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[General Questions and Answers] flyboy21:
galaxy s4 or galaxy note 2

should i buy the galaxy note 2 now or wait for the galaxy s4

what i was planning to do with my phone is gaming and internet browsing,but what i'm concern is that the note 2 is gone lose his horse power against future games and that the s4 will be better for the more graphic intensive games in the future because of his exynos 5 chip,second is that im just a little bit worried about the screen quality of the note 2 and is the s4 rumored 1080p display gonna be alot better than the note 2 display,third is the size im 6 foot 6 and i thinking that the note 2 is not too big for me but generally i think that the note 2 is not to big for no buddy if you're sitting at the couch and comfortably holding the phone with one or two hands but my concern is when your in a hurry and you have your one hand full with bags or somthing and then you need to answer your phone or send a text message could you still use your note 2 with the other hand comfortably or secure enough not to drop it,fourth is that a need a good amount of internal memory for my apps and how it is right now the note 2 comes only with 16gb internal (i now there is a hack how to swap internal whit external memory but i dont now how good that is gone work) and that the s4 maybe come with 64gb right out of the box because samsung is working on a thiner and faster 64gb chip,and finally my last thought is like with every rumor is that they might be truth or not and that is what is eating me up is to wait for it to see are they real or not and why i can't wait no more because a never had a smartphone before (right now own a nokia c6-00) and i dont have alot of money to spend every half year to buy a new smartphone thats why my next phone needs to be good and not that i spend all my money for one phone and a couple of months later there is a better phone for almost the same amount of money,so that's all i have to say sorry for such a long post but i want to be really detailed about it and sorry if my english was bad am not so good ad it used google translate
[General Questions and Answers] Mikeparakh:
Nexus 10, Asus Transformer Infinity or wait until January / February in the hope of something new or an upgrade to the infinity?
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
IMO Go for the nexus, windows is fresh but hey you can always use launcher 7 on Android to get a similar feel ;)

You seriously need to summarize that! :|

Sent.... just sent!!
[General Questions and Answers] lolmit:
why you reccomend for me the nexus ?

i need some long explain please...
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
Well you said you thought WP8 is exciting, but with a Nexus you will get Android updates the fastest. Just think, when they release.Android 5.0 the Nexus 4 will be there to receive it. Won't THAT be more exciting than whatever next WP releases?

Also, no WP7 devices were upgraded to WP8. I don't really trust WP and updates because of that.

And WP8 isn't very exciting at all anyway, you will like it for a day than BAM! Instant boredom.
[General Questions and Answers] rkoforever90:
xperia s future proof ??

friends,ive decided on buying xperia s .so i want to know does it have decent dev support and will it get unofficial updates and custom roms in future.ie; is the device future proof

N.B:galaxy nexus is on my second preference but coz of better camera and better gpu (im a gamer) xperia s is my 1st preference.
[General Questions and Answers] ChuckTesta:
I wanted go buy the asus transformer infinity tf700 pad for my birthday but it has no sim card slot. On the one hand i can use my phone as a wifi hotspot but on the other hand i could just buy a tablet with a sim slot.

Should i buy a normal tablet and use wifi hotspots or just buy a tablet with a sim slot? I have unlimited 15 mb internet speed on my cellphone only im afraid it will drain both my phone and the tablets battery.

Help will be much appriciated!
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
There is a CyanogenMod team, a AOKP team and a Paranoid team (which is also a Pac team). Is that enough for you?

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[General Questions and Answers] lolmit:
why boredom?
[General Questions and Answers] ben12a:
Hello,

I've had the oneplus one for about 3 years now, looking to upgrade as its starting to gonky with my network connection.

I'm looking for:

* $200-300 range

* fairly modding-oriented if possible, or at least a decent modding community. I wouldn't mind something like the oneplus one where roms/mods are very easy to do.

* at least 32 gb of storage (or sd card slot)

* works with t-mobile

* working gps

the higher its performance the better as well I suppose.

So far I've been looking at the redmi note 4/5, the xiaomi mi5, (the mi5 seems to be my favorite right now).

However, I'm still on the fence, as I don't know much about these brands, and how well development is for any of these phones.
[General Questions and Answers] aviralrstg:
Go for Mi 5 if you want performance or Redmi Note 4 if your want more battery. Mi5 has great support but you will need to unlock the bootloader by requesting MI first. Or you could go for Moto G5, it comes with almost stock Android out of the box and receives fast Android updates.

Xiaomi doesn't care about the Android version when updating phones. So all you get is just one Android version update and then just MIUI updates.

Hit thanks if this helped you!
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
Which is the best phone under 4.9"??? (android)
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
provide more details about the needs for your phone
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
Nothing special. At least 2gb ram, best camera possible, good battery.
[General Questions and Answers] Lensters:
I need cheap

I'm looking for a cheap phone to use as a remote control running Broadlink's e-Control. On play it says the requirements are wifi and 2.2 or later. I bought a HTC Desire HD but play said it was incompatible. I figured it was software related so I unlocked it with HTCdev and bricked it (don't use HTCdev and S-off HTC devices with recent OS updates as unlocking doesn't unlock the important partitions). So I'm looking again. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone bought one of the $30 "unbranded M5" phones off eBay?
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
You could go with Xperia X Compact or Xperia Z5 Compact
[General Questions and Answers] Farhan308:
Xiaomi Mi5 or Huawei Honor 6X

Guys I'm buying a new phone soon. I've cut down my option to these two phones. Please help me choose the one which is the best as i'm a bit bad in choosing. If u have any other phone that might be a better option than these but in similar price range please do suggest me. Thanks for your time
[General Questions and Answers] Trunksleo:
I dont like sony, there is another alternative?

Enviado desde mi E5803 mediante Tapatalk
[General Questions and Answers] Slic0607:
LgV30 going to be a game changer! I've decided to not get the S8!
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
Both are pretty good, but I'd go with Mi 5, because it has excellent community/ROM support.

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Not really, you can use GSMArena's phone finder to find a phone that you may like.
[General Questions and Answers] Isley_:
Guys what would you recommend, LG G4 (32gb) for 147€ or Xiaomi Note 4x (32Gb) for 170 USD?
[General Questions and Answers] syco123:
Leaving Sprint and moving to Verizon and need a phone recommendation. The budget is $200, what phone would you recommend?

The ideal phone would be straight forward to root, and have a very stable custom ROM available (6 or 7). I'd like to pick it up from Amazon to try it out for the 30 day return window. So the ability to fully return to stock would be good. Nice, but not necessary, would be Android Pay too.

What are my options?
[General Questions and Answers] Farhan308:
Thanks for the suggestion, any suggestion for which earphone to go with to pair it along with the Mi5(wired) :D
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
I heard Sennheiser are very good.
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
Go to head-fi.org for tons of earphone comparisons. They have a lot of experience audiophiles on there.
[General Questions and Answers] naren12:
Can anyone suggest me a smartphone under rs.7000 in India which is easy to root and install xposed and have custom ROMs and kernels.
[General Questions and Answers] Vyacheslav V.:
Please, write us price in dollars (USD) so we can better help you.
[General Questions and Answers] naren12:
It is about 108 dollars

But i am in India so suggest me something available in India.:p
[General Questions and Answers] Vyacheslav V.:
Well, I suggest my phone then. LG L90 - it's pretty fast (quad core CPU, 1 GB of RAM, Adreno 305 GPU) very cheap (it costed me around 70 USD when I bought it new/unused right after release), has custom ROMs (CMs up from CM11 to CM13 - all OFFICIAL builds), many unofficial custom ROMs (including Lineage OS) compiled from official sources by enthusiasts, few custom kernels for official CM13 and official LG firmware (which can be updated up to Android 5.1 Lollipop) but must of which aren't supported anymore and nice community. There are also a 2SIM and NFC variants​ of LG L90 available if you need it. But I'm not sure if it's 100% available in India. You can check for yourself if you interested.
[General Questions and Answers] naren12:
Thanks. But your phone is about 190 dollars in india

I think Someone from india could help me:rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] sumeshmeena:
Device having gyroscope.

I need a device having gyroscope. Which is the most affordable smartphone having it?
[General Questions and Answers] Vyacheslav V.:
You can grab one in a good condition from eBay for 60$.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/LG-L90-D405-u...%3A7b2e685c15b0a9947385f2cffff6591f%7Ciid%3A1
[General Questions and Answers] jbeezley:
Motorola nexus 6 sounds like what you're describing to me. Idk about the availability on amazon, but they can be had for only $100 now. Really nice phone for media consumption. I had one for almost 2 years and everything related to making it xda-style custom is super easy. Like even for a beginner it would be easy. Google that one and see if you'd be interested. It works with any carrier out the box, even cdma.
[General Questions and Answers] syco123:
Thanks for your reply.

I looked into the Motorola nexus 6, but I'm not seeing anywhere close to $100, most are a little over $300. For the perfect phone I could push my budget, but the Motorola Nexus 6 is a 32Gb phone without an SD card. A 64gb would probable be fine, but again, way out of budget. There are also many complaints of Nougat effectively bricking it with endless bootloops and battery shutdown issues. Talk of a class action law suit too, so thanks but I don't think a Nexus 6 is my answer.
[General Questions and Answers] jbeezley:
True it doesn't have an external SD, but it does come in both 32gb and 64gb variants. I don't know where you got that information about class action lawsuits, but if you'll just look through the forums on Xda, you'll see that it's a great device. You should buy this phone on ebay or swappa. I got mine on ebay nearly 2 years ago for $251 and it had only been manufactured 3 months prior and included a case in the sale. I've seen local Craigslist ads for the 64gb as low as $145 and the 32gb on eBay as low as $88. Of course those aren't mint phones, but you can't beat that price when all the defects can be hidden in a case.

If you're against it just because, well that's fine. We all have our opinions. Although it does seem you're more uninformed than biased. It also seems you have no interest in researching flashing roms and are looking for a vanilla, ota updating, so easy I only have to charge it type device. In that case I'd suggest an iPhone 5s. They are running $150 for the 16gb new. If you'd like more storage it'll be a bit more though, maybe about $200-225.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
There is a class action lawsuit getting ready to hit Google due to the random shutdowns and bootloops that have plugged the 6p and 5x and some are looking to add the n6 to the list as well as it is due to 7.x that is causing the issues.
[General Questions and Answers] jbeezley:
I've known about the 5x for some time and the 6p more as chatter, but I stand corrected about the N6. This is the first I've heard of it. Mine had a single random reboot in the 2 years I'd had it. I've had at least 3 on this note and I've only had it about 4 days (but I'm a bit rusty with Samsung flashing). My nexus was solid, but that's not to say they all are. My apologies to syco123. I am the uninformed one.
[General Questions and Answers] Truth_Seeker1:
Android device manufacturers and software updates

What Android device manufacturers provide their devices with long software update lifecycles and also rapidly push Google's monthly security updates?

I'm considering buying an Android device, and it would be my first Android device. On the Google Store, late at night a few days ago, I configured a Pixel XL and added it to my Google Store cart, but did not finalize the purchase. The next morning I read that Google's policy is to provide software feature updates for only two years, and security updates for three years or eighteen months after the device stopped being sold on the Google Store, whichever comes last. Considering that I was about to pay almost $1,000 for this phone, two years for software feature updates isn't long enough (not to mention that we're already six months into it). For comparison, I'm using a laptop that is almost eight years old and yet is running Windows 10 (specifically, the Creators' Update).

Further, I had chosen the Pixel XL because the Pixel series is first to receive updates, and when it comes to Google's monthly security updates, prompt delivery of those updates is important for everyone, not just Nexus and Pixel owners. From what I've read, lots of OEMs are slow to deliver monthly security updates.

Therefore, I ask the question that I started this post with.
[General Questions and Answers] strongst:
You can't compare a android smartphone with a laptop and its operating system. Computers or PCs have drivers that are available everywhere and most of them are native. Android smartphones have drivers for only that special device build into a rom. You can't install another rom not suited for that device what is possible with nearly any operating system for nearly any pc(for comparison reasons.

In short: Google has long support. The longest support you will receive for your device from XDA developers and its talented members aka devs.

Please have a look at HTC HD2 and see how old it is and what roms are available and what's the latest ones!

You can't rely on the industry of smartphones. You can only rely on yourself or other xda members making a device great(support it for a long time).
[General Questions and Answers] Truth_Seeker1:
"Computers or PCs have drivers that are available everywhere" <-- what do you mean?

"most of them are native" <-- what do you mean?

Can you clarify this statement? It's a bit difficult to read and understand.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but what I think you're saying in this segment is that Nexus and Pixel phones will have the longest support from third-party ROM developers on XDA-developers.com, and you use the HTC HD2 (a device that I presume was like a Nexus device) as an example.

So two years for feature updates and three years for security patches is industry-standard practice?
[General Questions and Answers] syco123:
No worries mate, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

I have a Nexus and have been rooting and flashing since my HTC Hero, (my name is SyCo123 and I'm a flashaholic). I think for now my budget and wants/needs has me stuck with my S5 stock unrooted. The return window for the S5 is rapidly closing too, so, while there's a few niggles, the only big issue is the battery life. Late last night I decided to get a massive zerolemon battery and case and call it good. I'm going to be stock for a while. See, I can quit flashing anytime, *twitch.

:)

I'm going to unsub for now, so please PM me if needed.
[General Questions and Answers] khandu:
Hey guys..

Hello from Australia.. Looking for a device to mainly be used in car for android auto, few bluetooth related apps which are android only, and decent hardware for long term XDA support (firmwares / OS etc to get latest builds) so i can keep it updated for the above and for tinkering.. Qi charging will be a bonus but not necessary (as my car supports wireless charging)

Not going to be my main phone.. so looking for low - mid end pricing..

Any suggestions?? Have been thinking on the OnePlus Range - One / Two / 3 / 3T .. But not sure which one of these or any other..
[General Questions and Answers] strongst:
standard not, practice yes. I can't look into future or read mind of the industry. Maybe it will change.

You see. PCs and Smartphones can do likely the same, but it's software handling is completely different. And it's little bit difficult to understand ;)

Edit: quoting from XDA app is a dream, hope you'll find your answers.
[General Questions and Answers] hyperterminal:
A cheap device with a lot of develop[er support. Like with a lot of custom roms available which is easy-to-root.
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
the OnePlus 3 is pretty much supported here.. probably more supported than any other device, and although the OnePlus 3T is new phone, but if you take a look at the Development thread of the phone, there is a great unexpected progress, plenty of ROMs out there.
[General Questions and Answers] simpletim:
Looking for rooted phone for linux

I am looking to buy an android smartphone for the first time and am looking for two requirements.

1) I want root on the device so i can install linux (can be in chroot)

2) I want to be able to hook up a usb keyboard and mouse as well as connect a monitor/tv through a wire (no bluetooth or chromecast type stuff)

I want to use the phone with usb hub or dock (like dex dock for samsung s8) when at home and be able to just use touchscreen when on break at work and out and about. I mainly would like to do software development stuff.

Can someone recommend a phone that would be able to do these two things?
[General Questions and Answers] strongst:
Since Linux has no touch friendly desktop environment, it's better to use a bigger screen, hence a tablet would be your possible choice. Otherwise it will hurt your eyes and fingers to navigate Linux on that small touchscreen.

On xda portal there was a tutorial to install Linux some weeks ago, it's nearly possible to install Linux on all Android phones.
[General Questions and Answers] majikmer:
I'm in need of a new phone. I'm on us cellular, I don't want to pay over $400 and I want to easily acquire root. What would you suggest?
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
There is the OnePlus 3 32gb, it worths a little more than $400 but worth the prize, and also there is the Honor 8, it's a great phone, the 32gb variant worths less than $400.
[General Questions and Answers] majikmer:
Will either of those work on the US cellular network?
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
Oops!!, The OnePlus 3 and the Honor 8 international variants only works with the GSM carriers such as T-Mobile and AT&T, but not CDMA ones, probably because of the old technology.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Is the Samsung A5 2016 good? I read about it in the reviews. And it has enough support from the Devs, atleast according to me.

I'm not sure. It seems very reasonable for my budget too...

Help is greatly appreciated
[General Questions and Answers] magus7091:
Okay, hopefully someone here can offer some good ideas. I'm looking for a new phone to use with my service provider (cricket) so I know my options are essentially wide open, but, in this case, that's exactly the problem. So what I'm looking for is a decent mid-range phone that won't break the bank, and that has an active dev community. I really have grown to love having the customizations that come with a device that has active ROMs. So my basic requiremnts are:

1) Expandable memory

2) Minimum 2 GB RAM

3) Active comunity with at least 1-2 solid ROM choices

(a) MM minimum, N+ preferred

4) Decent batery life, like 1 day moderate usage.

5) Solid radio for lower signal areas.
[General Questions and Answers] jr866gooner:
Given there is a 2017 varient i don't think the 2016 one would fair better.

This year's one is seemingly not too bad when not holding it up against its flagship sisters. One complaint i heard in reviews is that whilst it has few Android N features but stuck on MM. Not an issue if planning to root of course!
[General Questions and Answers] khandu:
Thanks.. had nearly made up my mind but now also thinking of G930F / G930FD (Samsung Galaxy S7) cause it has Band 28 (700 Mhz) for Australian major telcos.. worth going for that / good support still on XDA as i can see I believe.. ??
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
Yes the exynos variants like the F/FD are very supported here, also there is a good talk about the phone in the real life review thread.
[General Questions and Answers] khandu:
Yeah saw that.. any final recommendation between OnePlus 3T or S7 (or any other in the same league)
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
Both phones are great, the OP 3T only disadvantage is that it doesn't support expandable storage, but buying a 64GB or 128GB variant can be more than enough, maybe this comparison can make you make your mind.
[General Questions and Answers] khandu:
Thanks... is the S7 difficult to root and less rom? been reading somewhere along the lines of knox or something for G930F
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
No, it's not difficult to root, but rooting the stock rom will void the warranty and trigger knox and you may get some warnings about that in the stock rom but not in a custom rom of course :)
[General Questions and Answers] khandu:
Thanks.. the question is if its worth doing it on S7 and no issues like lag or other knox related issues if any (i dont think i care about warranty as i won't have local warranty anyways) or doing the 3T
[General Questions and Answers] MigoMujahid:
It depends more on your taste, assuming that both phones are running the same custom rom, then look at the rest of the stuff, the phone look, the camera, other stuff, for me if i couldn't find 3T 64GB variant or higher, i wouldn't buy it, because 32GB wouldn't be enough, and for the S7, as it doesn't have a 64GB variant i can simply buy a 64GB external sdcard and live with that.

So, for me, my priorities are:

1-a OnePlus 3T with 64GB or higher

2-a galaxy S7 with 64Gb external sdcard.
[General Questions and Answers] naren12:
Can i buy a samsung s5 now in second hand because my budget is too low.is it worth.is s5 still a good phone?
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
Depends on your needs and budget. Can you elaborate those?
[General Questions and Answers] expiredd:
I'm looking for a 10 inch tablet to read digital comics on it so I need a decent display. If it has good community support It would be great too. What do you guys recommend? I was waiting for MiPad3 but it's only 8 inch.. :(
[General Questions and Answers] naren12:
My budget is under 8000 rs. (inr)

My needs are over the budget

I like the features of s5

The only thing I'm afraid of s5 is the battery. i prefer lineage os and a custom kernel.will they give me better battery life in s5
[General Questions and Answers] sick707:
Hello guys!!.

Actually im using a Galaxy note 3 and i want to change this cellphone.

I dont know if buy a galaxy note 4 or leeco le max 2.

Both are 5.7 but im scared with leeco's battery.

Another option is the redmi note 4x or the redmi pro but their cameras aren't good enough. Im really confused

Mi budget 250$
[General Questions and Answers] aviralrstg:
Galaxy s5 might seem like a good choice for the price but if you are buying a phone right now, consider at least buying a 4g phone. In my opinion, Xiaomi phones offer great value for money in phones like redmi note 3/4 or go for Moto.