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[General Questions and Answers] hulkyboi:
Why not go for OnePlus 7T or 8. Or Poco f2pro instead
[General Questions and Answers] Flacito13:
Since I have the poco f1 now, I'd love to go for the poco f2 Pro but the community is dead.... No custom roms?:confused:

As for the one plus 7t or 8, both are too expensive for their specs. 7 has 855 qualcom while poco f2 has 865.. :(
[General Questions and Answers] hulkyboi:
The device is still new. Custom ROMs will soon start arriving. Even if they do they will be buggy.

You can wait till then if u want
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
The Poco F2 pro forum here is relatively new, just hasn't been long enough to get a plethora of development. The lack of development for it is not because the community is dead, it is because the community is just now starting to grow. Once the community picks up growth/momentum, development will progress at a faster pace.
[General Questions and Answers] Ekiplier:
How better is Pixel 4a?

For context, my gf has a Realme x2 pro, and is thinking of selling it to get a pixel 4a. I know that the Pixel 4a isn't that good hardware-wise, but I also know that the user experience and camera are great thanks to its software provided by the pure android OS, which is what my gf cares about the most in phones. However, is the Pixel that much better than this spec monster that is the X2 pro? Does the difference in the software really compensate for the trade-off in hardware?

Thanks in advance for your help!
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Seems your gf is mostly interested in the camera aspect, as you said. Camera wise, the pixel is way better. Now, do compare those phones. If your gf has the 6 gb ram version, the tradeofs are quite minimal. Most likely she wouldn't feel a difference. Hardware is impressive, but if all she cares is camera, then the x2 pro is under performing for her.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Specs and benchmarks aren't everything, they can be misleading and do not accurately represent what the actual real world user experience would be.
[General Questions and Answers] hulkyboi:
Snapdragon 730 is a pretty good chipset, one will hardly notice the difference except maybe while playing heavy games.

I think the pixel 4a will be good for her since she is really into taking pictures (note: no ultra wide cemera) and so far I heard it has good battery life. Also pixel phones have great OS, support and good build.

Sent from my Mi9T using my mind
[General Questions and Answers] Deafcyclist:
I’m in the market for a smallish but not too weak tablet that is currently having an active rom development scene (hopefully with Android 10 or even 11 potential). I’m trying to research these tablets in general but it’s rather tedious trying to check the XDA scene for each and every devices I comes across and seeing which one aren’t too difficult to flash and whatnot. Been a while since I’ve been on android but recently sold my iPhone XS Max and picked up an Unihertz Jelly Pro to help with social media addiction and it’s working very well (basically have successfully quit reddit, facebook and the like. I’m only on Instagram now). I currently have an iPad Pro 12 inches which I would like to set up for productivity only (Mainly like photo editing, arts, etc...). So I’m hoping for a smaller more portable android tablet that I can read drm-free ebooks on, play some games, Instagram, browsing stuff online, etc... basically a general use consumption device. I’m Deaf so I would also be using this with certain apps that display whatever I types full screen prominently (VERY useful for ordering foods, displaying complicated stuff (like ID numbers), etc...).

Anyway, ~7-8 inches android tablets with 3GB rams, microSD (or large internal storage, >=64GB), GPS would be a nice bonus, active rom scene (or at the absolutely minimum, easy to root then strip out bloatwares), able to use 5Ghz WiFi. Hoping for under $200. I have a light 10k MaH powerbank that I generally keeps nearby so as long as I don’t have to constantly tether the battery to the tablet, I’m not too worried about the battery life.

I do not use any amazon products so I have no interest in the Kindle Fire tablets whatsoever (I have my reasons and it’s not up for discussions).

Thank you very much!

EDIT: Leaning toward the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4”. If it was just a little cheaper, that would be absolutely perfect for me. Seems to have an active ROM scene.
[General Questions and Answers] leo5111:
what unlocked phones work with verizon? i dont mean carrier i mean bootloader unlocked-unlockable idea what im looking for i have realme x2 pro 12 gig now but it wont do verizon its 6.5 screen snapdragon 855+
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Ask Verizon, they would have a better idea of what devices are compatible with Verizon.
[General Questions and Answers] leo5111:
since they want to sell you a phone id bet they wont offer much help about which other phones will work
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Well, if you know the IMEI of the device, you can check it on their compatibility page. Or, go to their website and find the radio frequency bands they support, then find unlocked devices that work on those bands.
[General Questions and Answers] sawan18:
I you really wanna buy a good phone then pixel series is a good way to start on android
[General Questions and Answers] Speshman:
7inch Tablet

Hi

After several failed attempts and unlocking the bootloader on a huawei tablet I am in need of a 7inch class tablet that can be rooted without too much fuss.

No Cellular needed

Doesn't need to be powerful, will only be running one app (Realdash) and connected to car ECU via bluetooth

Thanks in advance (and also thanks for the amount of info on these forums, its mind boggling!)
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
what tablet ? and have you got the unlocking code for that tablet bootloader?
[General Questions and Answers] Bettle:
Looking for a phone to use as a 4G modem

Hi

I'm looking for cheap phone to use as a 4G modem, I was using an old Xperia Z1 but it broke so now I'm looking for another.

Unfortunately not all phones are available in my country so my list is a little limited.

I have free internet available at night, so easy rooting is a big plus as it enables software that automatically enables and disables 4G data for me and allows me to switch SIM1 and SIM2 data based on hours of free internet.(Each provider has different hours of free net)

1. I have a question about LTE-A. As far as I understand LTE-A allows my phone to connect to multiple bands to the carrier which should allow faster speed than my carrier has intended, or should the carrier allow this for me? Basically I'm asking if I buy a phone which has LTE-A, am I cheating my carrier out of more speed?

2. If I google rooting PHONE MODEL I get a lot of results recommending apps like kingroot or kingoroot, but here I don't see any such suggestions. Is there any problems with such apps that people here don't recommend them?

Now for the phone suggestions my top picks are xiaomi phones:

1. Redmi note 8T

Pro:

Has cat12 modem( I don't know if my provider supports it or not)

Seems can be rooted with kingroot apps

Very good camera If I ever wanted to record videos maybe

Con:

No rooting guides here

Some people seem to have problems with WIFI speed although they seem to be having problems with 2.4Ghz and I'll be using 5

On Xiaomi website it doesn't say both SIM can connect to 4G simultaneously

2. Redmi 8A

Pros:

Xiaomi website says both SIM cards can connect to 4G simultaneously (I don't think I'm going to need this)

Cons:

Cat5

People seem to have problems with this phone here

Huawei Y7p ART-L29

Cons

Cat6

Harder to root only 1 website seems to suggest Kingoroot PC software, the Xiaomi phones had many google results

Huawei Y9 Prime

Pro:

Cat12 Network

Seems to be rootable with Magisks and Supersu (TWRP recovery) and kingoroot

For this price Xiaomi Note 8T gives me a very hi res camera but huawei doesn't

Compared to Note 8T, Snapdragon 665 vs Kirin 7F, 665 seems to be a better processor

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] lownaway:
A budget phone (<200$) that has custom ROM support - preferably LineageOS

Hello! I'm from Venezuela and I'm going to buy a phone (I've been without one for almost 1 year; economical issues), but I'm concerned about my privacy, so I'll install a custom ROM on it. What budget phones could be good, that have custom ROM support? Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Go with xiaomi. Good hardware money wise, lots of custom roms.
[General Questions and Answers] darth62969:
Are there any phones currently on the market that follow a similar design language to the nextbit saga of devices, including the Razer Phones? My RP1 is pretty beat up and I will likely need a new phone as I can't stay on my current provider, and will likely have to switch to Verizon. I am a fan of blocky designs, and can't stand curved phones, camera cutouts and rounded screens. I want to have a bit of top and bottom bezel because it looks better and more balanced.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
yes there are. sony xperia 1 II and samsung note 20 ultra can be two examples.
[General Questions and Answers] darth62969:
The note 20 is... samsung, I've never liked anything they have created... also thanks for confirming that the only other phone is actually the one i want but can't afford...

Any deeper dives into the phones that are out there? I don't mind trying to source one out of the nethers of the Internets.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Well, you didn't specify a budget or if you are interested in second-hand phones as well.

Here s the answer why rounded corners are the new approach to smartphones https://www.quora.com/Are-rounded-c...-bezel-covering-a-regular-rectangular-display
[General Questions and Answers] darth62969:
I'm not particularly interested in second hand but I did find a nice open box of an RP2 on ebay. If I do buy second hand it's going to have to come in box with all the accessories, I'm that OCD about things like that.

Budget is not really known, I'm likely not going to be the one to buy the phone, unless I sell some stocks, which in that case the price isn't an issues, it's the pain of having to sell the stocks to get a new phone, on the other hand the individual that would have to by the phone has already shot down the $700 open box RP2 (extremely over priced but pretty good condition) so i'm not sure on that front.

Very cool, i still prefer right angles, and actually like having a larger bezel. it's good to know there is a purpose outside of aesthetics.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
If you are going iphone, go big or go home. Iphone se might be cheap but it might leave a sour taste in your mouth. I ve also lived with only android so far, but if were to get an iPhone, I would go at least with the iPhone 12, if not the iPhone 12 Pro Max. You are already throwing money out of the window with iphones. Get something you will enjoy
[General Questions and Answers] YoliWoni:
Need help to choose a phone

Hello,

I hesitate to choose between the Samsung Galaxy A41, the Oppo A9 2020, the Xiamoi Redmi Note 9s and the Motorola G8Power

So I wanted to know if in your opinion which of these brands is the most ethical and which one will better respect my privacy?
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Most ethical and better privacy? So you want a smartphone that's not so smart, that doesn't know anything about you. NOKIA 1310. That's the one. In order for these smartphones to become smarter, they need to know info about you. Preferences, likes, location and so on. Information is power, of course everyone is going to sell it. Pick which one suits your needs and budget. Each one of them will sell your data. I would go with xiaomi. Better value for money.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If you want ethical and respect for your privacy then you don't want any kind of smartphone.

Looking for that is like looking for a car that doesn't use any energy. You'll be looking for a long time and will probably never find it.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
I think the poster was accepting that none of the choices would completely respect his privacy yada yada yada. I think he was asking, which of the three would be the lesser of evils.The choice of words "most ethical" probably sounded misleading, but the way I think the poster wrote it was to mean "least unethical";) "most" and "better" are not an absolute true or false.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Yeah, I got that when I posted, thanks. My reply was more intended for others that might read this and be mislead into getting the idea to find such a smartphone when such a device(an android device, at least) may not exist since all android is Google at some level. And there is no way Google isn't snooping/tracking in some way, shape or form.
[General Questions and Answers] cutpulzader:
Hello all of you,

im looking for a dual sim phone 150€-250€ that will last long enough. Had a Wiko Fever 4G for 4years but whose Display didnt survive the washing machine.

I want to setup a custom rom on it without all of the bloatware and spyware. I want to have more control over the phone then i had the last time.

Thanks in Advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Doubt there is a phone that can survive a washing machine. Except the old Nokia 1310. Any other smartphone, don't throw it in the washing machine. You could go for Xiaomi, a lot of their smartphones have good hardware price wise and active community. Then again, it won't survive a washing machine. If you want a phone that might survive a washing machine, CAT has some phones. Dunno if they allow that much control, but they do resist a lot
[General Questions and Answers] littlegamer757:
Low-spec, budget phone?

My little brother will get his first smartphone for Christmas, and my job is finding the best option. The requirements are: The price tag must not exceed 200€ and "it shouldn't be able to play games". But I decided I want it to be at least half-decent to use, since my first phone was awful to use and I do not want my brother to experience that. So, it should provide a usable experience, nothing too crazy. I would also like the device to have a headphone jack, although this is not absolutely necessary.

I already did a bit of research and compiled a small list:

- Redmi 9 (or 9a)

- Nokia 2.3

- Galaxy A21s

- Oppo A52s

What are your thoughts on this? Do you have any suggestions to add to the list? Can you recommend any phone in particular?
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
The requirement "it shouldn't be able to play games" is unrealistic, since there are games like flappy bird, which you can play even on raspberry pi. If he will want to play, he will find a way. Even on old Nokia phones there were a couple of games, like snake. Imagine the horror seeing your brother play snake on a grey screen for hours. Nowadays I would suggest a phone over 4 gigs of ram. Under 3 gigs of ram you might encounter facebook lagging. Therefore, I would suggest a Xiaomi phone. I ve got a Xiaomi Note 8 Pro, which at the time I ve bought it (Christmas) was 250€. Now surely the price has dropped around 200€. Good camera, customizable interface, very good performance, around 2 days of battery life.

Now you could install a parenting app, which monitors what apps are installed and allows which one do you like. Also has location sharing.
[General Questions and Answers] littlegamer757:
The requirement comes from my parents, I am just responsible for finding a device that fits their requirements. My parents said, he should not be able to play games. I know that this is dumb, and hence I want the device to be at least somewhat useable.

Since it is his first smartphone and he should learn to use it responsible and not as a gaming device, it should not be too powerful. I know that there are games out there that can run on a toaster. What I am looking for is a device that is useable for daily smartphone tasks, browsing the web, scrolling through social media, but not playing games all day.

Installing a parenting app is not something that I have control about, that is my parents' task. But I am not a fan of those, so I would just like to be able to tell my parents that it is not capable of playing games without having too much of a bad conscience.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
How old is your brother? If he is just a kid, the first thing he is going to try is playing games on it. Some popular games are optimized for low end devices. If he wishes to play all day long on some games, he will find games that work on his device. A parenting app is the answer here. Otherwise, you might not found a usable phone. I mean, you could get a phone that is very bad overall, therefore no gaming experience. But such phone will have problems running social apps or browsing.

Why not get him, instead of a smartphone, a dumber phone? Get something that doesn't run on Android or ios. Get something that requires Java. Had a phone like that during high school, Vodafone 555 Blue. That could be an alternative solution.
[General Questions and Answers] littlegamer757:
I think I wasn't clear enough. I know that there are games that run on any hardware. I need a smartphone <200€, with a performance weak enough so I can tell my parents it can't play games. I am aware that a phone that cannot play any game doesn't exist. I am aware that he will be able to play games on it. I just want to be able to tell my parents that the device can't play games without lying too much. What I need is a entry-level smartphone that is priced under 200€.

To clarify further

The requirements my parents gave me were: Smartphone under 200€, cannot play games.

What I am aiming for: Smartphone under 200€, but not so bad that you have to be ashamed when using it in front of other people. I owned such a device for long enough and it was not a good time in school. I know he will play games on it. I know that there are no phones that can play absolutely no games.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Are your parents familiar with smartphone in general? If not, you could buy your brother any good smartphone. Talk to him, like a grown up, never to play during class or in front of your parents. And use a parental app. Use it to make sure of that. You are the big sibling, take care of him and gift him something enjoyable. There are mid range smartphones that are quite good all around. You are gonna lie from the start, your parent asked for a phone without the possibility of gaming. There is no way to compensate that. A small lie is still a lie. Live with it, your brother will thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] littlegamer757:
They are familiar enough with smartphones to know that generally, the higher the price, the better the performance. And yes, I will talk to him, and I would say I'm old enough to talk to him appropriately. But I don't know how seriously he will take me - he's still a kid after all. Maybe he will behave well for a few weeks, but he is going to start experimenting around eventually. I am going to install some sort of parenting app, but my parents will want to monitor what he's doing too, I suppose. I'll see about that. Thanks for your help and support dude, you really helped me out a lot - although my intentions when turning to this forum were very different - appreciate it a lot!
[General Questions and Answers] LukeShrader:
Samsung A51 vs Realme 6 Pro

Hey! This question has been plaguing me for the past few days and I wanted to post it here:

My current budget is around $300 USD and so far I've narrowed my top picks to two phones: The Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Realme 6 Pro. I'm really divided between the two for the following reasons:

Samsung: Better screen, better brand & 3 promised software updates

Realme: Better all-around specs (besides the screen), but from a brand I've never dealt with before

Any opinions on this? I'm looking forward to any replies! :)

(I'm currently volunteer working at my parent's struggling cafe and I don't get paid. The only income I get is from the tips I receive, so raising my budget isn't really an option)
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
You could get a Xiaomi Redmi k20 pro in that price range. The phone has better hardware overall and a good community behind.
[General Questions and Answers] d3smond:
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[General Questions and Answers] t3ram:
I really need a new phone because the battery on my Galasxy S7 is dying . I want the best possible performance because i want to use the phone as long as possible ( i use the S7 since launch 2016) , the only thing i want is that the new phone shouldn't be much taller than the S7.Maybe the Pixel 5 will be the right phone even if it hasn't the top processor but i would like to get some suggestions from you :)
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
As long as possible. Go with oneplus 8 pro.
[General Questions and Answers] LukeShrader:
That seems a little out of my range ( ~$400 ) but thanks for the reply!
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
What? When I ve posted that message, I've just finished searching on ebay and had found two phones k20 pro second hand at around 220$.
[General Questions and Answers] cloneman1:
I'm having trouble finding a current-gen phone that has official support for popular 3rd party roms. In particular, looking at LineageOS's official support list, Motorola and Samsung don't have anything new anymore. Even if I'd settle for an S9, it's only the Exynos version that is officially supported.

It almost seems like... oneplus/zenphone or nothing? Looking for advice here regarding picking up a new device that will be officially supported by AOSP-like roms, since LineageOS support list is growing thinner. Or, if there's a device I should be aware of where unofficial LOS support could be deemed "good enough", I'd have to consider that as well.

Of course, I'd also appreciate not having to deal with headache of A/B flashing, but I understand that miracles don't happen every day. And while I'm asking for things that aren't possible; a device that's carried by a Canadian carrier via subsidy such that it would get official VoLTE spport.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Go with a Pixel
[General Questions and Answers] inkaine:
Dash/VOOC charge phone < 5" display size

Hey, I'm actually not looking for a recommendation for myself but for my mom. As a pretext our current family mobile lineup:

Dad: OnePlus 3

Brother: OnePlus 6

Sister-in-law: OnePlus 3T

me: OnePlus 6T

So, pretty obvious what I'd prefer to get for her. I'd love to keep the number of required chargers and other accessories low and if possible exchangable (I don't even take my charger anymore when visiting my parents). Problem is: mom wants a smaller phone, so <5" display preferred.

As you can guess the phone doesn't need to be anything fancy, specs are pretty much irrelevant. Probably a 60$ cheapphone would suffice. So, an older model is no problem. My first thought was: let's take a VOOC-capable OPPO, they have a broader lineup than OnePlus. Just, I can't find any phone under 5" there either. First VOOC was only available in flagships, and current gen entry models are all 5"+. But maybe I missed a smaller one from a year ago or two?

I have absolutely no issues importing from China (as long as it's got LTE band 20 :laugh:). Does any of the other BBK brands support Dash/VOOC charging (afaik they don't)? Anyone got an idea or another recommendation what I coud get? Thanks for your thoughts.
[General Questions and Answers] Aaronn007:
Which android device to buy.

Hello, I might be writting this on the wrong place please do forgive me if so.

The reason of this thread is to ask for some help regarding a android tablet i want to buy, i dont know which to buy exactly but it has to be a big tablet which could be easily rooted. Any ideas of a big to tablet that can be rooted?