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[General Questions and Answers] Mechcondrid:
ok i have a note 4 on verizon and i'm eligible to upgrade and want some opinions on what is a good upgrade; i really like the note functionality but i desperately miss being able to root my phone so that is a VERY big factor in what phone i upgrade to.

so whos got what for ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] :
Guys, which phone should I get: Xperia Sola or Nexus S?\

Sola has dual core cpu and great gpu.Runs ICS. 3.7" screen.

Nexus S has better looks than sola but it only catched my eye because of it's aosp stock rom. Also fairly decent specs. 4" screen too. But, no fm radio and led which the sola has.

Note- Ex- HD2 and Live with walkman user.

As you can see I am on low budget. So, please help me decide.
[General Questions and Answers] Nascor:
Since my currently owned HTC Desire is feeling slower and slower from day to day and I'm getting no updates anymore since like a year, I'm looking for a new phone.

I basicly don't care about the OS as long as it fits to my needs. I really like the look of WP8, but I'm kinda affraid of the lack of apps. Android on the other hand has an great (but not as great as WP8) look and a great variety of apps.

Mostly I'm using my phone for websurfing, emails, whatsapp, facebook, music and games. I'd need at least like 6 to 8 gigs of space for music.

Talking about display size I would prefer at least 3.7 inches (like my current device)...there is no really maximum there for me...

I'm really thinking about getting a Nexus 4, but the battery worries me a bit, are there any good alternatives?
[General Questions and Answers] SRCP:
Best tablet for watching videos and browsing the Web? I wanted the Nexus 10, but no MicroSD is, I think, a deal breaker. I mean put 2 10GB blu ray rips in it and you are done. And who knows how much it's available for the user.

It seems like there's always a "but" with tablets. The tf700 has it all if it wasn't for the sluggish performance (I had one). The Note 10.1 looks cool but no Full HD is the deal breaker here. I honestly don't use Apps too much and I rarely ever gamed on the tf700.

Maybe right now it's not the time to buy a tablet for me. They haven't yet made a Full HD tablet with MicroSD and non-sluggish performance. That's what I would like.
[General Questions and Answers] H4CK_H0PP3R:
Hey guys plz reply to my query.
[General Questions and Answers] joeyman08:
so i hear the raspberry pi can run xbmc but i want to know what to know which device will have more performance wise im looked at the pi today and it seems to be a solution to my problem but i also looking at boxee box and the mk802 which i hear good things from it but i want to know which is the best. I want to play mkv avi formats with out lag file size of the videos will be around 2 gigs for long ones and a couple mb for shows.￼

Tf300t cm10
[General Questions and Answers] Sid6po1nt7:
Due for an upgrade w/ Sprint, need to know the "in's" on the latest gen phones.

I'm due for an upgrade & I wanna know from peeps who own these phones & what they think about them.:

-LG Optimus G

-HTC EVO 4G LTE

-Samsung Galaxy S III

My Evo 4G has served me well & i'm prone to customizing my phone down to the ROM. Have there been any rooting issues with any of these phones? I'm tech savvy but I could read reviews all day about these phone but I want a first hand experience

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Don't want an iPhone, I've spent enough on apps & music that there is no sense in me starting from scratch.
[General Questions and Answers] magus57:
Looking into it more, I've added the Nexus 4 to my considered devices.

Basically, net cost for me for each phone/tablet:

Nexus 4 16GB - ~$100

Nexus 7 16GB - $200

TF300T 16GB - ~$300

Note II - ~$300

Of course, the Nexus 4 is the most enticing option, but the screen might be too small unless I get/make a proper holder for a 360 controller...of course, the Nexus 7 would be better for gaming and reading for the bigger screen...
[General Questions and Answers] apman112:
Should i get an LG Optimus L7 for $120?
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Galaxy S 3,Galaxy Note 2,Nokia Lumia 920

If those are too expensive,HTC one S,Sony Xperia P,Huawei Ascend P1.

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[General Questions and Answers] mennims:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
If your looking for experience with a good phone then get the one x plus. If the battery is any better than the one x then it's the best phone ever.

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[General Questions and Answers] mechatronic:
thx

that's awesoe
[General Questions and Answers] username1234321:
Yes after seeing many comparison videos I decided to go for note 10.1.I liked Padfone 2 but its too expensive for me. So, should I go for note 10.1?
[General Questions and Answers] H4CK_H0PP3R:
Hey some one plz reply for me from page no.89

BTW is there any other better choise than nexus 7 & samsung tab 2 within $310 or say 20000 Indian rupees as i am from india?

PS : i want android device only.
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Galaxy Tab 2 is okay.

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[General Questions and Answers] LLegoLLaS:
HTC Desire V

Galaxy S advance (i9070)

Xperia Arc S

HTC One V

HTC Desire X may be an option but last 2 htc's are kinda overpriced for me

wich one of them?I really need to buy one on them this week.What are the real advantages and disadvantages?Thank you

I am an enthusiast so i may upgrade and play around with it
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Galaxy S Advance is good value,coming with a dual core processor and decent screen.

You could also look at the Ace 2.

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[General Questions and Answers] ihedberg:
I'm in the same boat as you (but I personally ruled out the new Evo.) So far it looks like the Optimus G has a locked bootloader, root is working, source code has been released by LG. GS3 has a VERY thriving dev. community, unlocked bootloader, rooted, roms, etc..

No first hand experience with either one yet though.
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
I'd wait for the Nexus 4.

Else go for S Advance.

Sent.... just sent!!
[General Questions and Answers] LLegoLLaS:
But won;t it be much pricier than advance?

I like tha Advance but i'm worried about the screen;it doesn't have gorilla glass.

And Isn't HTC good?
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
Upgrading from the HTC One M8, What new smartphone should I buy?

I really need help asap please. I want to buy a new smartphone right now. I want to upgrade from my broken HTC One M8.
[General Questions and Answers] sw1tchback:
First of all, budget? I suggest you go for Nexus 6P, Moto X Style (Pure Edition) or OnePlus 2 for pure stock Android experience although OnePlus has its own version but its close to stock. Also all three phones have good specs and noteworthy cameras. So unless you're tight on budget, these phones are great choices for rooting ?
[General Questions and Answers] KyoouN:
Hi there. I've got a Nexus 7 2013, but want something a bit "better" as far as media consumption and multitasking goes.

That's why I am looking for a Windows 10 (I guess 8/8.1 is fine cause you can upgrade it?) Tablet. It should be a budget tablet for UP(!) to 250-300€. I don't mind getting a "noname" device, as I e.g found the Quantum View 10.1 quite good (found a YT review)

What would you suggest? I don't mind it being cheaper than 250€, after all, it is not for gaming (I simply want the Windows experience, so I won't use too many apps anyways)
[General Questions and Answers] josfr4ncisco:
Did you think about the Moto X Pure Edition?

---------- Post added at 10:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 PM ----------

What do you think about the Dell Venue series? My uncle has it, and it's a really decent tablet for what you're looking for.
[General Questions and Answers] KyoouN:
sorry, forgot to say that it should be 10"+
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
Hello, any of you guys going to help me buy a new smartphone to replace my BROKEN HTC One M8?
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
Again I really need help asap please. I want to buy a new smartphone right now. I want to upgrade from my broken HTC One M8. There is still no responses from other people.
[General Questions and Answers] Nitro1max1:
I recently just just sold my M8 and bought a nexus 6, dual speakers, decent camera, good processor, stock android, officially I don't have the phone yet so I can't compare. It should be coming in tomorrow so I'll be sure to let you know!
[General Questions and Answers] renaltosonylevi:
As someone who has a one plus one I can say I have experienced very little of the issues that some people made a big deal of.

I will admit that up to a year ago the touch screen drivers seemed less than perfect but now that is not an issue.

I suspect there where some people who got unlucky and got phones with quality control issues. But that unfortunately is the reputation of cheap and China.

Yes there are newer phones out there now with nicer displays and better specifications, but you have to pay more for that.

So to give a rough indication I personally find this phone was a good step up from the LG G2 that it replaced. And back in the day the the LG G2 was regarded as a step up from the Nexus 5 in terms of hardware. Unfortunately the LG G2 wasn't so good in terms of software.

As far as the dev scene goes it is never a fair fight against a Nexus device but the one plus one still has a lot good work going on and is a good place to be.
[General Questions and Answers] gr8spot:
Hi guys,

I am planning to buy new mobile and i need your help. which phone should i go for? My budget is $350 / INR 23000. Phone must have card slot if internal Storage is 16 gb or less. Phone should have at least 3GB of ram and good processor to do multi tasking. I have some phone which i like Please tell me is it good any way? there cons? or please suggest if you have good option.

Smartphone which i like

Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4 GB RAM 32 GB

Lenovo vibe x3

Please help guys.
[General Questions and Answers] renaltosonylevi:
Now I know this never comes up in discussions but do you know what bands are required to take full advantage of your network?

A lot of network providers are moving in to the vacated uhf bands for 4g/lte coverage( 700-850 MHz. eg band 12,17,7etc). But at this stage a lot of phones do not operate there.
[General Questions and Answers] gorilla p:
Yeah that's something a lot of people ignore, as well as development and community support.

Strobg development and community support ensures the device will have tons of firmware improvements and improve performance and battery life over time.

Perfect example of a great phone with no support... The Amazon Fire phone. The only thing that makes that phone usable is a couple people who build CM11 and Slimkat for it. FireOS sucked and killed the phone. The hardware is high end and cost over $200/ea to build. A perfect example of not just looking at hardware.

Also, any decent device right now is going to have some thermal throttling, its an inherent problem m with the 800 series (even the 808) but with any sense, you can avoid noticeable lag with it. Just use a decent custom ROM and kernel and adjust it properly.

Another thing people tend to overlook is band support. As stated, more carriers are using lower bands for long range LTE. Glass the Nexus 5X came with Band12 support
[General Questions and Answers] SoulB:
Hello XDA forums!

I am thinking of buying a tablet for the sole purpose of reading pdf medical textbooks (around 100-200 MB) and comic books. Just that - no gaming, no camera stuff, maybe the occasional TV episode or movie but I have a laptop for that. I have no idea if the hardware part plays a huge role in loading fast the pages of the PDFs and comics, so that's why I'm asking in this forum in particular. :) I want it to be 10.1", Android OS, with microSD slot, decent battery life (6000 mAh and over) and around 300$ (or around 250 Euros). I live in Bulgaria, so the prices are a little different and all devices aren't here also.

Looking forward to your suggestions! :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] josfr4ncisco:
Well, I don't know a lot about that Quantum View. Is that one of those dual boot devices which can run Windows and Android?
[General Questions and Answers] hajkan:
HI

I am interested in buying a 8-9 inch tablet that supports pressure sensitity throught the screen or a stylus. I know about Galaxy Note. However Samsung does not seem to offer a 8inch model that supports Spen.

What Android devices are out there that supports pressure sensitivity? I tried searching web but the information is so scattered, I am kind of sick of following dead trails.

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] cindylo:
So i've been deciding on a new phone to get in the sub $250 market and so far i've seen the Blu Life One X, Vivo 5/XL, Xiaomi Redmi 3, Nubia Z9 Max(Snapdragon 615 version, sadly not the 810), and last but not least the Alcatel Idol 3 5.5. So any information and opinions between those would be welcome and any other good options I might have missed.

I do want a microsd card slot and a decent camera, and possibly the option for cyanogenmod to keep the phone up to date since I know makers nowadays just try to make a new phone a lot of times and don't update the last-gen ones to the new OS version, e.g. android M.
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
hey guys could im looking for recommendations on 2 devices one for my brother who has never had a smart phone and one for boss. if u could provide a link to purchase it in the EU so i dont get caught with custom charges like i do with "aExpress" too that be great thanks.

the one for my brother must have either a 5 or 5'5 inch screen.

a decent size rom 16gb plus

be fast and have a decent battery.

it doesnt have to have sd slot second or sim slot or anything fancy like finger print scanner etc. it just has to function well and not put him off smart phones. i currently have the lenovo k3 note which LoneWolfSK on here recommended and i have been very happy with. i was thinking of getting him this but its a bit old now and i would say there is better phones around now for the same money.

the phone for my boss has to be a pretty indestructible phone as he is in the construction industry. so he will need a phone for people in the construction industry as the only phone he hasn't totally destroyed was a samsung x cover but that phone was not very good performance wise.

this phone will have to have a 5inch screen max as he doesn't like having it too big. but has to have a very good battery as he is constantly on the phone. he is lucky to get half a day put of his current s4.

any help would be greatly appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
What do you guys think about Moto XPE and Nexus 6P can't record 1080p 60fps video? This is total bs :mad:
[General Questions and Answers] gr8spot:
Hey guys need help from you guys. I want to change my current device with new one. i have sorted it out some good phone with Good pros and some bad cons as well.

1. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 2.3 Ghz 32 GB

2 Lenovo Vibe X3

I saw review that both phone is having heat issue while charging and playing games. Any recommendations for which mobile i should go?
[General Questions and Answers] i9100g user:
Op2 seems like the best choice at that price

Coming from a op2 user :)

It has the best camera in this price range also MM is supposed to increase battery life much more

Just a heads up flash boeffla kernel if you get op2 without it its basically a caged beast.

S810 is also a beast
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
i9100g user and other xda members, why are you guys ignoring me? :mad: I am just asking for help on buying a new smartphone. My HTC One M8 is broken. :(
[General Questions and Answers] renaltosonylevi:
Possibly because you have given very little information about your requirements for the replacement.

What country are you in?

Paying cash or plan?

Phone network requirements?

Performance expectations?

Size preference?

Support of custom roms needed?

Aesthetic preference?

Budget?

Taking a stab I would say you want better than sd801 performance, not to big (about 5"), good slow motion capture and because you have a broken HTC one m8, I am guessing that you where using it with no case/protection so looks are important. No mention of desire for custom roms.

That leaves only one choice, the Apple iPhone 6s.
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
1. I live in the USA, New Jersey.

2. Paying Cash.

3. T-Mobile

4. I want my new phone to be significantly faster and more powerful than HTC One M8 Snapdragon 801.

5. A 5 inch to 5.5 inch screen.

6. Yes support of custom roms. I like to root.

7. Yes I care about aesthetics. I like good build quality, look, and feel of a phone.

8. No more than $500.

BTW, I don't want an apple iphone. I want an android phone.
[General Questions and Answers] sanspark:
Hi guys, please suggest me a mobile with better camera, display and audio quality. around INR 20K (<$230)

currently am owning nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
the price range for each phones is 150-250 euro.

the phones dont have to have the best of design or anything they just have to function well.

from what i can find on the internet reviews im thinking either my own lenovo k3 note, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or Xiaomi Mi 4C for my brother. what do ye think of these options.

im looking into finding a phone for my boss but hard to find reviews on builder phones. any recommendations would be great.

also would anyone recommend the best place to buy that ship to ireland
[General Questions and Answers] Markeee:
Over the weekend someone smashed the window on my car and stole my almost new Sprint Nexus 6

The Sprint Asurion Total Care is telling me the Nexus 6 not available and giving me the option to get compatible phone instead the girl I spoke with on the phone is offered me just off the top of her head a Notes 4 or 5 HTC-M9 Galaxy 6 then went on and said I could get me almost any phone as long as its compatible what ever that means ?

The whole conversation kind of caught me off guard I'm not really sure which phone to go with ?

There is a $200 deductible on any phone I get from them or I could just get another Nexus 6 online $279 online ?

Looking for some advice here any ideas on what phones I should consider to best take advantage of this situation ?
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
renaltosonylevi I could use some help buying a smartphone :) I responded to your post.
[General Questions and Answers] gr8spot:
I saw OP2 Phone it has very god pecs no doubt in that but Many user is having overheating issue in that. saw in GSM arena opinions as well friends told me who uses that phone.

Now thinking which phone should i go? I checked lenovo vibe x3 has no heat issues. saw in gsm arena opinions. But can we trust lenovo brand in mobiles?

I am really confused which phone should i go for?
[General Questions and Answers] aserf251:
Smartphone with good reception

hello guys, im looking forward buying a smartphone. the only thing i care about is the signal reception and to be able to use it for wifi hotspot, at around 200$. Thanks :)
[General Questions and Answers] i9100g user:
root and boeffla kernel resolve all those issues you mentioned on op2.

Stock kernel is pretty poorly optimised (hence the heat/performance issues reported by reviewers ) but once you flash boeffla kernel all issues are solved :D we even have custom thermal configs on that kernel that help maintain a balance between temperature and performance.

So if you are going to root and flash custom kernels then op2 is the best device in this price range alternatively if you don't plan on rooting and flash custom kernels you are better of with vibe x3.

Just ask anyone on boeffla kernel thread about their experience with op2
[General Questions and Answers] Lex_Michdeandroid:
Woodshop companion

Quick question here; my buddy has been using a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 for the last three years and has the strange idea I'm responsible for the maintenance on his electronics. So I replaced his screen a few times and kept bloatware to a minimum by using custom roms, but the time has come to get him a new one, because this one has really been used pretty hard. The guy is running a pretty busy woodshop and those guys don't have the same hands as us ICT specialized people...

So what are the requirements? Easy and cheap to replace screen! Because I am the guy who will be replacing it when he drops it. And there's no IF here, just WHEN.

And another requirement will be custom roms (or at least root possibility so I can throw out all the bloatware). Cyanogenmod with the smallest GApps is my favorite, but I understand that the cheaper a tablet gets, the less possibilities there are...

Maximum size: 8", but 7" is better. Less is more.

Anyway, perhaps nobody can help me with my picky wishes, but who knows...

I was eyeballing the Asus ZenPad 8.0 or 7.0 (Z380C or Z370C), but does it support root? Because the bloatware is pretty annoying on this one I understood, and I really hate bloatware...

So:

-Easy and cheap to replace screen

-Possibility to get rid of bloatware (by custom rom or root)

-Size 7" or 8"

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Dude, SHUT UP already!

Right or wrong, you contact the moderator. You don't spam every goddamned subforum on XDA with this nonsense. It was a PM. PRIVATE message. Not public. For private discussion. Not in every frigging subforum for some misguided reason you feel like posting in. Nobody wants to sift through this garbage. And you're certainly not ingratiating yourself with the moderation staff by doing this.
[General Questions and Answers] passion4tech:
renaltosonylevi please respond to my question, its a real quick question, what new phone do you recommend that has 1080p 60fps video recording? I an

1. I live in the USA, New Jersey.

2. Paying Cash.

3. T-Mobile

4. I want my new phone to be significantly faster and more powerful than HTC One M8 Snapdragon 801.

5. A 5 inch to 5.5 inch screen.

6. Yes support of custom roms. I like to root.

7. Yes I care about aesthetics. I like good build quality, look, and feel of a phone.

8. No more than $500.

BTW, I don't want an apple iphone. I want an android phone.
[General Questions and Answers] B4TT3RY4C1D:
If you are on a budget, the blue pure xl is the best for $350 sporting a wide 6" 2k display, 24mp camera with 4k video recording and a fingerprint sensor
[General Questions and Answers] manicalchemist:
Greetings...I decided to wander here because I'm in need of some guidance.

I am finally thinking about upgrading my Note II (long story as to why I still have it...lets say, the things a mother does for her kid).

It has been a sturdy work horse of a phone, an I've kept it relatively undamaged. I just need to get something a little more updated. The problem is, I have no idea what to choose. I do, however, know that my phone standards are high, and maybe a little too picky.

What I am looking for:

AT&T US phone

Android OS

Fast-ish Processor speed

Good amount of RAM

Easy to root

Great Battery life

Removable Battery (for rooting, Expandable battery, and/or water mishaps *knock on wood*)

SD mini card access (64GB or more)

Easy to find protective case.

If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Please respond with: Name of phone and a list of pros and cons for said phone.

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] NOSTALGIA:
lg g4 fits your need..
[General Questions and Answers] manicalchemist:
Thank hun....I'll put it on the Possible list.

I like the specs on it so far, but reading the reviews, a lot of people were complaining about the battery life, over heating and sluggish performance....I'm wondering, since it's on AT&T site... if anyone has rooted their LG G4 and/or if that may have helped their issues.