or maximum two)

-USB-C and fast charging

-Black color available

-Runs cool!

Please don't recommend the Galaxy S5 or S5 Neo. Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] CaiKroll:
Looking for a 6 INCH quad hd phone with Marshmallow (official or rom) , aws support, and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. Preferably AMOLED but I can't rly afford to be more picky.
[General Questions and Answers] DanielM998:
Hey, how about an LG G5? Has pretty much everything you mentioned and it's a better value for the money in my opinion. I also wanted to ask, is the S5 still a good phone? I'm looking for a replacement for my Galaxy S2 but it doesn't necessarily have to be a new flagship, rather something older (read affordable) that still performs well on Marshmallow (possibly even Nougat in the future). Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] tdurdenn:
Looking for phone...

Unlocked/unlockable bootloader

Verizon

300 either used or new ok.

Galaxy note worth the price? Does the battery last at least as long as its Galaxy counterparts.

Also... Does this site mean 200$ for a 2 year contract extension and thats it? on http://membershipwireless.com/48114/samsung-galaxy-s7-black-32gb/activationtype/new
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
I think the Xperia S will do for you. About dev support, it isn't abundant but we have all major ROMS (PA, PAC, CM9/10, AOKP ICS/JB, MIUI) and a few stock based. Also have dual boot kernel.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[General Questions and Answers] mswift:
what im looking for in a new phone,

good multitasking

a phone with allot of support from the community for rooting and installing custom roms

enough memory to hold my expanding music and video library, 32gb at least

a good large screen for watching movies,

a good phone for web browsing

I want this phone to last a minimum of 2years, and being able to keep up with the future versions of android would be good

and finaly, a phone that has a removable back for the battery

i realise that there are allot of basic android phones that preform these tasks with ease, but i have come from using such phones new, and older phones that were once top of the line - second hand, and i have never been 100% satisfied. this time i want to do it right, so i am kind of leaning tword a flagship phone.

thanks for your reply btw
[General Questions and Answers] RandyBoyz92:
Samsung Galaxy S3
[General Questions and Answers] eoraptor:
Wait for the Galaxy S4 to come out in February and then pick up a used S2 or 3
[General Questions and Answers] rkoforever90:
mostly i see bad reviews for snapdragon s3 chipset people calling it crapdragon s3 and all.also google now removed xperia s from

AOSP .
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Sony Walkman
[General Questions and Answers] ferrucciothefirst:
Help me

I don't know if i should use my lg optimus one or my motorola fire xt which one is the best for you guys?

I can't root them because i have a mac and gingerbread doesn't work
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
Where do you read that? I'm really happy with my Snapdragon S3. Currently under clocked from 1512 MHz to 648 MHz and everything still runs good. Of course, games will need the phone at full speed, but it is really good for me.

They removed it from AOSP, but Sony took control of it. They are changing everything inside their software department so all updates can come faster in the future. Right now they are somewhat slow, but it should be good by the start of next year.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[General Questions and Answers] drey101:
The three you listed are the flagship phones of previous years, so if you want long term support, only the Nexus S will probably be supported for two more years...

You can try Xperia P, dual core 2012 sony phone. Not sure about community, but based on specs it should last around 2 years or so. I've seen some people selling in ebay for around (£100-£130) Sony recently became XDA's OEM of the year so that should be a good sign for development.

I don't much like Samsung, but they do have some good midrange phones. You can try taking a look at the Galaxy Ace 2.

I was going to post some reviews, but since I'm just a new member I can't yet :)

Try looking at this year's or upcoming mid range phones, a lot of them are actually more powerful than flagship phones of two years ago. :)
[General Questions and Answers] rzp2003:
thinkpad tablet 1

1st time poster here and not sure if this is the right place.

I am wondering if it is worthwhile to get the thinkpad tablet 1 on the cheap now that thinkpad tablet 2 is coming out soon. The major usage will be managing hundreds of pdf files, many of which are scanned images with lots of graphs and formulas. I am aware of Kindle DX but consider it overpriced and it is being phased out by Amazon. Ipad 4 looks nice but it does not have a pen that supports palm rejection, as I would like to annotate on the pdf files. Anyone here has comments? Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] djbosanac:
Hello,

First of all, i dont know if i'm at the right category of my question.

But couldt not find it.

I have question , what i think is very simple for people one xda.

First of all, i have One X (HTX duhhh) and my current carrier is KPN ( i am living in the netherlands) is about to expire in february 2013.

So i was looking for a brand new phone. So i searched on the internet for it, and i saw the Nexus4 (google/lg phone) And i wanna buy that phone.

The big problem is, they dont gonna sell the phone in the netherlands or belgium, so i must do it trough import.

So my question, who can provide some trusted webshops that are delivering it to Holland etc etc??
[General Questions and Answers] Markey1979:
what to buy

I do not know about the "new" nexus4, or who will import it.

I personally have last years Galaxy Nexus, and I like it very much. I rooted it after about the first 3 months to allow me to mount flash drives.

I have the 32GB model, but there is no sd slot, so that is all it will ever have..... I like the otg, for mounting flash drives, it allows me to keep my schoolwork backed up, so that I do not loose it. I have backup synchronized on my home server, phone, and on the cloud. I just plug the flash drive in for added redundancy.

Google has said that it will not be including a sd slot in future designs, and the community seems to be mixed in their feelings about this, but the price difference from an 8GB nexus 4 to a 16GB Nexus 4 is a lot more than a 8GB sd card. Not that we really "need" the storage, but my data plan is only like 2GB a month, and I could easily use that manipulating data from the cloud, not to mention the speed difference.

I am just throwing my "2 cents" in.

I am not really the one to be asking about tablets either, because the last tablet I purchased was a cruz t301 (blah). :eek: I cannot even get the VitalSource Bookshelf apk to load. :laugh:

I looked around for custom roms, but I guess if I want one, then I will have to learn the process for myself...:rolleyes:

I will be asking about tablets, but I think that should be a separate post.
[General Questions and Answers] cosminonofre:
I asked you about HTC Desire X vs Samsung Galaxy S Advance and I ended buying the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. I think I made a great deal :) What do you think?
[General Questions and Answers] mfsr98:
I think you have made the right choice. The Desire X is really weak and the S advance is old. Have a good day with your phone :D
[General Questions and Answers] cosminonofre:
Thank you! :highfive:
[General Questions and Answers] mfsr98:
BTW, do you like the S3 mini? I don't even think they sell those in my country...

Can you give us some details of it? :))
[General Questions and Answers] question_air:
Thanks, I'll check the Xperia P out.

---------- Post added at 10:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 PM ----------

Hi all, I wanted to know if a considerable price drop (from around 200GBP down to 130-140 used) can be predicted in the near future for the Galaxy Nexus (pre-nexus 4)

If not, would you reccomend purchasing the nexus s for a potent, long-term supported phone in that price range?

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] andredroido:
I'm thinking about it for quite some time, I fell in love with an android galaxy Splus and now I have the urge to give me a good device ... I'm undecided between a note2 or expect to see and evaluate the nexus of 4 lg ... say that the subwoofer is really the top?:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] 2absentminded:
Tablet list with cellular telephony

This is perhaps one of the most common questions on the forum. Is there any chance to get a list of all of the tablets that have the cellular telephony capability? ie Galaxy Tab International, Dell Streak 7, Xoom, etc. I have a Nexus 7 3g arriving tomorrow that I am probably going to send back since the initial results indicate that it isn't a possibility with the N7. I want an all-in-one device. Is it worth giving up on cellular voice and just doing voip instead over 3g? I really just want to take advantage of the $50 unlimited plans with a tablet.
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
How much did you get it for?

Also congrats & great decision :good:

Sent.... just sent!!
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
The closest might be the Nexus 6P. It's 5.7", but there aren't any current 6" phones with fingerprint scanners worth owning, at least that I'm aware of. There might be some obscure Chinese one I don't know of.

When it comes to Verizon and unlocked/unlockable bootloaders, you're pretty much stuck with Nexus or possibly Motorola Moto X (NOT Droid).

That's a contract price.