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[General Questions and Answers] mikeberding:
New upgrade Feb 1

Sirs and Hers,

I am eligible for upgrade through Sprint on Feb 1. Currently I am on the Galaxy S4 Triband and am looking for at moving away from Sammy. I am between, right now, Nexus 6 and LG G3.

Just some heads up, I am a rooter and flashaholic. I like things like V4A and xposed, but could live without them if necessary....

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] jshamlet:
If you are wanting to root/flash easily, the Nexus 6 is an obvious choice - it's a developer phone, and it has solid specs. However, consider the HTC One M8 as well. It is a solid device, and there is an official bootloader unlock available (for everyone except Verizon) to allow for flashing alternate ROMs (and, of course, rooting via a custom recovery). If you are intrepid, you can even S-off the device.

LG has promised a similar bootloader unlock for the G2, but hasn't delivered yet, and there is no word on the G3, so you have to depend on Bump! which may or may not continue to work in the future.
[General Questions and Answers] HubbeKing:
Having finally gotten really sick of my Nexus 4, as it's been having really weird battery issues lately and the camera on it has ALWAYS been rather sub-par, I've started thinking about upgrading.

In the mid-high price range, what phones are availible? I'd like something with a decent-sized screen and a camera one could actually use in anything other than studio lighting.

I've been looking at the OnePlus One, but reviews on it tend to rank its camera a bit low, and finding an invite might not be the easiest thing...

Easy access to rooting/custom roms and the like is a plus, and I would prefer it, but it's by no means required for me. Mostly I'd just like something stable with a good camera.
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Given your primary complaint is about weird battery issues surely a device with a user-replaceable battery should rate higher than one without. And a good camera of course...

One lines of devices that qualifies are the Qualcomm based Samsung Galaxy series: S4 and later...
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[MENTION=3994097]HubbeKing[/MENTION] [MENTION=6037705]MiyagiSan[/MENTION]

I'd recommend the LG G2 and the HTC One M8.
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
HTC One M8 battery is a bugger to replace (going by the teardowns I've seen - lots of gooey adhesive to deal with)

LG G2 is only a little better.
[General Questions and Answers] gian20:
Sugggest Rugged Android Smartphone and Tablet

Anybody uses Rugged Android Smartphones and Tablets here? Can you suggest me some Rugged Android Smartphone and Tablet the one with MIL-STD-810GB and IP67-IP68-IP55-IP57

I found a Rugged Tablet it is a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-B2, however it's too pricey... any affordable ones there, you can also give some China Made hardware. Thank You
[General Questions and Answers] jshamlet:
A legitimate complaint - if the battery goes bad. I've been using cell phones for 15 years, and I've only had one phone that required battery replacement - an LG Vu. All of my Android devices are still running on their original batteries.

The exception to that rule are folks who travel and want to carry a spare battery in case they can't get to a charger, in which case the Samsung Galaxy S4 or S5 would be better. Op didn't mention their carrier, but Samsung has started locking down their devices to the point where even root is in question lately. AT&T, Verizon, and several British carriers have encrypted bootloaders that have still not been unlocked. (and probably never will)

I'd rather risk a battery going bad than hope that some day a dev can unlock my bootloader, but that's just me. My recommendation would be the LG G2 or G3. It has a better camera than the One M8 and it presently has an option for booting custom ROMs. (not a full unlock, but close enough) As long as op doesn't update the firmware, the Bump! method will likely continue to work.
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
[MENTION=3994097]HubbeKing[/MENTION] - the originator of this sub-thread - complained about battery issues on his Nexus 4. If all your devices are still running on their original batteries then, those batteries are most certainly degraded compared to their as new state. It is good that they are still running well enough for your use. Many others won't have that same experience.

Yeah, Samsung is increasingly becoming Apple. Sony has a chance to usurp Samsung in some sectors if they can produce a model with user-replaceable battery

and

no silly camera degradation when bootloader is unlocked. Until then, a Qualcomm-based Galaxy S4 or later device already known to be rootable and unlockeable is a credible choice that should make it onto [MENTION=3994097]HubbeKing[/MENTION]'s shortlist.
[General Questions and Answers] HubbeKing:
I've never really been a fan of the UI Samsung puts on their devices, and I'm a bit reluctant to root and switch to a custom ROM straight out of the box. (Having had bad luck with devices in the past I tend to be more careful with warranties)

And from what I hear, the LG G2 has a similarly overbearing UI on it.

The LG G3 is apparently better in that respect, but it's also almost twice as expensive.

It's looking more and more like the OnePlus One is my best option, does anyone have any idea how the camera is on it?
[General Questions and Answers] banekondic1996:
The camera is pretty good on OnePlus One but there are some touch screen issues and ghosting touches that may appear on some devices .Also battery is good

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I had G2(new) bought in march 2014 and flappy bird lagged badly for example and system also a bit,the battery wasnt great ,while today i tried the G2 in one shop and it dosent lag and i replaced the G2 with Alcatel Idol X6040 (used) and i was proud with it dont know why but even with that mediatec superslow processor i was happy until my screen broke in my hands because i was angry.After that i sold it and bought lumia 925 white and it looked so good ,but battery was awful even with hard reset and system change it was also overheating, i didnt like windows either no screen rotation lock in nofication pull til windows 8.1,also no option to set snooze duration to 3min ,explorer was crashing.Then i sell it and buy Galaxy S4 camera very good but batery there and there aceptable but system laged i tried alot of roms it started to lag more then stock even i tryed CM12 CM11 CM10 some stock based roms and tryed Google play rom but when i tryed my friends Glaaxy s4 same model it didnt lag at all.Then i sell phone and buy HTC ONE m7 (used) and i like all on it and software very much but the man that sold me that HTC ONE M7 (used) sold me with the purple camera problem and vibration was not working .Also camera is 4mpix and i really love good camera didnt know that it will be that bad.Now i dont know what to do i thoght about G2 ,but now i watch over internet camera is rear camera is bad as the front is i thoght it was just problem to my hardware then.Well then im now thinking to buy Motorla Droid Turbo(Maxx) that still dosent exist in my country and all loooks good on it im now searching internet does it have any issues Well now because it dont know should i wait i wanted to buy Z1 Compact white its really good looking and its compactbut camera isnt same as on Z1 even if it is same sensor battery is very good on that phone but im scared of self creaking screen that appears on Z,Z1,Z2,Z3while my dad has Z1 and Z and screen never cracked,if that wasnt right i would take it even if it has very poor flash and speaker and very non screech proof screen with that foil and back that is also not screch proof.Then i think about Lumia 1020 that has best camera but front is okand 2000mah battery that last not very long ,and awful windows even it dosent have normal lockscreen as android device and dosent have option to set alarm snooze time to 3min for example that i use on androidiThen i thought about Nexus 5 that has now ok camera not front its super fast and battery is awful but it looks very nice i like ruber like thing on back.And now i dont know what to do i wanted also M8 because i like HTC but that camera is super awful maybe im wrong about M8 i saw some samples that are good............On HTC M9 it will be 20mpix but the screen will be larger.Also i like more the design of m7 the m8 also i like silver more the gun metal.So whats your opinion? Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] TheGOAT232412:
Hey guys, I could really use the brilliant mind of XDA to help me in making my next device purchase. I currently have a Verizon Incredible 4G LTE (Fireball) that I have been using for the past 3 years. As much as love the phone, and being a huge fan of htc, it is now time to invest into a new device. The HTC INC didn't have a very deep developer following as the device quit putting out updates and not releasing the source code for it....GRRRRRR! As of right now I am in between two phone that I am very interested in, the service that I will be using is T-Mobile. The two devices are the Google Nexus 6 64GB or the HTC ONE (M8). I have never had a google phone and have had plenty of HTC devices, i love the builds, but I do want a phone that isn't going to die in development within a couple month of purchasing the phone. I have reviewed and compared the specs on both phones and they both have great features. I would like to have some people chime in, if possible, on which device they would get and why. I am basically using the phone for the basic needs but I really want it to have a great development following also, which is why a lot of us want the top of the line phones to ROOT FLASH AND BECOME ADDICTED TO THE FLASH! Any advice is well received and much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the responses
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[MENTION=4095941]TheGOAT232412[/MENTION], yes, the HTC devices are fantastic. If you're really leaning toward the HTC brand, you can either grab the One M8 now or wait a little while and get the One M9. Either way, you're getting a good device with a great amount of development. The main pro to waiting and getting the M9 is that new devices *should* have a longer period of active development than their older counterparts; the main pro to getting the M8 is that you already know it has a great dev community.
[General Questions and Answers] TheGOAT232412:
Thank you for the quick response, I wish I could just have both phones at my disposal so I could just test run the both of them....AHHHH!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Best Buy has the M7 (electric blue) on sale for a mere $200 off-contract.
[General Questions and Answers] zach_95:
Any good device with 4.5" screen that costs less than 150$? Even the ones that are released on 2012 is fine. Any brand would do. If possible with a good dev support too :)
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
A little larger at 4.7", the 1st gen 2013 Moto G is good if you can find one.
[General Questions and Answers] zach_95:
I've been considering that phone for quite a while now. Any other options? 4.7" is good for me, but I don't want it to be wide like nexus 4/5
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Moto 2013 G is 4.5" screen.
[General Questions and Answers] zach_95:
oh... mistook it with nexus. Sorry dear sir, thanks! Can you come up with any options for 4.5" with physical buttons?
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I think you can give each of 'em a "test drive" at some random cell carrier store - they often have devices on display for the use of their [potential] customers.

[MENTION=231848]zach[/MENTION]_96, the ZTE V956 is a good 4.5" one.
[General Questions and Answers] akmalhisyam:
Hi All,

What is the best dual sim dual active android phone currently?

I really need that dual active feature. Carrying 2 phone everywhere suck.

And no, dual sim standby wont work for me

Thanks :)
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Arghh! Must have had a brainf*rt... :eek:
[General Questions and Answers] poseidun:
tablets under 200

Hi, im going to buy a tablet and im not sure which since theres sooo many options. I dont want to spend over 200. Im open to buying a preowned device and i want it to have expandable memory. Can anyone suggest the best device (based on reviews and ratings) to get? Obviously id prefer the best screen and most powerful hardware you can get for that price range. Thanks
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Nexus 7 all the way. Best $199 tab on the market, in my opinion.
[General Questions and Answers] poseidun:
Yeah but theres no sd card slot?
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Hello there,

I am taking a sounding, as I plan to have a few more years with my current device (LG Optimus F3Q).

Originally I was thinking of getting a Moto G or Moto X, but I think the lack of replaceable battery is just plain miserable (my last phone came used with three batteries in the kind of condition that I had to buy a couple Anker). Besides, the increased screen size for the new Moto X isn't doing it for me.

So these are what I am looking for:

LTE (1700mHz band) and HSPA+

User replaceable battery

MicroSD slot

Screen size less than, or equal to 5"

Minimal UI modifcations (Optimus UI okay, TouchWiz not)

Decent dev support (I would plan to eventually run a ROM on it, but - further to above - I would also want to enjoy stock for as long as I deemed needed)

Extra points for taking MicroSIM (saves having to deal with adapters, or dealing with my carrier), and availability in North America (Canada in particular). Seems like I am looking for high end (or the high side of mid-range) and relatively new (last 18 months), just not necessarily flagship.

Thanks for any suggestions.

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By the looks of Phone Arena comparison (bigger result map), the phone that wins is the Sony Xperia Z1 C6906:

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Z1_id8000

...or maybe not. GSMArena says the battery is not user replaceable.
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Might also be worth looking out for the Nokia N1 tablet...expected to be $249....at that price, it smokes the Nexus 7 (and the Nexus 9 unless you

need

the bigger screen or extra GPU grunt).
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Yeah, I totally agree, but if you look at his OP you'll see he needs options under $200. $250 doesn't quite fit the bill, now, does it? :p

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@poseidun, yes, but that's not really a problem, is it?
[General Questions and Answers] archbox:
Verizon CFW phone

I have an HTC m8 with CM12 and I like it a lot except the battery isn't what it used to be and it slows down if I'm doing a lot at once (might be due to the 5.0 memory leaks).

I want the nexus 6 but I need to order direct from verizon because I get a corporate discount. I suppose I am primarily looking at the moto turbo.
[General Questions and Answers] navaniharsh31:
yureka!!
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
YU Yureka is an interesting device with a few good points

- decent cpu,

- dual sim

- potentially faster and cheaper than the Moto G,

- kernel & device tree source code,

- CM11 rom out-of-the-box

but, it suffers from a few issues too:

- stupid flash sale model

- too large a display for one-handed use (4.5"-4.8" would have been better)

- lacking full complement of sensors

Decent low-to-mid-range device. If you can find one to buy....
[General Questions and Answers] deanventure:
looking for a good battery good resolution tablet that can use a 128 sdxc card

hey guys long time no talk, i have been using and ipad mini 128 gb for the last year because it has had the most memory but i just sold it and now i am looking fo a android tablet that can use a 128 gb card with more than 1280x800 resolution and a decent battery (about 10 hours) it needs to be 7-8.5 inch screen aiming for 8 inch area. ive had my eye on the nvidia shield and the samsung tab s 8.4 my limit is $300-$400, can be used as long as it fits the price
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Looking for AMOLED, lots of ROM support, since I flash like a cheap whore, with unlocked multiband GSM/LTE hardware. I bounce between T-mobile and ATT.

My first choice is a Nexus 6 but it's just too big for my skinny little girl hands.

Thoughts?
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Might want to look into the Samsung Galaxy A7.
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Anything else?
[General Questions and Answers] lyall30:
LG G3 is a really good device to own.. I highly suggest it..
[General Questions and Answers] mastodonOoO:
I would recommend the Nexus 5, I just upgraded from a s4 and its so much better, IDC that its considered a old phone, from the s4 its a upgrade to me. It feels so fast and seamless, I navigate from app to app without hiccuping. The s4, even though looked better on paper for specs would always stutter between apps and feel so laggy other times.

But sure the batter life is a little down there and the camera is not so good, but unless you want to blow up and frame your picture its not a issue. But so far I am extremely happy with this phone and would suggest it over most phones out there, except for the nexus 6, but just remember the nexus six is absolutely huge, you have to see it to believe it. That phone will not fit in one hand, and if it does you a freak.
[General Questions and Answers] zach_95:
htc one X or htc butterfly?
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HTC One X.
[General Questions and Answers] emerald123:
Confused between iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 plus , note 4 and g3!

I wanted top buy the best smartphone .

Apple always disappoints me with UI, non removable battery , limited storage.

Need great cameras since I love photography.

Also I need great battery and cool design.

I am a heavy user and dod a lot of multitasking on my phone.

I love travelling and almost love geeky stuff.
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The LG G3's exactly what you need. :good:
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Do you care about water/dust protection?

If yes, then the HTC Butterfly is a better choice else the HTC One X looks the part
[General Questions and Answers] zach_95:
Okay can you give me the comparisons in these three fields; 1. Battery life 2. Dev support 3. Camera

No, I had a waterproof phone and i only dipped it in water once in two years...
[General Questions and Answers] chantaman1:
Like the other user said, LG G3 May be your choise...

Personally, I preffer Sony devices, because i love their design and camera quality... But the problem is:

- Non removable battery.

Anyway, all lastest models, like Z3, Z2 have Microsd slot, NFC, wireless charger, and the UI for me is "la crem de la crem".

Remember, you can change the UI, if you don't like it.
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
HTC Butterfly vs HTC One X

Given the SoC/cpu I'd guess the Butterfly has more dev support. Camera specs suggest a tie and, the Butterfly has the bigger battery...
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PhoneArena comparison

NDTV Gadgets comparison

Versus.com comparison

Enjoy! :)
[General Questions and Answers] SirMerciless:
I've had a Nexus 4 for a bit as well and also have battery life issues, was looking at the one + one for my upgrade because of battery life and camera upgrade, but you say you've seen bad reviews on that camera, could you supply a link? either way I'd say a 1+1 is a good choice!

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I was looking at a couple reviews and in comparison to the price range, the 1+1 has a decent camera, not as nice as say the S5, but not too far off. from what I read, it takes better outdoor pics then indoor.
[General Questions and Answers] mrstop:
Replacement for HTC Sensation

I'm looking to replace an HTC Sensation, while in mint condition, has been very laggy / freezing even after root & custom ROM. While I don't do anything intensive, I think it is struggling to keep up with different apps in the background. I'm on T-Mobile US and would like something with good battery life (24+ hours with modest screen use), great phone / LTE reception(able to work in fringe areas), and the ability to run multiple apps without freezing, solid build. Budget is $200-$375 USD outright. So far, I'm looking at:

1) Moto X 32GB (2013 - 1st gen)

2) OnePlus One 64GB (maybe a tad too large)

3) Nexus 5 32GB (concerned about battery life though)

4) Galaxy S4 or S5 (Compatible with Wifi calling)

5) Moto G LTE (wait for new version?)

Any opinions? Anything I'm missing?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
LG G2 can be had off ebay right now (US seller) for $210. AT&T model, but it's unlocked. Far better than the Nexus 5.
[General Questions and Answers] mrstop:
The LG G2 looks interesting. It seems to have some great battery life and looks well rounded. I have read comments about durability (e.g. screen breaking, not working). How much of an issue is this? Anything else I should look for if purchasing used? The AT&T model operates on different bands than T-Mobile, correct?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
I can't really speak to the durability, but as for the bands, AT&T uses several, including band 4. T-Mobile's main band is band 4. Now, I have heard of instances where AT&T phones won't get LTE on T-Mobie's network despite having the compatible band; something to do with the radio firmware. At the very least you'll still get HSPA+ 42.2Mb/s. This warrants some research.
[General Questions and Answers] SpiKeTheOne:
Intel vs nvidia dreamtab?

Looking at the dreamtab and at my local bestbuy they are going for a good price. What I need to know is:

They seem to have both the Intel version and the nvidia version. What is the most desirable one to get? I have looked online and it seems there's more support for the nvidia chip but it sounds like the intell chip might be slightly faster with better battery life.

Does any one have some advise on which dreamtab I should pick up if given the option on the two?
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They really are almost exactly identical. In your case, I'd just go dor the cheapest option, down to the dollar. ;)
[General Questions and Answers] SpiKeTheOne:
OK

They are the same price. Just wanted to know which will have better battery life and/or better support for root and such.

Any further advice?
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Well, for root support, the Nvidia one is the better choice - it has a TWRP custom recovery made for it that the Intel tab doesn't support.
[General Questions and Answers] sibsoner77:
boost prepaid

if I get a phone from boost prepaid does it matter which phone I get?

I want to be able to use it with other providers.

can all there phones be used with other providers?

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] gorilla p:
No, Boost Mobile is part of Sprint, which I believe uses a CDMA network. You would be stuck using it with Sprint or Verizon.

If available I'd recommend T-Mobile, Cricket, or MetroPCS.
[General Questions and Answers] sibsoner77:
boost prepaid

if I get a phone from boost prepaid does it matter which phone I get?

I want to be able to use it with other providers.

can all there phones be used with other providers?

Thanks.

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even if you unlock it?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
From what I've gathered, Boost phones typically aren't useable with Sprint, despite being the same company on the same network. Non-Verizon phones typically don't work on Verizon's network either.

If you want to go with a pre-paid service, it's best to get an unlocked GSM phone, or go with MetroPCS. Once unlocked, a MetroPCS phone should be useable with T-Mobile and AT&T and their MVNOs.
[General Questions and Answers] sibsoner77:
ok thanks for the quick response I wanted to get the free phone there offering

and use it on cricket or metro. boost does not have an unlimited plan.