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[General Questions and Answers] forster:
Hello all,

Im Still on HTC one X. The device served me well for two and a half years, with skydragon rom of course :). The time has come to change a device.

Im not interested in camera, but would like it to be a good one. It has no priority for me. What im interested in is good build quality, and good if not the best music reproduction. Battery life at least a full day.

As htc user for nearly 6 years, i dont mind switching to another brand, but im used to sense.

Hopefully i'd like to that new device follow me for another 2 years or so.

The trouble is that new M9 would cost about 750€, and i can buy new M8 for 350€ without carrier. LG G fex 2 crossed my mind with LG G3 also. What im looking for is device with good sound reproduction, i dont care for camera much, and good build quality.

Looking forward to your suggestions...
[General Questions and Answers] dafie:
Thanks for the confirmation on the Z3 Compact. As for the Moto X 2013: Actually, I think the Samsung Galaxy Alpha would come closer to my requirements than the Moto X 2013. But it doesn't have a microSD card slot, either.

So I guess it's either the Z3 Compact now or getting a new contract for cash back now and using the cash in 3-4 months to purchase a next-gen device. In the latter case, I would be hoping that by June a S6 Mini or a Z4 Compact becomes available which suits my requirements.
[General Questions and Answers] orlyjc:
Also...what phone would be worth to own and the cost be around $50 that I would be able to load cyanogenmod or any other custom rom just to practice with? Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
So for around $50, you would be looking for a last-cycle phone, likely used. GSM would be a must, as you'd probably want it as a backup as well. I would recommend ... an older version (same brand) of the main phone you were looking at. So for example, if you ended up ponying up for the HTC M9 (or got a deal on the M8 - both of which seems to meet the earlier criteria), I would recommend the HTC MyTouch 4G Slide (look at me, I'm biased :p).

Why same brand? Because if it is practice to load a custom ROM, the process to get you there can vary significantly depending on the model. Make plays a big part in that (Google and HTC use fastboot mode, Samsung and LG use download mode), so two phones of different brands would be like comparing apples to oranges when it comes to not necessarily loading the custom ROM, but rather all the steps before that (unlocking bootloader - if needed, rooting, installing a custom recovery).

Hope this helps.
[General Questions and Answers] grandesballo:
Moto E 2015 (2 GEN) vs Zenfone 4

Hello,

I would like some suggestions about what smartphone is the best choice, with the best price/quality ratio.

LTE is not very important for me. Camera quality is not important either.

What I care about is battery life and reactivity.

ASUS ZENFONE 4

sold at 98€

vs

MOTOROLA MOTO E 2015 (2 GEN)

sold at 129€

Thanks for your suggestions!
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Without knowing if either of these phones will work on your network (albeit, the Moto E 2015 hosts a lot of frequencies) , I would have to lean toward the Moto E 2015.

For a 4.5 inch screen, they sport a 2390mAh battery (Lithium Ion), while the Zenfone 4 (4" screen), has a 1200 or (depending on the model) 1600mAh battery (Lithium Polymer).

There is a model split with the Zenfone 4 I would be very concerned about. One has a 4GB ROM, the other has 8GB. Know which one you are getting, and unless you recognize that you don't use a smartphone for the apps (doubtful that will happen),

avoid a 4GB ROM at all costs

. I am serious. My last two phones have 4GB ROM's and although I never had a problem with the oldest of the two (until very recently), even a modest set of apps you will require dirty tricks (like Link2SD or FolderMount) to move lesser used (and in some cases, frequently used :crying:) apps to the MicroSD card so you can continue to get app updates.

Moto E 2015 has the 8GB ROM, so all is happy there :)
[General Questions and Answers] gh0STSHADOW:
Help Please ?!

Hello xda members. I am writing this as i am in a kind of fix . Tommorow my board exams will cease and I JUST CANNOT WAIT ANYMORE TO GET A NEW PHONE.

But the budget is only UPTO INR 7000. [THANKS TO CLASS XI]

LTE is not important, performance is, camera should be OKAY ; AND it should have SOME support on XDA

So far i've got:

Canvas A1

Very good performance; Stock android; guaranteed updates; bad camera; Micromax-you know the service :p

Infocus M2

Cheapest among these - INR 4999; 8MP FRONT AND REAR; 356 PPI ; 4.2 INCH ; bad performance.

Redmi 2

You know, but chinese; not so good service availiable in INDIA, FLASH SALES

Micromax Unite 2

Other ?

Tell me. Any one better than these? :confused:

Also, will the redmi 2 support normal playstore apps? Will it get custom ROMS ?
[General Questions and Answers] Liviubelu:
Hey folks, would anyone recommend the z3 over the m8? All I need is rock solid performance, I'm not very interested in the other small differences between them. Oh, and of course, I'm a little worried about that glass on the back of the z3, is it really that sensitive to heat?

Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
I would buy the z3 over the m8 any day. It's a great phone with simple and about software with just the right things added in. The waterproof is a plus and it's also very well built. My brother dropped his a lot without a case and barely even a scratch. Performance wise is great as well. The only issue he has with it is that he says the front camera comes out a bit grainy sometimes but the back one is awesome. So unless you really love talking selfies in low light (in normal light its good) then the z3 is the way to go.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[General Questions and Answers] Liviubelu:
Nah bro, I don't really care about cameras on phones, the m7 is doing a great jobs for my needs. I'm more focused on performance as I browse and use youtube a lot.

Thanks a lot for the reply. [emoji57]
[General Questions and Answers] grandesballo:
Thanks for your helpful reply.

After considering a couple of other phones (namely the Huawuei G620s and the Zenfone 5 with 2 GB of RAM) I purchased the Zenphone 5.

The intel processor is very interesting, 2GB of RAM are, in my opinion, much welcome for android, and it has 8GB of storage.

I found it on amazon for 158€.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
I'd say the extra screen space of the Z3 would be welcome over the M8 then.
[General Questions and Answers] Joekite:
Hey guys, I was wondering which phone should I buy for no more than 399 dollars? I want to give away the phone but I'm not sure which model would be convenient fot that price range.

I was thinking perhaps the Moto G but I can't say for sure.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] tkdh:
In my opinion, you should htc one. It's a phone with perfect design. Do you like listening to music? If "yes" it's absolutely best choice.
[General Questions and Answers] extrem0:
Oneplus One. You won't regret. It's about $365 shipped for the 64gb version in the US.
[General Questions and Answers] Joekite:
The oneplus one seems to be a really good choice :D

This is going to be quite the gift, but worth it, thanks a lot for the help!
[General Questions and Answers] 99942:
My phone broke, so need a new one. Previously had Galaxy S4, but didn't have the battery life I wanted and had higher specs than I need. I mainly want to use the phone as a music player, so this is what I am looking for in order from most important to least important.

MicroSD card slot

Very Good Battery Life

Inexpensive

Good audio quality from headphone port

Small size

AMOLED screen preferred, but not necessary

Don't care about camera, sensors, processing power, screen resolution, or any other features that would waste storage or battery life and drive up the price. Have no clue what custom ROM is most in line with what I am looking for either. Thanks for any suggestions!
[General Questions and Answers] extrem0:
Moto G, maybe?

Or Asus Zenfone 5

Cant tell about battery life on them. May be similar to s4.
[General Questions and Answers] JustlikeTony:
You can have all that with the Motorola Moto G, it's inexpensive, small and great battery life! You could also look for the oneplus one since you'll get 64 GB for a fairly cheap price but no SD card.
[General Questions and Answers] alkilimited:
samsung s6

The s6 edge or the normal s6?

The edge looks cool but im not sure if the phone is durable, it looks fragile.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Regular is a better choice, IMO. Not as likely for the screen to crack when dropped.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
The "Edge" devices seem to me to be an unnecessary gimmick. Limited usefulness combined with fragility and compatibility with protective cases. Plus, they cost a whole hell of a lot more. I'll grant that it's a cool technology, but with questionable practicality.
[General Questions and Answers] alkilimited:
Thanks. I probably get the S5, it is priced at $500 on Kogan.

How about the oppo r5 it kinda reminds me of the s2.
[General Questions and Answers] immy28:
how's moto e2 ??
[General Questions and Answers] :
[MENTION=4328270]immy28[/MENTION], the Moto E2 can be good smartphone for first time smartphone users and those who wish to have a budget Android Lollipop smartphone. The device is suitable for people whose operations are limited to checking emails, social media, a bit of Internet browsing, light gaming and music. If you click a lot of pictures and is into a lot of gaming, videos and selfies then avoid the new Moto E2. Motorola could have really changed the budget smartphone market with the second generation if it took some inspiration from the Lenovo A6000. Also, launching another 4G version with same specs (different processor) at a higher price makes little sense. To me this is a lost opportunity for Motorola.

Source: indianexpress.com
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
It has received favorable reviews. Understand that there's 2 versions though. The 3G one only has a Snapdragon 200, whereas the LTE one has a 64 bit SD410. It's worth getting the LTE version, even if you don't have LTE service.
[General Questions and Answers] MrTooPhone:
Is the Lenovo A6000 LTE compatible in the US with AT&T?
[General Questions and Answers] immy28:
okey .. but i don't use cam .. like more like other . i need good hardware with good looks . so i think this is good .. in budget. so i thinking to buy 3g version.. or you say to Lenovo a600 good but in market value in some months 0.
[General Questions and Answers] :
[MENTION=4969607]MrTooPhone[/MENTION], I think it is, but don't quote me on that.

[MENTION=4328270]immy28[/MENTION], well, if you don't use the camera and get the 3G version, you should have a decent device. :svetius:
[General Questions and Answers] ixayman:
one plus one VS lg g3

hi, what would you recommend,

one plus one or lg g3 (3gb ram)?

both are on the same price range.

note: i usually root my phone the second day i receive it, are any of these two devices have issues with root? (I'm asking since I'm not a

pro,I usually follow noob guides).

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Both the OnePlus One and the G3 (any variant) are easily rootable. As for further customization, the OPO will exceed the G3, and in fact nearly any phone - the OPO is essentially a Nexus 5.5. That isn't to say that there's not plenty of development for the G3 though; it's a popular device and a lot of developers have done fine work with it.

Comparing the devices themselves, both have the same processor, 3GB RAM (if you get the right G3 version), 5.5" screen, etc. The G3 is a bit more compact, but the OPO gives you the option of hardware keys, which you may or may not prefer (and if you don't, you can disable the hardware keys and use software keys). The G3 will have the better camera since it features optical image stabilization and the laser assisted autofocus. If you keep the stock ROM, the G3 also has the IR blaster so you can use it as a TV remote. The G3's screen is higher resolution, but you'd be hard pressed to notice the difference. Some complain about the G3's screen being bland and "faded" and it has a high color temperature (cool/blue tinge). The lower resolution on the OPO means you'll get quicker framerates and better battery life, although at least with the G3 you can simply swap a drained battery for a fresh one. The G3 also has a microSD card slot, so if the 64GB storage on the OPO isn't enough for you, go with the G3 and a 64 or 128 gig card. Both have rather loud speakers.

Both are fantastic devices. One could argue that the G3 is better overall, but it's also more expensive. Although that might not be true depending on where you are in the world. As for me, I just got a OnePlus One. I could have gotten the G3, but I felt the OPO was the better choice for me.
[General Questions and Answers] ixayman:
Thank you very much, it really helps.

well, for the camera I hardly take a picture all week, and I don't own a tv :).

and since the device is going to stay with me atleast 4 years (fingers crossed :D),

i think i'm going to go for a oneplus one, since it gets more development as you say.

the only thing that's going to waste is my 32gb microSD but a guess i could sell it or something :).

thank you again, have a nice day.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
4 years is quite a long time to stick with one device, but with the OPO I don't think it'll be impossible. I have a Nexus 4, which had top-of-the-line hardware when released, and it's still way better than a lot of new devices on the market. As long as you're not expecting to play Asphalt 12 or Dead Trigger 5 four years down the road, it should hold up fine for regular stuff. The only issue I can see would be the battery. Lithium based batteries can lose upwards of 20% of their original battery capacity after ~500 charge cycles. That's one or two years, depending on how much you use the phone every day. The OPO can easily go 2 days with light usage, which means you'd be closer to the 2 year mark to hit 500 cycles, but if you play a lot of games or use it as your primary internet device, you could easily hit that mark in a year or so.

Thankfully, although not simply replaced by popping it out and putting a fresh one in, the battery in the OPO isn't terribly difficult to replace. It just requires the right tools, some patience, and a modicum of testicular fortitude. A year or 2 down the road when battery life seems to start sucking, or you experience weird things like it dropping 30% in 10 minutes, just order a replacement off eBay, follow a disassembly guide on youtube or ifixit.com, and it'll be like having a brand new phone.

As for your microSD card, buy a USB OTG (on-the-go) cable and a card reader (if you don't have one) off eBay or whatever, and you can read the card from your OnePlus One. Useful to store ROMs and Nandroid back-ups if you like to experiment and switch things around. You can buy a 32gb class 10 Sandisk microSD card for $16 (US), so it's not like you're going to recoup a lot if you sell yours - might as well do something practical and useful with it.
[General Questions and Answers] ixayman:
my s2 is 4 years old, and apart from the fact that it's held with duct tape, still runs faster than me :D. but yeah a don't go a day without charging my phone (I spend a lot of time on the internet) and those battery issues are present, but it's not really a problem since we have plugs everywhere in the uni, where i spend most of my time.

thank you again , i'll consider this before I order.
[General Questions and Answers] TPelangi:
hii :)

i have small budget to buy a new device :)

Galaxy Grand Prime , Galaxy Grand 2 , or LG G2 Mini :) ( it's worth it in 2015 ? )

i want modification in my phone

1. custom rom like a cyanogenmod

2. themes of course :D

4. gaming , clash of clan & modern combat 5 :laugh::cool:

i choose LG G2 Mini but I still doubt :(

Can you give advice to me :D

sorry for my english , i use translate :(
[General Questions and Answers] :
Hey there, sig customer! Enjoying your signature? ;)

I'd always recommend LG over Samsung, and this case is no different. Get the LG G2 Mini.
[General Questions and Answers] mcasey6747:
Hi All,

I'm looking for a tablet. Nothing fancy, it will mainly be used for web browsing, and honestly a smaller screen size will likely be fine.

I'd like to be able to root it without a huge run around and being able to unlock the bootloader would be nice, but not necessary.

$200 or less would be preferred. I'm also not against a used one, I'm just not really sure what to get.

I have the S4 active rooted and it's great, just looking for another (cheap) toy.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
I'll give a plug for my own tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3. It's only marginally larger in overall dimensions than the Nexus 7, but the extra 1.3" of screen size makes a big difference. It struggles a bit with intense games like Asphalt 8 when set to high details, but with lower details it runs just fine, and simpler games and stuff like browsing obviously are handled with ease. It's easily rooted. I can't remember if the bootloader came locked or not, but if it is, it's easily unlocked and TWRP can be installed.

An alternative might be an actual phone, like a Galaxy Mega 6.3 or Sony Xperia Z Ultra (6.4" screen), if you can find one cheap enough. Big enough to substitute as a tablet for browsing and reading eBooks, yet you can still fit it in your pocket (unless you wear skinny jeans or something), plus the obvious advantage of it being a phone.
[General Questions and Answers] mcasey6747:
Thanks bud. I see them for $150ish used. I don't need a phone, I have one, and they seem to be quite a bit more money. The reviews seem to be good. I think I'm gonna get it.

Thanks again!
[General Questions and Answers] galaxys:
I agree and the lg g pad8.3 is my fav!
[General Questions and Answers] mcasey6747:
Just bought it. Lets hope it pans out!
[General Questions and Answers] pankajkohar:
Lenovo A6000 is a better choice

Awesome music, screen and performance, but to install custom room process is hectic for the first time. And buy anything but don't buy Micromax.

If you extend you budget for 1 or 2 k, you will get Lenovo A7000 but it is launching on April 7.
[General Questions and Answers] Alyph:
My Question is on the next post..

---------- Post added at 01:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:07 PM ----------

I want to buy new phone but yet still can't choose between galaxy a3, xperia c3 or xperia m2 aqua. I'm hoping to find a phone with nice camera quality and have awesome custom rom with little modification. Please give me suggestion [MENTION=4564111]KidCarter93[/MENTION]
[General Questions and Answers] Soapy!:
Copied from my previous post.

I'm currently searching for a new mid-range device but I am having trouble finding a great device with dev support. I was hoping that the fine people of this forum will assist me in this search.

My preferences:

- 5.0 - 5.5in screen (5.5 is generally preferred)

- At least a quad-core Snap Dragon 400 processor or equivalent (even higher if available)

- At least a 720P screen with over 240 DPI

- Custom Lolipop Roms (not a lot, just a stable one.)

- Can be found new on Amazon for $200 - $300

- Nice UI

- Great Battery Life

I know I am asking a lot here, but any help will be appreciated!
[General Questions and Answers] Sushant Rohan:
If you can prefer to spend just a little bit on your budget, prefer a One Plus One. It has 4G LTE, Great Cyanogen plus development for this phone is good

It also has the best chipset in this price range. It is a future proof phone in one word

But if your budget is fixed buy the Moto G 2nd Gen
[General Questions and Answers] kanyazsombor:
Hey guys,

What about Xperia e4 and e4g?

Does somebody have any experience with that? According to the description it should be good low-end phone.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
LG G2. Not sure about Amazon, but eBay works.

Meh. The one review I've seen said the screen was crap, and low-end Mediatek processors aren't exactly known for being good performers. I guess for the cost one can't expect much, but I'd rather go with a 2013 Moto G LTE or 2015 Moto E LTE, or something used/NOS from a year or 2 ago like a Nexus 4 or Galaxy S3/4. Older flagships perform better than newer low-end ones.
[General Questions and Answers] Soapy!:
Despite my requirement for dev support, what do you guys think of the 5.5in variants of the Zenfone2?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
LG G2, OnePlus One, Sony Xperia Z2.
[General Questions and Answers] Drashnar:
I'm in the market for a new tablet. I've had a Nook Color for several years that I enjoyed, up until I got my surfaceRT.

Well, my nook is extremely old (and I can't find it right now anyway), and my surface bit the dust when my daughter dropped it.

So I'm looking for a new 7-ish inch tablet. This will be used mostly for reading ebooks, though maybe also for other basic content consumption.

Kindle is not an option due to personal preference, I don't want one, please don't suggest a kindle. Anything else is fair game. No more than $300.

I've been out of the tablet market for so long I don't know where to start. Can I get some help?
[General Questions and Answers] purplepizza:
﻿I currently have a Galaxy Advanced (I-9070P) that I am looking to replace. My requirements are as follows:

Network: US AT&T. My understanding of AT&T network is 4G HSPA and HSPA+ use 850Mhz(Band 5) and 1900Mhz(Band 2) bands but it all depends on area if they own a license. LTE uses Band 17(700Mhz), Band 5(850Mhz), Band 2(1900Mhz), Band 4(1700/2100Mhz) currently.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Size: 4.7-5.1 inches, (12-13cm).

Android (4 or 5) with unlocked boot loader that is easy to root.

XDA fourum support.

Minimum sensors include GPS, accelerometer and compass.

Any camera.

Replaceable battery would be nice but not mandatory.

Cost less than $325.
[General Questions and Answers] cheeze.keyk:
Hi guys.

im planning to buy a 2nd hand device.

which should i get Xperia Z or LG G2?

which one is the best? specially when it comes to performance and camera.

Thanks. :good:
[General Questions and Answers] :
LG G2, for sure. Better than the Z in both camera and performance, as well as battery life.
[General Questions and Answers] cheeze.keyk:
how about Huawei Honor 6?

Thanks man. im having hard time choosing which should i get. :good:
[General Questions and Answers] pleomaxell:
Hi,

I am looking for 2 smartphones. One is for USD $250 or less and other other one is for $350 or less.

I do have the options to order phones through online sites like amazon, aliexpress, etc.

I am looking for 5.5" or smaller size phone which came out in the last 6-7 months and didn't have a lot of problem. I know about http://www.kimovil.com/en/ but there is no way to know which phones are actually good from that site.

I can wait till May 1st to make the purchase if there are no good option available right now. Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] extrem0:
Oneplus One. Zenfone 2. Maybe Zenfone 2 and Zenfone 2.
[General Questions and Answers] pleomaxell:
Thanks a lot for replying. :)

Is there any chance that these phones would have good development in this forum? It is because when my phone gets 1 year old, I tend to use Custom ROM instead of buying another phone because phones cost a lot here. So, it will be helpful if you can tell if the OnePlus One or Zenfone 2 have good ROM developments.
[General Questions and Answers] extrem0:
I can't tell about zenfone 2. It was released a couple days ago. Oneplus One was released a year ago. Maybe the second version is going to be released soon. There's a lot of custom roms for it.