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[General Questions and Answers] naiku:
Need some help sorting out a new tablet.... I currently have a Nexus 7 2012 in my car, it has been installed for around 5 years now and as to be expected, considering the operating environment, it is starting to slow down. While trying to find a replacement for it, I am having difficulty finding out what tablets out there currently support USB Host Mode. For example, I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition) that does not support it without purchasing a $40 adapter from Lavalink (which from the reviews is overpriced and not guaranteed to work).

I had found a few posts referencing this site... http://usbhost.chainfire.eu/ but it does not work anymore.

Before buying a new tablet I want to be sure that USB Host Mode will work, does anyone know of any 8-10" tablets that do support USB Host Mode? either by default or with a 3rd party ROM? I need to be able to attach a powered USB hub, which has a USB DAC, Flash Drive and Joycon connected to it at a minimum. I have been looking at the Lenovo Tab 3 8.0, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T350) and Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (T560) specifically. No real reason other than the fact they are newer than my Nexus 7 and can be picked up for a reasonable price.

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] _NemO_:
Which is better in your opinion?

- Nokia 7 Plus

- Xiaomi Mi Note 3

- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

- ?

Criteria:

- good battery life (better then Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro)

- Custom ROMs (Resurrection Remix)

- good audio quality in headphones

- camera with OIS (non-mandatory)

- NFC (non-mandatory)

- price under ~$400
[General Questions and Answers] dante0001:
Hey guys, what would you choose between nubia M2 and meizu m6 note ? :)
[General Questions and Answers] qoozy:
Huawei P20 pro OR Samsung S9+

Hello everyone,

I have a problem deciding which phone to buy Huawei P20 pro (128 gb, twilight) OR Samsung S9+ (Exynos, 64gb, blue). Did I miss something important or some of pros and cons and not essential?

P20 pros:

Good camera. Even though I am not an active photographer, but I still remember bad photos took in low light restraunt with my wife and lack of proper zoom during excursions abroad.

Awesome back color

Good battery

P20 cons:

Lack of proper cover for always on display with slot for cards. And noone will see my twilight color.

Front design is a big issue for me: disgusting idea to leave 1 button under the screen and I didn't like the overall experience using it... And well, I do not want to activate on-screen buttons when I have a real button, cmon.

S9+ pros:

VR support, which I will unlikely use. I never used Gear VR, is it worth it? Also a bundle of S9+ and Gear VR costs as Huawei P20 pro only.

Led cover

Screen color and brightness

S9+ cons:

No call recording with Exynos. That's a big issue. Snapdragon 845 with 2 sim cards costs way to more.

Camera is good, but not as good as P20 pro.

Not an issue in any phone:

Wireless charge. I think it's even better when there is none, battery will not devolve;

Storage size, 64gb in s9+ with card slot and 128 in p20 is enough for me;

Mini jack, I always use bluetooth;

Stereo, I use bluetooth;

Price: p20 pro is good, s9+ better, s9+ with snapdragon and 2 sims cards - no.
[General Questions and Answers] deeeenes:
High-end second hand device suggestions

Usually at buying tech products for long-term use I buy second hand premium, high-end models instead of mid-range or low-end most recent ones. I am trying to follow this principle when looking for a smartphone, however my limited knowledge about the product lines of various vendors and the abundance of products available drives me to seek advice here. My specifications are the followings:

-- €2XX price

-- Compatibility with LineageOS

-- Good quality, durable case and manufacturing

-- Not extremely huge, i.e. fits well in pocket

-- Above average battery life

-- Good compatibility with GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BDS

-- 32GB but ideally 64GB storage to have space for maps

-- Enough CPU power to render maps within reasonable time

-- Standard ports availability: microUSB, 3.5 jack

My baseline here is Galaxy S7 which fits more or less all conditions above. I would be very grateful if you could suggest alternatives so I can choose from more than one :)
[General Questions and Answers] russy23:
Upgrade from the HUDL 2

Getting on abit now..any good budget tablets you can recommend to me (£100 max)..the good thing is the Hudl 2 has a intel chip..I don't think the mtk chips(which are used in the minority of cheaper tablets are as good..i could be wrong

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Liljynx:
Samsung g965u1 vs. LG v30 us998

Hello all, I'm not a developer and a little skittish around technology. I love the fact that the factory unlocked versions of Samsung g965u1 (galaxy plus) and LG v30 us998 have band 71, less bloat, and fm radio (though from what I gather, samsung's fm radio does not seem to work without streaming- is there a work around for this?). I was wondering if the carrier unlocked versions have fewer bands? I currently have verizon service (but that could change). Is there any advantage to getting a verizon unlocked phone and using a disabler pkg to lessen bloat vs. Factory unlocked? I know factory unlocked may lose some features like wifi calling. Is there a way to work around this?

Basically, I'd like as many band options as possible with as many features as possible (wifi calling, vm, caller ID, fm radio-not just streaming) with as little bloat as possible (wouldn't we all?), without having to engage in high level developer android kung-fu (unless anyone can recommend a way to look for someone in my area to help me if I brick my phone).

Which phone would you choose and what option would you choose to get the most out of it (for an inexperienced person)?

Thank you all for any suggestions/insights/advice! Sorry if this is rambling, I've been researching for days and learning so much new stuff that my head is spinning!
[General Questions and Answers] gadget069:
I'm looking at getting my kids (twin boys) their first phone, probably for their birthday. Sad to say they will turning twelve in 6 months, might as well get the research out of the way now. I would like to keep as much control over the devices as possible. I've been a long time android user even though I did step away for about 8 months last year and used an iphone 7p plus. Wasn't too bad other than too much body for the screen size. Anyways what I'd like to do is 1) have control over what access kids have to apps on the play store (I know there is a setting in google play store, not sure how well this works), 2) know where my kids are when needed, 3) know when any new apps are being installed.

edit wrong place to ask.......
[General Questions and Answers] Shadow Giratina:
Hey guys, so I'm kinda in a pickle. Long story cut short, I need to find a new phone that is rootable. It seems like all my options as "The top phones for rooting 2018" all have total dealbreakers on my list, such as the Pixel 2 not having a headphone jack, or the OnePlus 5t missing expandable storage. Basically, I want a phone that has expandable storage and a headphone jack. Some preferences would be stuff like a dedicated home screen button. I would also prefer if a rooted phone would still be under warranty, however I don't care if not. For some reason, that seems to cross out almost everything released this year? Also, I currently use a Galaxy S7 and I'm fairly happy with that despite the locked bootloader, but I haven't had any complaints with the hardware specs on that, so possibly something similar to those specs too? Is there any phones out that would satisfy these needs? Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] l0ad:
Hey guys, Im looking for a new phone, because my Nexus 5 is finally dying. So which should i get in your opinion?

- Mi MIX 2s

- OnePlus 6 (don't know about the notch)

- OnePlus 5t

- other options ?

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] psycho_hamster:
Looking for a new tablet.

So it's been a while since I've been into Android dev, so looking for some recommendations for a new tablet.

Looking for:

Required

2gb+ ram

Micro Sd slot

Android 6 or 7

Quad core processor

8-10" screen

Able to be completely rooted and unlocked preferably with support for custom os for debloat.

Price isn't a huge issue.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

:good:
[General Questions and Answers] Liljynx:
Hello, I'm not a developer but I've been researching phones lately. The LG V30 might fit your requirements (has a headset jack, expandable memory, rootable) but was made in 2017. Just thought I'd throw it out there.
[General Questions and Answers] ducle2502:
Gaming phone with easy bootloader unlock and long battery life

Hi, I am planning on buying a new phone. I want a decent gaming phone with 18:9 or taller screen. Easy bootloader unlock and long battery life are my main concerns. Please give me some recommendations, thanks a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] stanleyhafeld:
Hi,

I am looking for a new phone and i have two mobile phones in my mind that i like in the midrange category but i can't decide wich one i should pick.

My main question is 'Wich one would you choose or recommend?'

- Meizu Pro 7 (MTK P25) (4GB RAM +64GB)

[IMG="Meizu Pro 7"]http://bestengine.humanoid.fr/uploads/products/meizu-pro-7.png[/IMG]

- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (SD 636) (4GB RAM +64GB)

[IMG="Xiaomi Redmi Note 5"]https://d2giyh01gjb6fi.cloudfront.net/default/0002/27/thumb_126161_default_big.png[/IMG]

Meizu Pro 7 (MTK P25) (4GB RAM +64GB)

What i like on this phone is the back of this phone, with the secondary screen and it have a unique look with on both side a AMOLED screen.

What i have seen on reviews is that the phone have a nice unibody and good build quility and make good photo's.

The screen size of the Meizu Pro 7 is 5.2 inch and it's little smaller then what i am used too (Oneplus One with 5.5 inch). It will fit better in my pockets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (SD 636) (4GB RAM +64GB)

When i saw the new upgraded version of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus i was almost sold till Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 with the Snapdragon 636.

This phone have a screen size of 5.99 inch and it's larger then then the Oneplus One with 5.5 inch. I like the way how the screen looks with the small rounded corners of the screen and the small borders of the phone. Does a 5.99 inch with a flip case fit in your pocket?

Maybe it's just too big but overall i like the performence, photo's and support of this phone.

What would you say?

Is 5.2 inch to small?

Is 5.99 inch to big?

How's the performence between the Meizu Pro 7 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?

How is the camera between these phones?

Big differences between MTK P25 and SD 636?

Wich company have the best support?

Hope someone can help me out to pick a new one. Just want a phone for daily use with smooth performance with multi-tasking. thanks in advance!

:D
[General Questions and Answers] Shark5060:
Hi everyone,

with HTC announcing their U12+ I am unsure which device to buy next and wanted to ask you if you could give me some help with this.

I am currently using a HTC 10 with a custom 8.0 Rom (LeeDroid, Sense based). I had a Galaxy S6 before and like both.

I am currently torn between the Galaxy S9 (non plus) and the U12+

- the S9 is smaller, which I prefer. I don't like to have half a tablet in my hands

- doesn't have a Micro SD Slot (not sure if the Dual Sim version is standard or if I have to pay extra)

- has the option to use wireless charging

- the iris scanner for face unlocking works very fast and relieable, even in low light

- the U12 has this nice touch frame which I really liked on the U11 when I tried it out.

- the audio is far superiour to the S9

- larger battery capacity

- a bit cheaper, even tho that's not really an issue

Now, there are things I am not sure about - for example if an AOSP based ROM (LOS, or any other custom rom) will be available for both devices, since Samsung is REALLY slow on their updates I will most likely have to run a custom rom rather soonish if I want to stay up to date (which I want).

I mostly use my phone to play games most of the day and watch Youtube videos/listen to music while commuting on the train. I am using Apple AirPods, so if there are known issues with the devices (like the current edit of the iops table I have to do with my HTC10 for example) for them to work please let me know.

Are there other phones which would be similar but better suited?

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] boredherobrine13:
Looking for a phone that

1.) That can be bought old/refurbished for no more than about $130 (Preferably an older flagship rather than a newer mid-range device)

2.) Has Expandable Storage

3.) Supports LineageOS 15.1 preferably or at least 14.1 OFFICIALLY, as in on the official website

4.) Will work for sure on Verizon with full msg, call, LTE, etc.

Please advise. Is this even a possibility?
[General Questions and Answers] Amirk365:
Both have microSD. An unlocked phone will probably have AOSP support due to it launching with Android Oreo, meaning Project Treble will be present. I'd go with the S9 but I admit, it just edges the U12+
[General Questions and Answers] kemdroid:
I'd go for the more 5 pro. Treble support and good specs and camera for price.
[General Questions and Answers] Opfergott:
new device after oneplusone

Hi,

my oneplusone broke yesterday and now I am searching for a new device.

I really liked the community support for the OnePlus One and my new phone should have active community too. I am not looking for the latest highend phone. I am searching for a recent mid-class-phone or an older highend device. Budget is 200-400€.

Its important for me that the phone has a headphone jack.

I did already research on other sites but the suggestions (Pixel 1, Mi A1, S7) didnt do it for me.

Best one so far is the Pixel 1, the Mi A1 has no real modding community cause of the Android One thingy, and like the design of the s7 isnt doing it for me.

So now I am asking directly the people in the XDA-forum :D

Greetz Kai
[General Questions and Answers] daiceman:
Looking for a replacement to my google pixel 1, its battery life is starting to drop off. I was looking forward to the essential phone 2 but from all indications it appears to be canceled. My criteria in order of importance:

Flat Back (No camera bump whatsoever)

No wider than ~145mm

No more than $700

Good battery life

decent processor/ram

Headphone jack

Upcoming phones that are going to be released by November are fine suggestions to, I don't need an Immediate replacement.

I was perfectly fine with the Pixel 1, but with Pixel 2 and I assume beyond, they have added a camera bump, so I'm not going to be going with them in the future. I don't put much stock in "premium materials" and haven't ever used cases on my phones. I really liked the design and construction of the galaxy S5, but the camera bump killed it for me.

Having a "lower quality camera" due to no bump is not a big issue for me, I rarely use the camera on my phone.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
Why not a OnePlus 3t or 5?
[General Questions and Answers] Opfergott:
I would really like the OnePlus 5, but its too expensive for me.

The OnePlus 3T feels a little old.
[General Questions and Answers] shar88:
This thread for tablets too?

Would like a suggestion for new tablet with unlockable bootloader/rom support(Lineage is great) for inexpensive(sub $200). Prefer something smaller, like 7-9 inches, currently have a cheapo Amazon Fire 2015 with lineage and its works fine for my needs minus the locked bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
I own the op5 but I don't feel like I'd be unhappy with the 3t. In its price range it's probably one of the fastest phones you can get.
[General Questions and Answers] Opfergott:
I am really thinking about it. Can you tell me where to buy a new oneplus 3t? I checked somes sites and I only found used phones.

My other idea would be the Mi A1, because of the price.

The 3T has better rom support and better specs. Can you guys think about some points for and against the 3T?

I am pretty broke so I really have to think a lot what to buy :D
[General Questions and Answers] Amirk365:
3T's main drawback is the battery. If you can somehow get a new battery, you should be fine but I don't think OnePlus sells batteries.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
Is it that much worse than the OnePlus 5? One of the best things about the op5 for me is that if I forget my charger and I'm staying at my girlfriend's the phone will make it a second day if I don't use it constantly. Plus it will charge up a huge amount in like 15 minutes if you're in a rush to leave in the morning and forgot to charge it earlier. Seems like it will go from 25% to maybe 65% in less than 20 minutes which will easily last all day for me.
[General Questions and Answers] jaed.43725:
OnePlus 5T, Pixel, or Pixel 2?

I do a good bit of international travel. Someplaces I buy local sim cards, others I just use my T-Mobile. I won't be moving away from T-Mobile either. But I need lots of bandwidth coverage. The devices have all the other specs I need such as RAM and processor power.
[General Questions and Answers] ekeefe41:
I am looking for a cheap tablet, with strong specs, with a XDA community that has some ROM's.

Basically the leEco le pro3 of tablets.

I bought a LeEco to replace a broken phone, and have been satisfied by the overall build and the way it runs with LineageOS. I kinda miss having a tablet, and I am a cheap-o.

The Fire tablets seem to be some of the cheapest, but their specs are really lacking. I would like something a little more powerful.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] nelsyv:
Samsung S9 (SM-G9600)?

I'm looking for a phone with a snapdragon 845 (SD835 is passable, but this late in the season I reckon I'll get more "future proof" out of the 845--my current phone is about 4 years old and I hope to get 4 more years out of my next one, too), Google Daydream support, and an unlockable bootloader.

Right now it looks like my best option is the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600, the unlocked international Snapdragon variant).

Pixel 2XL is the other major option, but the lack of expandable storage and headphone jack, iffy display quality, and SD835, and continued high price make it much less attractive to me.

I'll be using it on AT&T, at least for the next year or two.

Here's how I see the pros/cons of the S9:

Pro

Unlockable bootloader (will be nice to be able to upgrade it myself once Samsung stops updating it, Treble makes it pretty easy, too)

Snapdragon 845

Great display (OLED, supports Daydream)

Prices starting to drop to reasonable levels (~$650 on amazon rn, down from MSRP $720) and only continuing to drop

Con

Still a pretty expensive purchase ($600+ is nothing to sneeze at)

No USA warranty (!)

Samsung isn't the best at update speed, especially on their unlocked variants (or so I've heard)

Thoughts? Is it a good idea?
[General Questions and Answers] Shazam Shakeel:
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3 ?

Hi !

I'm Beginner in Android. I'm looking for a phone which will help me to understand Android, Android Rooting and a little bit about Hacking using Andoid

I have two options, Samsug Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z3. So, which help help me the most.

Please Share Your Opinion !
[General Questions and Answers] kc7gr:
Android for Canada: Dual SIM or dedicated? What to choose?

Fellow techies,

I'm based in the USA, but I visit Canada (Vancouver Island/Victoria and the BC mainland) 3-4 times per year. I've discovered, the hard way, that my T-Mobile LG V20 (H918T) Just Doesn't Cut It, especially in Victoria. Despite my rate plan being enabled for it, I consistently lose the ability to do texts, data, and anything other than (overpriced) voice calls while in Victoria proper (Topaz Park, Downtown, etc.)

I'm looking at a couple of ideas. The first is a dual-SIM Android phone, one which gives me the ability to, literally, switch between the two countries (I figure I'll just get a pay-as-you-go SIM from Virgin or Bell for the Canada side). The big problem I've run into here is none of the dual-SIM phones I've looked at to date, either rugged or standard, have a removable (read: user-replaceable) battery. That's one thing I absolutely insist on, and it is a deal-breaker.

The second idea is to get a second Canada-dedicated phone, with a pay-as-you-go SIM, and simply turn my US unit off once I cross the border. Again, however, I'm running into the problem of finding one with a removable battery. I'm also uncertain which model I should look at in terms of bands covered.

I own, and very much like, the LG V20. I'd cheerfully grab another one just for use in Canada -- if I could figure out which specific variant to buy, given my carrier preference!

Advice requested. Thanks much!

UPDATE 9-Jun-18

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For the record: I ended up buying a Motorola z2 Play, variant XT1710-06, from one of the big cell dealers on Amazon. I selected this particular phone mainly because it showed 100% compatibility with Canadian, and high-90's compatibility with USA systems.

So far, I've only used it on T-Mobile (Canada tryout comes in early July). With that said, it works very well indeed. Voice quality is excellent, and wireless hot-spot tethering worked right out of the gate. I had no trouble restoring my contact list from my previous phone, which I had saved as a .vcf file.

I'm in the process of rooting it at the moment. Kudos to Motorola for providing easy assistance to unlock the bootloader (even if it did come with nine zillion warnings about voiding the warranty, everything's on you if it breaks, etc.)

Further updates to follow, once I get root set up.

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ADDITIONAL UPDATE, SAME DAY

With this particular device, since it wasn't carrier-locked and I had no issues with the current Android load, I didn't go any farther with rooting besides installing TWRP and Magisk (16.0, I'm happy to say). Everything's going great, and I can now reinstall my apps.

Keep the peace(es).
[General Questions and Answers] Amirk365:
Grab an Honor 7x. Or a cheap phone.
[General Questions and Answers] ctwftp:
Under $250 - refurbished ok - Need removable battery, root, and unlocked hotspot

Edit: Changed my mind, removable battery isn't absolutely necessary, but preferred.

Would like unlocked but use AT&T currently.

I've been disappointed by samsung in the past so I'm not sure if I want to go that route, but I have found a used note 4 in great shape on craigslist. I read that many note 4 have a problem with shutting down randomly and not restarting. Any opinions on that and any other options to consider?

I need something reliable that I can root and install TWRP , a removable battery or very good battery life as I have to use the hotspot a lot (which I need unlocked so I don't have to pay for it ideally). Doesn't have to be super powerful, maybe the minimum equivalent of a galaxy s4 or s5.

Any suggestions are appreciated!
[General Questions and Answers] bundito:
Restorable after trying LineageOS, PostmarketOS, Halium, Plasma Mobile?

Hi XDA.

Looking for my first Android device in about 10 years. Trying to kick the Apple habit. I'm looking for something I can load up with Lineage, Postmarket, Halium, and eventually KDE Plasma Mobile. BUT I'd really like to know if i can roll back to stock (or Lineage) if Plasma Mobile is too buggy or unfinished or whatever to please my nerdy self.

I've narrowed down the search (from hundreds!) to:

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

8" Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Both of these have decent screens and specs and sell (used) for about $175. Any advice, particularly about the rollback-ability question?

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] shashank g:
I don't think you should go with Samsung considering you want to use that phone for 4 years. Samsung is not good at updates and also horrible bloatware which will eventually slow down your phone. Go with one plus 6