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[General Questions and Answers] jaqjordan:
Hi,

I have to buy phone to my company. I've selected two:

- Huawei Mate 10 Lite

- Sony Xperia XA2

It can't be anything else. It has to be phone available in operator.

Advantages Mate 10 Lite:

- 4/64GB

- 18:9

Advantages Sony XA2:

- NFC

- USB-C

- Battery life

- Clean Android

- Snap 630 with QC

I'm wondering is 3GB RAM will be enough for upcoming 2 years?
[General Questions and Answers] Skull97:
I will go with Sony then. RAM is not that important with smartphone, Android is smart enough to handle it. FYI, I have been using a 2 GB RAM phone for 5 years now (lol) , and it's still quite good.
[General Questions and Answers] jaqjordan:
Yes. Sony is my front-runner. Looks and feels like flagship.
[General Questions and Answers] JonnyW710:
Hello everyone. I am currently using an lg stylo 3 plus, wife has a htc desire 530. I am about to buy us new phones. She wants whatever I get. I'm not really sure what I want to get and am looking for some suggestions. We are looking to spend about 250-300 per phone. I want something with lots of dev support. I'm a custom romaholic. I'll change roms 3 times a day to play around. Needs to have a decent camera. I like the camera on my stylo 3 plus so would like something similar or better. Must have sd slot. Run games smoothly like gta:sa. Any suggestions would be great.
[General Questions and Answers] aggelosf:
Hello,

I would like recommendations for a 7'' tablet to be used in a project that includes speech analysis so... built in microphone matters. Lenovos tab3 7 have been used in the same project but audio quality was not so good. Well I know that is a bit difficult thing to ask on tablets of that range.

Other requirements are >= bluetooth 4.0 and at least android 5.1 since we need to use an external device also.

I think that unfortunately the budget per tablet is not that high. around 100 EUR (125 USD). Any ideas?

Some candidates at the moment are:

a. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

b. Lenovo Tab 7 or Lenovo Tab 7 Essential (essential does not support GSM)

c. Huawei MediaPad T3 7.0

P.S. video will also be used for the analysis but audio quality is more important
[General Questions and Answers] tt c6:
PHONE SOLUTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ???????

Searches of XDA shows nothing.

I need a phone for my 95 year old mother.

She had a flip phone on my Sprint account, but dropped it getting out of the car. Thinking of activating on T-mobile or Verizon pre-paid.

I need to decide between the 3:

- another Flip Phone

-Android with a Elderly/Child launcher

-Smartwatch

Things to consider:

- Preferably Unlocked, able to work on all US carriers, or at least on T-mobile

- Easiest to use

Wish list-

- Able to connect to hearing aids

- Able to find device it it, or she, gets lost

Thanks in advance.

PS

I gave her my Samsung S8 and set it up on "Easy Mode" with only ONE home screen with just the pictures of family members faces to easy dial them for calls.

She's even complaining about that being too complicated. ( God help me. )
[General Questions and Answers] da.trute:
Hi, can anyone recommend a !!USED!! android tablet I can pickup used sub £50 that has an IR port. I'm looking for a 7-9 inch but no larger.

There is a list here but it doesnt cover the differencies in UK models, some of there on here dont have an IR port on the UK models Galaxy TAB2/3 for instance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ith_IR_blaster

best options i've seen so far is the Tab S 8.0 but they still go for around £90 in average condition, I dont really want to pay more than £50 s its only going to be used to test home automation, if it all works i'll get something better.

It has to have an IR port for reasons I wont bore you with.
[General Questions and Answers] Dmgpkk:
Best phone for $200?

Hey everyone I'm relatively new to rooting. I'm looking for a good phone for $200 or less that has good ROM support. I was looking at the honor 7X but only one ROM so far that's not fully working (openkirin). As long as there still updating it that's fine with me. I want a stock pixel 2 experience basically. The main things I want from a phone is rear fingerprint sensor and small bezels and a good build quality (loving the look of the honor 7X). Anyone know if anyone else is working on ROMs for it or if it getting treble will allow more ROM to be available or if openkirin is still working on fixing the issues it has. Or if there is any other phones that I should look into. Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] JollyDrifter:
Huawei mate 10 pro or Samsung galaxy s8. They are the same price where I live. What should I buy? Thx in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] guthrien:
If I had to buy an android tablet, I'd go only Nexus. They are well spec'd for the price and the latest updates matters more compared to phones. Plus the tech moves a little slower.

Though it pains me to say it (I'd never buy another iPhone) I'd also buy an iPad instead. Especially for gamers. The software is absurdly better (I own both). Don't waste time or money with deals on no name tablets. You will regret it.
[General Questions and Answers] R.H.:
Sprint: GSIII or GN2

Just like my title says, I'm currently torn between the GSIII and GNII. I'm overdue for an upgrade by 3 months now. I've played with both in store and I'm still torn between the two... I'm just wondering which will provide me more usability over it's lifetime, without getting caught up in the novelty features of each device. I'm an orthopedic surgeon that has a passion for picture taking and I rarely use my phone for anything other than being a phone....
[General Questions and Answers] lukeja:
WP8

HTC 8X is a great choice, blows your two options out of the water but I would go with the GSIII out of your choices!
[General Questions and Answers] frog1982:
Is there a good site that anybody has experience with for buying used phones
[General Questions and Answers] question_air:
My budget is up to £130, £140 at a stretch. I'm ok buying used phones also, so that means I can aim for higher spec phones.

(£130 - £140 = $210 - $225)
[General Questions and Answers] XThe_GManX:
I think the Samsung Galaxy Ace is quite cheap these days, I've used it for an year and a half and it's a great low-mid range device!
[General Questions and Answers] stevecrox:
Cyanogenmod

I currently own a Sony Xperia Play but it is somewhat crippled by low Ram and 348mb of free storage space. I love the gamepad but can't see anything else on the market, so I'm looking for a new phone at the moment I am thinking either the Sony Xperia T or a Motorola i Razr Maxx.

My wishlist is:

Camera taking button

3.5" - 4.5" screen

1GB RAM (possibly more if recommended for future proofing)

2GB internal application storage (possibly more if recommended for future proofing)

CyanogenMod support (CM10, with good chance of getting CM11)
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
Sorry man but DO NOT GET THE ACE. It's specs were severely dated when ARMv7 became the standard.

For $210-$225, you can definitely get a used Galaxy S which is better than the Ace. But let's aim higher.

Some of the Tegra 2 phones can be bought at that price (Atrix, G2X, etc.) but we can go even higher.

I think I might be stretching it but you might be able to buy a used Galaxy S2, and even a used Galaxy Nexus for that price. You definitely want to check eBay or Amazon, but if you save a little more ($250-$280) they are definitely in that price range
[General Questions and Answers] inincognito:
i'm getting a new smartphone but I'm wondering what kind of hardware would I need to do everyday stuff like calendar, youtube videos, gmail, browsing, calls, sms, tethering, couple of random apps like workout logs or something, etc and maybe a game or two?

dual core vs single core

512mb ram vs 768mb ram vs 1gb ram
[General Questions and Answers] sirlinux03:
I have the option to stay with sprint and get the Galaxy Nexus "free" + a $199 nexus 7 or switch to T-Mobile and wait until the "$199" nexus 4 is available + no nexus 7
[General Questions and Answers] dontsurf:
My missus has one, but she's had it for over 18 months now, and you can get much better at that price point now if you shop smart.
[General Questions and Answers] Pritt0:
Hi folks,

I've got a SGS, and now I've the chance to choose a GNote or a SGS3.

Which one do you suggest? Why?

Thanks a lot! ;)
[General Questions and Answers] egps2:
I would suggest a GS3 if 4.8 inches is big enough or the GNote if you like an even bigger phone! I think S3 will be enough but the GNote 2 is a performance and feature filled beast but I imagine it might be cheaper to get an S3 if you shop around! So for me: S3 but for you? Think about size and cost :)
[General Questions and Answers] Pritt0:
Actually I think I'll go for GNote, the reason is quite simple: now I own an SGS, thus an SGS3 would be an upgrade while a GNote a new user experience, thanks to very big display and pen. And I'm not talking only about GNote2, but also for GNote, which is nowadays far cheaper. From a technical point of view SGS3 and GNote (the first GNote) have quite the same hardware. Same camera, RAM, GPU. With aftermarket ROMs we now can achieve from GNote an user experience quite similar to the one provided by GNote2, but with more little expense. As matter stands, my impression is that GNote is the best choice between SGS3 and GNote. (Obviously if I could spend more, then I'll buy a GNote2 for sure).

Am I *out of the road* with this analysis or not?
[General Questions and Answers] egps2:
I think a GNote would be amazing but you have to be sure you are comfortable with the big screen! If you don't think it's too big then go for it! But please make sure you pick up a real one at the shops or see a friend's GNote just to be sure you like the size! It's obviously a personal matter but I'm sure you will be happy with it! Just check out some extra reviews on youtube and online to be sure of it :)
[General Questions and Answers] linedpaper:
I'm looking to switch to an Android phone, coming from an iPhone 4. I'm currently on AT&T, but I am open to changing carriers. I'm between two phones at the moment and looking for insight and/suggestions. The HTC One X+ is on the list. It has a better camera and quad core over my other option the Maxx HD which has a better battery and carrier. Any suggestions? My must have list is:

At least 32gb storage

Good Camera

Decent/good battery life

Fast

4g

Is there anything else I should be looking at other than these two? I'm having trouble weighing what is more important. I'm concerned about the battery life and carrier (AT&T) on the HTC One X+, but for the Maxx HD I'm concerned about the camera and the dual core instead of quad core processor. I'm not looking for super nice photos, but I do use the camera quite a bit to take quick pictures of my 7 month old, so I want them to look good.

Thanks,

Tim
[General Questions and Answers] dontsurf:
Buy outright, leave the contract for the birds would be my advice. Unless you have no money for an outright purchase (or parallel imported) then you'll save a fortune in the long run by buying outright. If you then throw a custom ROM on there - after a suitable period, and because it'll likely have an unlockable bootloader - you're likely to get much better battery life and user experience out of it.

Having said that, have you looked at the LG Optimus G? 13mp camera on that.
[General Questions and Answers] linedpaper:
I'm probably going to go with a contract due to the upfront cost, I understand my limitations there. I have briefly looked at the Optimus G, but haven't read good things. I also read that LG is notoriously bad for updates.
[General Questions and Answers] dontsurf:
I've only read good things. :) Make sure you're checking out the reviews for the 13mp model, not the 8mp.

I don't know about LG's updates, but most manufacturers are pretty poor with their stock updates, and it probably gets worse when you're carrier locked. As a former HTC owner, I'd say that if you're concerned about updates then you should probably stay away from HTC. They take a long time to update SenseUI for all the phones.
[General Questions and Answers] P6raf:
Sorry to ask but I need some advice

I know this question is asked by a million users but I need some advice on a suitable tablet.:o

I've spent literally hours looking through forums (trying to find someone with the same needs) and looked at all of the different brands on the market but still non the wiser.:(

OK here's the deal...

Main purpose will be as an in car sat nav system (hope to connect audio with the cars stereo maybe)

secondly it will double as a wifi based web browser for my wife.

The features I'm looking for are;

GPS,

USB port/ports

Bluetooth (connect with my bluetooth obd)

Wifi

HDMI

Android based (preferably easily upgraded as and when needed)

and a 7 inch screen

I don't want a sim based tab as I have no need for it.

The Galaxy tab 2 ticks all the boxes but I've read the satnav function is not very good, true ?

Vexia navlet looks good but can't find anyone selling them or any owners reviews.

I've also found a few chinese brands I've never heard of which are shipped from China (seems a little unsafe to me)

Surely someone here who's their stuff and can point me in the right direction. Please;)
[General Questions and Answers] DarthMaul14:
Hi all. I'm looking for an upgrade for my moto g5 plus. I m thinking about getting either the LG g5,LG G6, Moto x4 android one or HTC u11 life. Any other suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] JebyDroid:
Best Tablet/Phablet for in-car installation?

Guys, which is the best mini-Tablet (8") or Phablet for in-car installation?

I need aggressive Doze, easy / well documented root method, well supported from XDA community.

I'll use it with Laptimer app BT gps antenna + OBDlink + GoPro Session for trackdays and regular Android Auto for day to day driving. It will be connected via BT to the car head unit

Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] sonyzz:
razer phone or xz premium?

Razer phone vs XZ premium? i can't choose, i've been debating for atleast a week now ? both have what i want and both have minuses, first advantages - razer: big battery, bigger high refresh screen, amazing speakers / sony: better camera, brighter screen, headphone jack, water resistance.... dissadvantages razer: dimmer screen ( but not so dim compared to s8, atleast in shop), no waterproofing, no headphone jack / sony: not so amazing speakers (i know since im a sony guy and i have xperia z for 3.5 years and xperia z2 for 3 years) smaller battery, 5.5'' display runs at 1080p most of the time (when razer has adjustable screen resolution but on default runs at 1440p) so which one? :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Gizmosis:
unlocking hotspot priority

Short story:

looking for reasonably priced reliable phone through sprint that i know will be easy to root and unlock the wireless hotspot on before buying. USB c charging port preferred, but not a deal breaker. doesn't have to be the newest most powerful phone, but want it to have a long life of use, good antenna , and a good camera as well.

More (too much) info:

Not my first android and other than my current one have rooted them all. usually only buy a phone when my old one dies (2-3 years), but i live in the country and my phone is my only source of internet (no cable or hardwired internet available). as a result i usually want a new phone right away and can't (mostly don't) do much research before heading to the store to get a replacement right away for the broken one. as a result i didn't find out till after i bout it that the lg g5 not only was prone to issues (older versions, mine supposedly not faulty), but root wasn't available for it as a result because nobody was bothering with it. my phone still works, but i have to tether it it laptop in order to use internet at home and i'm basically tethered down to one spot since reception is also spotty in my house (country), and a 10 ft usb cable. i unlocked the hotspot on all my previous androids after rooting and want this so i not only can use my laptop as a laptop at home, but also so i can connect my other devices to the internet at home that i can't tether right to my phone (nintendo switch and streaming video services mostly). I have been using sprint for years because they were the only ones at the time that had unlimited data since i was using the phone for all internet at home.

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lg g5 pretty much can't be rooted. i have it now and that's why i'm looking for a new one. the battery switching is cool on it though, i have an extra battery with a external battery charger, and the accessories are dirt cheep because the first ones released had an overheating issue which supposedly got fixed. i haven't had that problem, but the screen does seem to have a slight issue with image burning in when used for extended periods and with brightness high (mostly seeing the outline of the facebook buttons on the edge of the screen after closing the app), but it has never stuck around for me and has always gone away after being turned off for a while. i do like it for the most part and wouldn't bother with a new phone personally if i could only root it and unlock the hotspot.
[General Questions and Answers] sac02:
Want to replace Samsung GS4.

Requirements:

Need to stay with AT&T due to work

Rootable / Custom ROM capable

Removable battery (I might be OK if the phone is easy to disassemble and replace the battery)

Expandable memory

Better camera than my current GS4

That's pretty much it.

No real budget requirements. I plan to own it for a long time (still rocking the GS4, 5 years later) so I'm willing to pay a bit more for a better phone if that's the best option.

Older model / used phones are OK if they are better options than new models for some reason.

edit: Non-mainstream models like Xiaomi are also OK.

THANKS!
[General Questions and Answers] JonnyW710:
https://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/development/twrp-3-0-2-0-lg-g5-h840-t3604778

There is the way to root the G5
[General Questions and Answers] Fastneasy1:
I don't want the S9+,Iphone, or any US carrier flagship phone-Any suggestions??

I have T-mobile and I'm considering pre-ordering the S9+ in a couple days because I'm able to finance it and not pay a ridiculous payment at one time like the Oneplus5t,Made Pro 10,etc. I'm using an S6 edge that belongs to sis. I bought the V30+ 2 weeks ago but returned it when I realized how big it is and doesn't have an LED indicator.I lost $110 which sucks lol($50 restocking fee+$65 V30 Otterbox).

I've been researching the phones below and seem to like them(eww I can't stand iphones/samsungs).I want a phone that has at least 6GB RAM, isn't big, 64GB internal storage but 128GB would be nice.

Oneplus5t

Made pro 10

Mia mix 2?

Can you add anything else to the list or suggest a phone because I really don't want to resort to a phone that everyone else already has. Believe me I'm doing my own research
[General Questions and Answers] Balaji2404:
Phone in need

I live here in India. I want to buy a phone under 20k. I can wait until march end. I would like to use the phone atleast for the next 3-4 years. I dont give any specification a special priority. What phone can i buy by march end?
[General Questions and Answers] santamanga:
Maybe look into Doro smartphones.

From this Swedish company.

But on the other hand, does she really need a smartphone? Better some stupid easy phone with long battery life.
[General Questions and Answers] hronis1:
What device to choose?

So, I found 2 devices that interest me. The first one is the ulefone power 3 and second one is the doogee mix 6gb ram version. Which is better?
[General Questions and Answers] MonadoLink:
Does anyone know of a rootable Virgin Mobile phone that supports 128GB micro SD cards or higher? I have been using an LG G Stylo LS700 for 2 years, and aside from the lack of storage space that is almost enough, it locks up every time I get a text or voicemail, and any time I use a certain amount of memory. This is likely due to the rooted ROM I found on XDA being unstable. I am looking to upgrade to another phone on the same network, but don't know my options. Most LG phones on Sprint networks have locked bootloader now, and many Samsungs don't support sD cards, but I know there are still some options out there. Hopefully not too expensive, like under $400. I spent over 30 minutes making this message because people keep calling me, and my phone is so slow that loading the page again and navigating here takes forever. My phone can't handle an app in the foreground and keep one in the background running.
[General Questions and Answers] Tarts5:
Help choosing a compact smartphone

Im looking to buy a smartphone in a few months that is rather compact by todays standards (I currently own a Xperia Z5 Compact). Im looking for somethings that matches these criterias:

- not bigger than a 5" screen (had an LG G2 aswell and that would be the maximum acceptable size)

- good (above average) battery life

- good camera (the one in Z5Compact was the biggest disappointment and afraid to look into the new XZ2 Compact because of that)

- I dont play any games or run any hardware demanding applications, so preference would be battery life. Dont really need tons of storage space either.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] StackUnderflow:
Which flagship do I get?

I currently have a Note 2, it's becoming slow and sluggish, youtube videos cut out for no reason, Reddit app/any website takes a minimum of 10 seconds to load, pinch and zoom is more like pinch, wait 2 seconds, then zoom.

If I were to get a new phone, it will be a flagship and I'm looking at the $700-800 range. I'm on T-Mo in the US right now, but I expect the lifespan of this phone will see me go to Europe or Canada. Right now I'm looking at Pixel 2 XL and S9+. Leaning towards the S9+ because it has literally everything, all the things. Pixel 2 XL because it has an unlocked bootloader and consistent Android updates (but for the price of a worse camera, 30% slower processor, worse screen, no wireless charging/being a full generation behind/less RAM/other stuff I'm sure). I thought about getting a S8+ since it's basically the same phone but decided treble could be worth the extra money.

I need it to be sturdy and last a long time (5 years like my Note 2). I drop my Note 2 (with no case) at least once a week from pants pockets to hardwood floor. I do need it to be powerful enough to play Runescape mobile when that comes out (but they said it should run on a snapdragon 835). Screen size should be as big as possible.

Brownie points if I can screw with custom ROMs. But the main reason I needed to screw with custom ROMs for my Note 2 was because the Samsung bloatware was consuming way too much battery/processor cycles, like a ridiculous amount, so it's not really necessary if they don't install their own stupid app store/chat app/S Voice/Samsung push service, whatever the f*** that is on my phone.

Brownie points if they have a good VR implementation so I can watch Netflix.

If I do go with Samsung, should I spend the extra $200-300 to get the Exynos version? Are the Snapdragon versions really 30% slower/have no way to customize? And is there a way to remove all bloatware (Bixby) from the phone? Since my Note 2 isn't broken yet, I can wait a while to buy, when's the best time to buy?

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] KrypticNerd:
Dear XDA, I am new to the Android world, I love the Samsung phone displays. Where can I buy the S9+ international variant? Would it be more expensive than buying directly from Samsung USA? Thank you for reading my post!

Kindest regards,

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Dear XDA, I am new to the Android world, I love the Samsung phone displays. Where can I buy the S9+ international variant? Would it be more expensive than buying directly from Samsung USA? Thank you for reading my post!

Kindest regards,