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[General Questions and Answers] rafnov:
What devices with decent hardware released recently and back up to 2 years ago have nowadays good, non-problematic root and custom rom flashing possibilities?

I mean phones min. 6.5'' up to 9'' tablets, amoleds, 6-8 G RAM.
[General Questions and Answers] debrajds:
Thank you so much for your suggestion. I however after too much research changed my decision to Oneplus 11R. Was this a better alternative in your and anyone else's opinion here?
[General Questions and Answers] kotiklinok:
I couldn't find such a discussion so I'll post in general questions.

I am not going to buy a phone for myself yet, but I would like to understand which phone is the best to buy.

At the moment I have a Poco x3 pro and it has its pros and cons.

The main disadvantage I think is that the official firmware on this phone is MIUI, because of which I've encountered a couple of warnings about it and a few apps that don't work.

So I have to say what exactly I want from the phone.

At least 256gb of internal memory and 8gb of RAM. Fingerprint unlock and that the scanner is not on the back of the phone.

It has to be a popular phone. I would like to buy this phone and start customizing it and not be left alone with this task. Firmware, themes, wallpapers, etc are more stable on popular phones because of more feedback.

But. I already have one option for my next phone. Poco F4 GT. And I would also like to know how much it meets my wishes

I just found out that Poco F4 gt is a complete copy of Redmi K50 Gaming
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
Btw s duos's specs doesn't cut it these days :rolleyes:

If you ask me the only sammy worth buying in 20k range is s advance ;)

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How about nexus 10 - yup you got your best ;)

And why not buy one x+ instead of one x :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
I don't think a tablet can fully replace a notebook... They are great tools, but not totally replace them. The closest you can get from a notebook experience is Transformer Infinity.
[General Questions and Answers] Zoneninja:
I just heard about Hox+ in October I live in a pretty poor country and here was a viable later than normal..
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
okay mate you'll have no regrets even if you go for hox ;)

I hate suggesting this but when it comes to tablets you'd be better off considering an ipad4 as its ecosystem is simply much better than that of android ! Btw what about nexus 10 I suggested earlier -availability problem :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Zoneninja:
Asus transformer is a good choice and I don't want something that would fully replace my laptop because no tablet can replace i7 processor but I want something not that big but still powerful, Btw I heard from a friend that this tablet is a little bit laggy and he is disappointed about this
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
Check the transformer section am sure you would find out whether its laggy or not if you lurk around there for sometime :thumbup:
[General Questions and Answers] Nikhil_:
Is there any other phone or any phone of HtC in my range?

~ 272$ ~ Rs.15k
[General Questions and Answers] Nikhil_:
how about Google Nexus S, available on ebay.in for Rs.13.5k?

Desire X is around 18k, even on ebay :(
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
Oldie but worth it;)
[General Questions and Answers] Nikhil_:
Thanx a lot guys for your suggestions.

astly here are my considerations, now all depends on 'money' ;)

Xperia P > Xperia Sola > Xperia U

Most probably i will go for Xperia Sola considering my budget.

where does Nexus S stand?

And eBay is safe? *buying a gadget online for first time* :p

What about warranty and all?
[General Questions and Answers] PROGUERAM:
Any idea if HTC Titan or Titan II coming to India?

Sent from my RaZr on MIUI.
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
Titan never came then why hope for titan 2
[General Questions and Answers] nikufellow:
If you can't be satisfied with a slim battery life then p is your best bet !

Also like I've earlier there is nothing to be worried about ebay !

You'll probably be getting dealers warranty not the manufacturers warranty I guess !
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Don't get anything other than P or above. (Excluding Xperia go)

Sony has discontinued updates for Sola, U, miro, tipo.

So you'll be stuck with unofficial ROM's only.

Better go for the P or S Advance(both are in line for a JB update)
[General Questions and Answers] PROGUERAM:
:(

So waiting is hopeless right...

Sent from my RaZr on MIUI.
[General Questions and Answers] Nikhil_:
hmm. I will try to get p.

Incase i can't should i wait for something new or for price drop?

Or go with any other choice?
[General Questions and Answers] PROGUERAM:
There is Xperia J for 15K

Sent from my RaZr on MIUI.
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
How far can you raise your budget?
[General Questions and Answers] Nikhil_:
Rs.15k
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
IMO most perfect phones are Google Pixel phones.
[General Questions and Answers] kotiklinok:
Alas, I don't like its design. And for the money it costs, I can buy something else
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Here are some popular phone options other than Google Pixel 7 Pro that meet your criteria:

1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra:

This phone offers a whopping 512GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It's one of the most powerful phones on the market and has a large and gorgeous display. It is also very popular so you can expect a good developer community for customization.

2. OnePlus 11 Pro:

The OnePlus 11 Pro offers 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It's known for its fast performance and sleek design. OnePlus is a popular brand with a large community of developers creating custom ROMs, themes, etc.
[General Questions and Answers] dobi3:
Oneplus 12

16gb ram/512 storage @ $100 off

$799.00

Can't beat that price

👍👍👍
[General Questions and Answers] ChaosNicro:
Hey there,

tl;dr: I'm trying to find which stock ROMs are a good option for debloating and using as a GAPPs-free third-party-launcher mainly f-droid platform.

I'm currently using a Xiaomi Mi 11 lite 5G (Renoir), with a well-known power-button defect. I use DT2W and accessability as a workaround. In an attempt to go from A12.1 GSI to A13 something broke further and now neither custom ROMs, nor GSIs work. So I'm stuck in MIUI 14.

My preferred setup uses mainly f-droid apps, and Aurora store for everything else with Omega/Neo being the launcher. No GAPPs or MicroG involved. With Xiaomi and Oneplus now planning to complicate bootloader unlocking and GSI-devs retiring, I'm left to wonder what vendors have enough customizability for a post-market or "out-of-your-way"-stock OS.

MiUi for one does not allow gesture-navigation on Neo (or any foss launcher) without breaking the navbar component in twrp. I know Pixels are still king for post-market, but they lack removable storage.

Ideally I'd like something with up-to-date connectivity, an sd-slot, decent water-resistance and optionally infrared. I could do backups exclusively off-device, but being able to have offline storage that you can pull out of a (broken) phone is just peace of mind, especially when modding.

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] juniorhero:
i am confused whether to buy s23 ultra and s24 ultra due to camera.

i am planning to use this phone in India with Jio 5g. should i get a UAE version or International version ? I want esim support and good battery too. i would like call recording too. i am worried that international version dont have warranty

i am using a pixel 7a and i have to charge 2-3 times daily hence changing phone
[General Questions and Answers] neteater:
I have budget of INR 15000, wanted to buy a phone for my sister, earlier she was using Samsung m10 which got damaged due to processing heating, requirment

Good camera

Atleast 128 gb ram

Good audio quality during call on speaker

Can buy from Amazon only due to cashback applicable on card only from Amazon.
[General Questions and Answers] SlegiarDryke:
heck it, I've been agonizing over this for weeks, i might as well throw a question out here and see what someone might suggest.

I've been using a Pixel 3a XL fully unlocked (bootloader/etc), on a verizon account, for the past several years. but I'm starting to run into more and more small issues, and it's hitting the point where i should explore a full upgrade rather then continuing to stick with the thing.

The main criteria I need in a phone at this rate are:

More storage. the 3a XL maxes out at 64gb of storage. i'd prefer a minimum of 128, hopefully more, or even expandable storage.

a 3.5 jack. I regularly run into situations where it is preferable to have the reliability of a cable rather than the, (My honest opinion, please don't argue with me about this) fussiness of bluetooth.

an unlockable Bootloader. i greatly prefer having things open to tinkering. which leads right into the next one

would greatly prefer compatibility with Magisk. i've been sticking with android 10 for the longest time since i'm familiar with it, but i'd be open to more recent versions if compatibility with most apps is still maintained, specifically a few utility apps and some games (some older nintendo mobile games might be touchy, but i won't list everything out for now for sake of briefness)

and leading off the last one again, general compatibility with most games, though that's not a very high bar.

honestly the asus ROG phones seem pretty close, but i don't know how they are as far as bootloader accessibility and Magisk. so I'm really just trying to keep a generally open mind about things to a certain extent.

so any suggestions?

Editing: maybe not so much on the asus rog phones given they apparently removed their tool for unlocking and don't seem to really like Verizon XP oh well....back to the drawing board....any other suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] AnSnarkista:
I'm in the same position as you mate... I'll have a look into this thread, and I'll go the same as you :)

My previous phone was a Redmi Note 8T and it was so good... maybe the one o fthe Carrefour you posted can be a good option :)

PD: También español, y gracias por lo del backmarket ese
[General Questions and Answers] polygonjuggler:
I'll answer in English so I don't break the forum rules 😅🇪🇦

At the end I decided to go for the carrefour one, I was about to click buy on the Pixel 3XL because I've heard about good experiences with that refurbished site. But I suddenly felt a bit scared, haha and decided to buy a new one.

I've been using it for about a week and it runs smoothly for what I need, I play on PC and Playstation, never on my phone, so for WhatsApp, YouTube, Tinder 🤣, and web browsing it works like a charm. What I hate about Xiaomi's is having to wait for 7 days to unlock it.

I tried unlocking it with Mtk-client to no avail. So I'll just have to wait for 2 1/2 more days and then root it. If everything goes well I'll report back here! 🙂

Cheers mate!
[General Questions and Answers] AnSnarkista:
I'm looking throught Wallapop too... It's a pity to wait for a week for Xiaomi, but it has been the 2 last phones I bought, and it's been always good experience, and good development...

Finally you bought a Pixel 3XL? Is it dualSIM?

Thankssss
[General Questions and Answers] polygonjuggler:
No, no, I bought the Xiaomi Redmi 12. It was cheaper than the Pixel 3XL, and it was new, so I decided to give Xiaomi a try. My first Xiaomi ever, and I have to say that it works pretty well as is. But I have rooted/jailbroken all my phones since my first Iphone 3G, back in the day. And I just got used to customizing them as I please. So, I'm still waiting the 2 extra days I need for the unlock.
[General Questions and Answers] AnSnarkista:
In my case, I've decided I'm going to repair o rebuy Redmi Note 8T since a developer I like from here have returned after a while with his ROM, and it was awesome for me (minimal gapps installed, KernelSU, and lot of customization). I recommend you to have a try with EvolutionX if you have the chance :)
[General Questions and Answers] _unknown_1301:
I was thinking to buy realme p1 but there is some question that is coming in my mind

1}Can i unlock bootloder?

2}will there be any custom rom avalaible in future ?

can you suggest me any device under 15-20k for pubg 60fps and camera.
[General Questions and Answers] Vedanttech:
You can try Lineage OS and on their website you can search your phone model
[General Questions and Answers] polygonjuggler:
It seems Evolution X is not compatible with my Redmi 12 4G, so for the time being, I was able to root it with Magisk, but I can't install any of the main/popular custom ROMs :(
[General Questions and Answers] SyCoREAPER:
Who knew I'd ever find myself here lol.

I've been out of the game for a long time and every year in the phone world is even longer.

I have an S23 Ultra (had a S24 U but returned it) and am happy with it's features and limitations.

I'm looking for two phones, a cheap phone to toy around with and a potential successor for my S23 Ultra as a DD. Both must have an unlockable bootloader and a brand with a history of good community support in terms of ROMs, etc..

Stipulations;

Cheap phone needs to be relatively up to date software wise. As mentioned as brickproof as possible as I haven't flashed TWRP or rooted since before A/B partitions and don't know how that affects the overall process if at all and other tests I want to try.

DD basically the same as above but doesn't need to be a fools phone (anti-brick) but needs to be flagship level specs. It also can't break features if you flash a custom ROM. Think how back when non-Stock based ROMs didn't have the right camera system components to produce proper pictures.

Oh yeah, no Xiaomi or Redmi. Two brands where I see the dumbest problems (not speaking of the users or the abilities) but genuinely dumbest problems that cant seem to get fixed. So an absolute no on those. I'm sure someone will say Pixel, that may be fine for the cheapy but not DD. Google has smashed my jelly beans with a hammer one too many times to want to ever go back.
[General Questions and Answers] myicc:
I want to purchase a secondhand phone as a workphone / mobile hotspot. But a problem I am having is I have no idea how to gauge which phones are decent as a hotspot, or what specs to look at for a hotspot. My guess is that I would want a phone with decent battery + ram. Please advice what else should I look into. Thank you.

Ps. A phone I’m looking at is the vivo v21 5g and the redmi 9T.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
IMO choosing a secondhand phone specifically for use as a mobile hotspot and work device should meet these essential specs:

Battery Life: This is crucial for a hotspot. Look for phones known for good battery performance in reviews and user feedback. Aim for phones with capacities around 4000mAh or higher, ideally with features like fast charging.

RAM: For smooth multitasking between hotspot functionality and work apps, aim for at least 4GB of RAM. 6GB or more would be even better for handling demanding tasks.

Processor: A good processor ensures smooth performance while using the phone as a hotspot and running work applications. Look for mid-range or flagship processors from the past few years (e.g., Snapdragon 8xx series or equivalent from MediaTek).

Network Compatibility: Ensure the phone is compatible with the cellular network bands used by your carrier. You can usually find this information on the phone's specifications page or carrier website.
[General Questions and Answers] C4Cole:
Hey guys, new to the forum, came to ask about the Redmi Turbo 3/ Poco F6 to replace my Poco F3, which is in the process of dying. I can get a Turbo 3 for roughly 30-40% cheaper than a F6. All the available network bands in my country are supported by the Turbo 3 so thats not an issue, my primary concern is that the Turbo 3 is seemingly locked down pretty tight so flashing a F6 ROM doesnt seem feesible and the Turbo 3 doesnt natively support google play. The guy I'm importing the phone through said he can put Google Play on it but that it wont work like native.

I'm also looking at the Vivo Z9 Turbo which doesnt have nearly as much community arround it but it should be a bit cheaper and also has a bigger battery.

I dont mind not having tap to pay or lack of NFC or random menus I will never touch being in Chinese and cameras also arent an issue. My main issue is how google play will work and if there will be issues with PS2 emulation and general social media browsing.

TLDR: Get a Redmi Turbo 3/Vivo Z9 Turbo or pay way more for a Poco F6 to skip the hassel.
[General Questions and Answers] Retrial:
Poco F6.
[General Questions and Answers] Xplorer4x4:
I previously owned a few smart watches. Like the Kospet Prime SE, and the TicWatch Pro 3. I also had another smartwatch that used a proprietary os. The downfall of the watch with the proprietary os was it was limited to about 5 apps that could sync with the watch to provide notifications. The Kospet Prime SE was too gimmicky and bulky. The TicWatch Pro 3, was mostly perfect aside from the manufacturer promising a major update to wear os, and took almost 2 years to live up to said promise. By that point, the watch was slow and buggy.

I am wondering if it is worth investing in something more like a Fossil Gen 6 for $150 or Tozo S5 for about $60. I want accurate fitness tracking and to recieve all my notifications so I wonder if the cheaper option would be sufficient.
[General Questions and Answers] phonebotics:
Is depend on your budget, how much you what to expend on phone, if you have really good budget you can go with iPhone 15 pro or Samsung S24 Ultra.
[General Questions and Answers] StefZA:
Lenovo IdeaPad Snapdragon 8cx ("gen1") still worth buying in 2024?

I'm thinking about buying the following Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 with the 8CX processor:

https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_5G_14Q8X05?M=82KF000PSA

Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8cx (8C, 8x Kryo 495 @ 2.84GHz)

Integrated Qualcomm® Adreno™ 680 GPU

8GB Soldered LPDDR4x 1866

I can buy it for the equivalent of about US$330 brand new, sealed in the box

Not a allot of laptops at that price comes with a 1080P IPS display, backlit keyboard, IR webcam, 512GB SSD, Win 11 Pro and a 5G modem.

I'm not planning on doing heavy stuff on the laptop, and will be used for Internet browsing, watching videos, doing some MS Office work and maybe playing some older game titles that was originally designed for Windows RT, which should run natively. All the apps that I am planning of running will be native for Windows on ARM,

Or do you reckon it's a bad deal @ US$330 brand new sealed in the box? (It was listed for US$1,300 when it was introduced to market in November 2021)
[General Questions and Answers] ev1lchris:
Best Used / Refurbished Android Phone ~$100

I'm looking for a cheap Android phone to use as a burner phone in case it gets stolen or broken.

It just needs to be able to use Google Voice, YouTube music, Maps, and messaging apps. I have looked at eBay and Amazon and was thinking of maybe a Pixel 4a or used OnePlus? GSM Unlocked.

I wanted to ask before I bought something. Can anyone recommend something?
[General Questions and Answers] Sheist!:
I always require external SD, 2 free SIM slots (no shared SIM/SD garbage!), non-Mediatek CPU (for ROMming freedom), 5ghz wifi, headphone jack. Optional goodies like stereo speakers (a lot of Xiaomi cheapies, too) is a nice bonus. OLED or AMOLED is also a plus, some Xiaomi cheapies offter this as well. I discovered that no recovery partition is a problem, but it is tolerable and has a workaround on some phones like Xiaomi Redmi Note 11.
[General Questions and Answers] total_irrelefant:
Hello,

I'm looking for an inexpensive tablet, regardless of the brand, that can easily be loaded with a minimalist custom ROM.

The tablet must be LTE-capable.

The following applications should be installed on the tablet:

- Mobile Device Management

- OnlyOffice

- Syncthing

- Nextcloud

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] avamax00:
Which mobile is best for gaming anyone suggest me the best phone in which I run any game easily.
[General Questions and Answers] aslii:
What is the best Android phone to buy in 2024?

n your opinion, what is the best Android phone to get in the market today. I mean, one that just works, like the iPhone. The iPhone is not perfect, but for the most part, it works.

I'm thinking of switching to Android from the iPhone mainly due to one reason - USB-C. I do not have money for the iPhone 15 seeies, which means any other phone I get would have the lightning port, and considering how long I use phones for, this may mean I'd have the lightning port four years from now, and by then you can already tell how obsolete it will be. But there's always something wrong with the Android choices to consider.

The Samsung S23 has a wack camera (yes it does, no matter how much you Samsung stand claim to love it). The Google Pixel 8 has a weak chipset that makes every pixel 6-8 user feel like they are testing a product. OnePlus and the rest aren't available in some regions plus they have a design that feels cheap. The one other choose I'd have considered is the Rog phone from last year (the one MKBHD loved for being compact), but it is unavailable in my reign.

I think the best compromise I can make is to get the Pixel 8 and pair it with an iPad which I would use to do main work like gaminh and working with some apps, while using the pixel 8 more for chatting with friends and snapping pictures. But it's quite depressing that using an Android means you have to compromise on one thing or the other.
[General Questions and Answers] JohnDoe5534:
I am shopping for a new phone and am looking for advice. I have always owned android phones. As of late, Ive noticed that with new phones (with newer versions of android OS installed), things that you can do with your phone become more restrictive (custimazation, recording calls, manually update, apps with features that require a phone to be rooted, etc.). Unless you root the phone of course. Ive looked into different options to overcome that. Even looking into alternative phones and alternative OS's, but still ive found the easiest (with a little know how) and most economical (bang for your buck) is to get an updated popular phone and root it.

At the moment I am shopping for a new phone to replace my old one (Nokia 3V). Whats your advice for the easiest, most noob friendly phones to root in 2024 ?