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[General Questions and Answers] DavidXanatos:
Hi,

I'm looking for a new smart phone, and need some recommendations.

I would like something reasonably good performing in the price range up to < 400€ (vat. included),

I think 3 GB ram, octa core CPU, 32 GB flash or more, USB-OTG and MicroSD slot are the important things. I don't like nano sim as my current prepayed SIM cant be cut down so much.

Most important I need root from the get go and later the option to flush custom ROMs (so unlocked bootloader)

I was looking around for some time and came up with the following contenders:

Sony Xperia Z3+; it appears its rootable and with the Sony website one can even get the boot loader unlocked officially.

HTC One M9; also here the manufacture supports bootloader unlocking

Umi Super; Super cheep, good hardware, apparently the manufacture supports rooting and custom ROMs. But its a no name brand, so how good is it?

Now, the two first contenders allow one to unlock the bootloader but with the catch 22 i.e. it may void the warranty. But that is irrelevant as in my country the seller has to replace any defective hardware within 6 months and if he does not want to he must prove that the use broke it. I.e. if he could prove the CPU got overheated than the user has to pay for the repair. But if the device is broken for an unknown cause being, rooted or not is irrelevant and he has to replace it.

That said there is an other catch apparently unlocking the bootloader deletes some DRM keys, now I'm not going to put anything DRM protected on my device.

But it seams that some stock functionality is already DRM protected how large is the impact of losing those and which are these exactly? (I could only find out that some noise reduction features o the camera on the sony are lost, but what else? and what about the HTC)

The Umi Super looks best to me (it also has 4 GB RAM), but I'm worried about how good it really is? The price if of cause Super :D

I would also go for any other no name phone if the price is right and the reviews good enough.

The HTC One M9 is a bit on the expensive side...

So whats your recommendations?

Cheers

David X.
[General Questions and Answers] DavidXanatos:
One more contender:

Elephone P9000

i need some advice hit me!
[General Questions and Answers] :
still wondering why the internet is so quiet about the vernee apollo lite. Seems to be an awesome device, although a bit more expensive than e.g. Umi Super...
[General Questions and Answers] player A:
i want some help please - what is better to buy nivida shield portal or gpd xd i want something with handheld controller buld in - could any one please tell me why a device better then other and if there was a video explain that will be fantastic many thanks﻿

if any one tried them tell as what better for android game

a lot of thanks::)
[General Questions and Answers] def2moto:
budget 7" tablet?

Hi there, I'm looking for an inexpensive 7" tablet. I'm finally downgrading (?) from a 2008 Macbook to an Android tablet for my primary mobile computing needs, so I'd like something that doesn't drive me up the wall by being slow.

If I'm not going to find anything that fits the bill below the price of a used Nexus 7, maybe I should just get one of those? My budget is very tight, though.

Must haves: 2GB RAM, at least dual core, GPS support.

Nice to haves: MicroSD support, USB OTG (especially serial/UART/terminal support), excellent battery life and/or great battery saving mode, lightweight.

It'll be used as my main computing device on the road (hence 2GB of RAM so it doesn't drive me nuts) and for maps and GPS when hiking and backpacking (hence lightweight would be good here).
[General Questions and Answers] AkmalWarrior:
Save a bit more and buy a Galaxy Tab S2 Maybe
[General Questions and Answers] guesswhowhere:
cheap dual sim phone with cm release

Hi, I'm searching for a cheap phone with dual sim, and a cyanogenmod release, with emphasis on cheap.

My best option until now are the redmi series, but that's because I don't know many terminals

Any suggestions?

Thanks for your time.
[General Questions and Answers] shishir30.92:
can someone please suggest me a mobile in the 18k budget with following specification

ram - 2/3 gb

screen - 5.5 in

camera 13mp+

battery 3000mah plus

storage 16gb +

dual sim(not hybrid)

dedicated memory card slot

os- lollipop or marshmallow

fingerprint sensor optional

I currently have a asus zenfone 2 ze550ml (2gb/16 gb variant) and I have narrowed it down to g4 plus and moto x play...

so please suggest me a phone better than the one I have among these two and if there are any other options please do suggest
[General Questions and Answers] JLCosta7:
Hi,

If you consider camera and then battery most important, wich would you choose:

1. Umi Super

2. Ulefone power

3. Vernne Apollo Lite

4. Asus Zenfone 3

5. Doogee 7 pro

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Pororo:
can someone recommend a low end budget gaming phone.. somewhat like xiaomi redmi 1s. cheap but impressive specs.. thanks a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] Jkay7:
What about the Z5 premium duo? http://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z5_premium_dual-7538.php
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
There is (or was) someone on eBay selling new LG G3's for under $200 (generic packaging). If you need to go cheaper, look at a G2, or Samsung S4. They're old but far more capable than a new "budget" phone like the Redmi 1S.
[General Questions and Answers] Jcei:
Hello,

I will have to buy a new smartphone due to my Xperia SP being at the end of the road.

I can't decide myself on the new model. My budget is around 300€ (but I might spend a bit more for valuable options).

Here's what I'm lookign for:

- At least 2GB of RAM

- A screen between 5' and 5'5

- A recent processor from Qualcomm

- A xda community support :)

I plan to keep this phone 2-3 years. The main use is Waze + Spotify, CALLs messages and a few other things. I never play on my mobile (and thus I think 2GB RAM should be enough).

I was currently considering the following options:

- Nexus 5X 32GB (299€)

- Lenovo Moto 4G Plus (269€) and I have to buy an SD Card

- OnePlus 3 (400€ but I'm not really convinced I'll use the extra power)

- The next nexus phone (but I fear it will be well above the 400€ mark)

Can you please advise me ?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
If you can swing the initial cost, the OnePlus 3 will give you the best value over time. Its hardware is considerably better than the 5X and G4 Plus, and with the OnePlus development community, will remain a relevant phone for a good long time. The next Nexus would be a good choice too, probably, but like you said, we have no idea what the pricing will be. As far as RAM goes, it's not just about gaming. With gaming, the GPU is more important, although more RAM means you can switch back and forth between games easier. More RAM is helpful for mundane stuff too, such as multiple browser tabs (this takes up a bunch). 2GB probably is enough for you, but you would certainly see increased performance with more.

As for other phones, flagships from the previous year (or 2) would probably be better than the 5X or G4 Plus, if you can find one within your budget. LG G3 or G4, HTC One M9, Sony Xperia Z3, OnePlus 2, etc. They'll have more capable processors/GPUs than these cheaper (at release) newer devices. I don't know about availability/cost where you are, but you should check them out. I'll try to think of more possibilities and get back to you if I do.
[General Questions and Answers] gaaara:
I look for the best android tablet for gaming 10-Inch with a reasonable price rootable and possibility to install custom roms my use gaming streaming full hd
[General Questions and Answers] lvetesi:
Can you recommend me any phone?

Hi! Sadly I broke my beloves Nexus 5 so now I'm looking for a phone. I used my Nexus 5 with stock Android. Before that I had a Samsung Galaxy S2 which was rooted and had Cyanogenmod installed on it. I like to keep my phone updated. I was already doing some research and find some phones that I might like but I'm open to something else too:

Nexus 5X

Onplus X

Galaxy S5

Galaxy S6

Things I'm looking for in a new phone:

Decent design

Stock Android experience / Cyanogenmod(ish)

Less than 5.3 inches display

Good battery life

Up to date & stable

Can get more than 16GB space

Maximum cost: $320

Note: It can be refurbished if it's in good condition

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] DavidXanatos:
I'm finally looking for a new phone, after 3 years and 3 months its necessary.

My old phone is a LG p880

CPU: 4x 1.50GHz Cortex-A9

RAM: 1 GB

FLASH: 16GB + microSD-Slot (64GB)

And I'm looking not just for an update but for a real significant advancement in therms of performance, such that I'll be satisfied for the next 3 or better 5 years.

I was looking around for quite some time and came up with the following list of candidates

LG G5

OnePlus 2

Sony Experia Z3+

HTC One M9

Whats the bootloader unlock status on the Sony Experia Z3+ and the HTC One M9?

I know that sony tries to destroy some DRM keys but there is a workaround apparently, does HTC do anything similar?

Whats important to me:

Root and a unlocked bootloader

Good and reliable GPS lock

Support for custom ROMs*

Long battery life and some sort of quick charge

SD Card slot (although I would settle for 64 GB flash instead) **

Replaceable battery (although I would also settle for a phone that is easy to be taken apart) **

USB-OTG compatible with Flir One, its ok if i need a adapter cable form USB Type C to micro...

* i.e. GPL conform manufacture that disqualifies all phones with a Mediatek SOC, like a UMI or Elephone :(

** if this are the only major draw backs

I really need some advice as I'm not sure what unit to pick.

OnePlus 2 apparently has a good community support for custom ROMs and alike. How ever as far as i wound out USB-ORG does not work from within the TWRP recovery, also the lack of a Micro SD slot in the OnePlus 2 bugs me really a lot. So not only am I stuck to the memory I got but also flashing in case of an issue will not be that simple, if i cant get a file on the device.

Other that that its a good phone for only 300€. For my old one I also payed 330€.

Replacing the OnePlus 2 battery also looks easy enough mostly only screws and snaps...

The LG G5 costs 450€ what is quite a bit more, but it has apparently all I want SD-Card slot and even a replaceable battery. And it has also a faster CPU especially for single threaded applications what most android apps apparently still are.

But how is the Custom rom support for these phone?

I know there is a official bootloader unlock does LG remove any functionality from unlocked phones like Sony tries?

And most important is the more in performance worth the 150€ extra?

Cheers

David X.
[General Questions and Answers] myp1lteandroid:
Hi all

ram >=2gb

cpu >=4cores @ >= 1100mhz

screen >=HD quality @ any size

back cam >= 10mp

front = any

OS = any (Android, iOS, Windows Phone)

ACTIVE DUAL SIM

price = open. I need somthing good not cheap

thnks to all
[General Questions and Answers] AB__CD:
Ok, so here's what I need

Display: 4.5 to 5.7 inches

Decent GPU

Camera MUST have OIS

5h SOT plus

Fingerprint
[General Questions and Answers] Lowtwelve:
My suggestion would be to try them both out and decide what works best for you. I'm sure there are differences in layout and UI etc. You'll have to see what works best for you and your device. Hope this helps :)
[General Questions and Answers] tamoquera:
Zopo Speed 8. After the last OTA it works flawlessly and it's a great device for 300 usd

Enviado desde mi ZP955 mediante Tapatalk
[General Questions and Answers] doveman:
I need to help my Dad choose a dual-sim phone.

Dual-Sim: Must support at least 3G+3G (on UK bands) or preferably 4G+3G, so the Moto G2, which only supports 3G+2G is ruled out. Must allow for use of SD card at same time as dual-sim.

Screen: No bigger than 5"

1GB/8GB will probably be sufficient for him as he doesn't use many apps and some apps could be transferred to a SD card if necessary (either natively or with Link2SD) but 2GB/16GB would cover any possible future needs.

Must have compass for finding his way around with Google Maps and the like.

Must support GLONASS as well as GPS for faster locks.

Camera is not important

Price: Around £160 or less.

UK Warranty (it'll be a work phone, so he can't buy any Chinese imports but a refurbished phone with 1-year warranty could be an option).

The Moto G4 is too big at 5.5" and someone had the bright idea to leave out the compass.

The Moto G3 Dual Sim http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_dual_sim_(3rd_gen)-7469.php doesn't operate on the UK 4G 800Mhz band I believe, so wouldn't provide 4G+3G but that's not crucial. I'm not sure if it will do 3G+3G though. Nor am I sure if it has a compass. GSM Arena doesn't mention it but it also doesn't mention that Marshmellow is available for it and it says it has a compass here https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/3myuj7/does_3rd_gen_moto_g_have_compassmagnetometer/

The Huawei P8 Lite http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p8lite-7201.php could have been suitable except for the fact that the SD card uses the SIM2 slot. Whilst the 16GB internal storage may be sufficient most of the time, if he wants to store some music, videos, etc. whilst travelling and needing to use dual-sim it could be an issue, so I don't want to take that risk. If there's no other option we may have to but assuming the Moto G3 meets the other requirements, that would be the better option as it doesn't have this limitation.
[General Questions and Answers] Lowtwelve:
I'm no where near even the screen dimensions but the thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Guy009:
Android tablet with 2 usb port or usb + dc charging ports

Hi, please help me find a tablet that will allow me to connect a USB mass storage device and still charge at the same time - with a decent screen/spec and access to Google play.. 8 to 10 inch. Decent GPS would be nice but I could always bluetooth to a gps receiver. Also the ability to root the device and use an app like foldermount to mount the mass storage as a local folder

Would be nice too.

I've seen the chuwi v10 and the pipo p9, but anyone got any other suggestions as they sound like they may not be the most robust..

Right now I've got a Samsung tab s2 8, which is great but I can't otg and charge.

Its for an overlanding mapping rig in my expedition truck.

I think archos do one or 2, but I'm struggling to find a tablet that is still in production and available in the UK that definitely does have the ports/capabilities OR they got crappy low res screens.

I considered a simulcharge device but they sound unreliable

Thanks

Guy
[General Questions and Answers] D@rekills4:
Any new phones in the market that would support long time development and have more than a 1920 × 1080 display?
[General Questions and Answers] pinche:
Hellow guys,

Simple question...

Between mi5 and one plus 3, witch would you choose?

The complains about one + 3 are about the poor image stabilization (when filming). The mi5 on the other side has 4 way optical stabilization.

It's the same sensor of mi5, but it seems that one +3 produces better photos.

The sound of external speaker of mi5 is also poor, but it has one of the best in call speaker according to reviews.

Battery is the same, but one +3 again seems to win in terms of optimization, making it last more.

At this time, the price of both differs about 190us (more for one plus 3).

I don't know if it worth this mutch.

Thanks a lot guys (Oh.. now I have a s6 flat for comparison).
[General Questions and Answers] firedroidx:
I personally would go for the OP3, but that's more because I like OxygenOS and the stock-ish Android feel and love the build. Really, in this case, there's no winner standing out to me. It's more personal preference: Would YOU pay more for slightly better photos? Slightly better sound? Slightly better battery? Slightly better build (imo, idk how you feel about it)? And are you willing to sacrifice all that money and the better OIS? Your choice.
[General Questions and Answers] pinche:
Tkz a lot man. I like stock-ish android. Before the s6 my two devices were Moto x (2014) and Nexus 4. I have Nexus 4 until today (gave to my mother)

I'll sell my s6 flat and when I have the money One +3 will be my next smartphone.

The better OIS? For the One +3? Have you seen the video recording? It's realy frustrating.

My bad. For sacrifice you mean literally (lost all the benefits of OP3).
[General Questions and Answers] D@rekills4:
A question guys,

Are there any new phones coming up any time soon or should I just go ahead and buy one of the currently available phones?
[General Questions and Answers] dmdmd:
I'm thinking about changing from at&t to Verizon...can anyone suggest a rootable Verizon phone?
[General Questions and Answers] TheOnlyTy:
Hi Guys,

Mistakenly made a new post for this, ill see if i can delete it.

I am in the market for an android tablet, I am mostly rounded down to an 8" model (though not 100% on this) . Looking at the Asus Zenpad s 8.0 or the Galaxy S2 8.0

My primary uses will be watching movies on the plane (I travel a lot) and using the Hema Explorer GPS tracking and navigation app for offroad driving. ANd some games, but not a key purpose.

My movies/tv will be a mix of Google Play store rentals, Netflix, stan and the Virgin Entertainment system.

My current phone is a Xperia Z3 compact, I like having a compact phone so don't want to upgrade. I have run the Hema app on my phone, it lagged a bit when recording tracks. So performance of the tablet is pretty important to me. My main concerns with above tablets is the aspect ratio and watching movies.

So ;

What would you recommend that is on the current market (US or AU)?

In real world how much screen do i actually lose with the 4:3 aspect ratio watching movies

I really don't want to spend over $500, buying from the US should make this possible.

I have considered iPad as well, but i am in the Android ecosystem so unless there is some great reason why it would suit me better i just don't see the point.

TIA

Ty
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
I think you would be served better by a 16:10 or 16:9 tablet. Narrower, and the wider aspect ratio will give you more viewing space in widescreen. The Samsung Tab S 8.4 would give you the best movie viewing experience with its bright, color-accurate, infinate black AMOLED QHD display. The hardware is a bit dated, but will be up to anything you'd want it to do. Used/referbs are pretty cheap these days. The Dell Venue 8 7840 uses the same exact screen (manufactured by Samsung). The Sony Z3 Compact tablet would be my next recommendation, as it's very light and thin, and you'll be familiar with the interface having the Z3 Compact phone. Then finally the nVidia Shield K1. It's very high performance, and quite cheap.

The Sony is by far the priciest. If you choose something cheaper, use the left over money on one of those Sandisk 200gb microSD cards and some nice noise-cancelling headphones.
[General Questions and Answers] TheOnlyTy:
Thanks for the advice, what would you recommend if I was to go for the full size tablet instead?
[General Questions and Answers] sayeed05:
Nextbit robin or one plus 3
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
I've personally had no interest in 10" tablets. If I were, I'd go to the extreme end and look at hybrids, Surface PCs, and the like. Or at least invest in a combo case/keyboard type deal. The only tablet I've owned is/was (it's dead) an LG 8.3. I liked that I could hold it with one hand. I have advice on an 8" tablet because I've been contemplating a replacement. I have little advice on a 10" (or bigger) because I haven't researched them. Too big, too heavy, too unwieldy unless you turn them into a mini laptop sort of deal. For me, anyway.
[General Questions and Answers] yzak58:
OnePlus 3

The reasons why I'd choose the OP3 are

>Unlocking and rooting the OP3 is way easier than doing the same on an Mi5; Plus rooting wont void OP3's warranty.

Since you are on XDA, I'm pretty sure that you'll be rooting that phone at some point.

>OP3 will get software updates sooner than the Mi5.

>The awesome developer support, which has already yielded many cool ROMs, tweaks and mods.

>AMOLED Screen (You have an S6, so I don't have to tell you more about its benefits)

>6GB of RAM vs 4GB on the Mi5 (Xiaomi MIGHT release an Mi5s with 6GB RAM in the future, but that would probably cost more).

And about the stuff you've mentioned,

>Crappy OIS while recording video.

Yes, that is there, but how often do you take video?

From what I've heard the OIS is messing up the videos because of some weird calibration issue. I think OP can fix it with an OTA update. Even if they can't they'll probably add an option in the camera settings to turn the OIS off entirely, thus allowing us to shoot videos the old way. I guess that's enough for above average home videos.

>Still camera quality.

I couldn't differentiate between the two, so its not a big deal for me as both the phones produce great photos.

>Call quality.

I've used an OP3 and the call quality is good.
[General Questions and Answers] wantei:
Which of these should I get?

1) Oneplus 2 (64GB + 4GB RAM) Variant

2) Moto X Style/Pure (32GB + 3GB RAM) Variant

Edit:

3) Lenovo Vibe X3 (64GB Chinese) Variant

BTW I like to experiment a lot so I flash my phones often please keep that in mind.
[General Questions and Answers] firedroidx:
The Robin is a pretty cool phone, but I'd personally say that the OP3 is a more sound choice.

---------- Post added at 04:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:54 PM ----------

The Vibe X3 has almost no real active development and it's more expensive, so that's kind of off the list. Anyways, I love the Moto X Pure Edition with all my heart (but that's just me). On Amazon, the OP2 and Moto X are about the same price. They also have about the same specs, so this one's more personal preference. Your pick :D
[General Questions and Answers] wantei:
Phones without external memory are completely wiped with every flash right? I find that very annoying. The Moto X Pure seems to fit me more.
[General Questions and Answers] tannerj7332:
I am ready for an upgrade from my LG G2x. I have narrowed it down to two phones: the new HTC 8x and LG Nexus 4. My main issue is the OS. Looking at Windows 8, I think it would be a great thing to try. Integration with Windows would be great. However, I also enjoy the extra flexibility of Android. Thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] muddyblues6392:
Windows OS should only be for a computer get a nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] vikas.mishra:
I haven't used Windows Mobile so I don't know how good it is - but I have heard good things about it. However, if I had to choose between the two models that you are mentioning, I would go with the Nexus 4 any day of the week. The reason I say that

1. The device has good HW specs.

2. It is a Nexus so you will get fast updates for Android - now and in future.

3. Android is an awesome mobile operating system and has a wonderful ecosystem that is already built around it. WP8 is new and will need to establish a sizable market share before people start developing apps for it. I am not talking about out of the box apps - they are probably ok. I am talking about apps that webservices etc develop. Having Android or iOS (God Forbid ::) ) will serve you better.

My 2 cents - let us know what you choose ultimately.
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Lenovo,HUAWEI,and ZTE are the ones with factories. Anything from the Think line by Lenovo or Mediapad line from Huawei should be stellar.These are their brand lines. Personally planning to get a Mediapad 10 once the price stabilizes. ZTE tend to number their tablets and it gets confusing cause they're many,but the V9 was a good budget one.