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[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ryanjsoo:
Honestly, the cameras are not even comparable, the 10 is a much better shooter. Dynamic range, detail and even image processing are all vastly improved. I've attached photos below to highlight this, the M8 is on the left, the 10 is on the right with crops on the bottom. Both were in auto, tap to focus when necessary, I cleaned the lenses on both beforehand. The M8 likes to overexpose shots, it's always been like that for me, I tried toothpaste on the lens, it worked for my One X but had no effect on my M8 unfortunately but whatever coating was on the lens from factory is gone. The 10 also produces a much more exaggerated bokeh due to the lower aperture lens and larger sensor, it gives macro and portrait photos a lot more artistic value which is especially impressive among smartphones though it's still a far cry from what my F1.8 A6000 can achieve of course.

Detail and Processing -

Dynamic Range -

Bokeh -

Also, coming back to audio quality from the headphone jack, I guess I didn't notice a huge difference switching from the M8 to the 10 but rather picked up on the improvements when switching from the 10 back to the M8, such is the nature of audio upgrades, especially sources which are much more comparable than different headphones. In audio, especially with sources, quality is judged more in terms of what is wrong than what is right, and the 10 is less "wrong" than the M8. For instance, the level of background hiss is improved, it was prevalent on the M8 and silent on the 10, end to end extension is better and the 10 is noticeably more transparent and resolving in general, it has a less coloured sound. For reference, I am an audio reviewer and a photographer, I run a website and have listened to hundreds of headphones and dozens of phones/sources/DACs, many costing thousands of dollars, some costing just a handful; I know a good source when I hear one and am at adept at discerning the performance differences between devices.

You also don't need a $1000 headphone to notice the difference, hell, I can tell with my $5 VE Monk+ and $15 Toneking TP16. You will get a bigger improvement with better earphones of course, but as with many things, price does not define performance, and great earphones can be found for less than $60 online. The RE-400 and Shozy Zero for example, are both very, very good for a modest price whilst that same $60 won't get you nearly the same performance in a consumer retail store. If you want really good sound, just spend $300 and buy a fantastic earphone like the Oriveti Primacy, the headphone/earphone will always make a much larger difference than a better phone/player/source. Why spend $700 on a smartphone for a 5% performance increase when you can spend $60 and get an earphone that sounds about twice as good if not more so than your Pistons 3 or $300 for an earphone that you will likely never need to upgrade?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Thanks for your thoughtful opinion. So you think that apart from the camera (which I don't use or value that much but actually like because of the great night shots it can take) getting the 10 is not that much of an upgrade except if I buy the Primacy 300 headphones?

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ryanjsoo:
No, rather if you care about sound quality then you should spend money on your earphones/headphones rather than a new phone as it will make a bigger difference. I'm trying to say that you can tell the difference between the 10 and M8 on any earphone, even a $5 one.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Got it. You did not compared them in terms of smoothness and so but I guess that´s not the most important part to you, based on what you sayd ;) Is it much better on the 10?

So, in your opinion, if I decide to keep my trusty M8 (I am inclined to do that at the moment), if I buy a HiFiMAN RE-400 or a ZERO AUDIO Carbo Tenore ZH-DX200-CT, I should already notice a significant sound quality upgrade?

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ryanjsoo:
Most definitely, I used to use a set of Sennheiser ie800's with my M8, of course they sounded much better than my earpods... But both the ie800s and earpods sound better from my 10, just the ie800 benefits more. I don't think it's logical at all if you think that upgrading from the M8 to the 10 will make a bigger difference to sound quality than upgrading from Pistons 3s to the ie800's for example (which cost almost as much as the 10).

As an experiment you can spend maybe $50 on a decent set of earphones and $100 on a Fiio Q1 to see what I'm talking about, the $50 earphones will make a bigger difference than the $100 dedicated DAC/AMP.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] thedodus:
The 10 is the best phone HTC has put out so far, hands down. There's no contest at all between a 10 and an 8, and I loved the M8. The only area where it beats the 10 is in speaker volume. In every other way the 10 is a superior phone. The display is amazing, the build is sexy, the camera is finally competitive (not better, but competitive) with Apple and Samsung tech, and as someone else pointed out, fast charging significantly improves quality of life. It sounds like you're trying to talk yourself into not upgrading, and that's totally your call. But don't not do it because you think the M8's a better phone. It's not.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
I've never said it's better, did I?!

I'm just saying it's still a great smartphone: pretty, fast, nice screen, sound quality and, for my kind of use at least, has a great camara. It's the only smartphone till now I don't really feel the need to upgrade, even after 2 and a half years after getting it. That did not happen when I had the Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2 and S4. I'm a tech geek and the "upgrade bug" is trying to bite me but 500 euros is a lot of money since I earn twice of that a month. What I'm really questioning is if I will really notice it's something vastly superior that will not make me regret spending that money instead of waiting a little more. I mean, I would like to have Nougat on my smartphone and I know I will never get it, officially at least.

Maybe I have to try one personality on a store to make up my mind since I don't know anyone who owns one.

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Thanks :)

If you had to buy a 50 bucks on a new set of in ear headphones, which one do you recommend?

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Rijul30:
I had the M8 for 2 years without any problems. I had tried different customs ROMs too. The HTC 10 is much faster than the M8. Better battery life, better screen, better sound (not the speakers though) and more similar to the stock Android with the simplicity and speed of the HTC sense. And with fingerprint too. And I'm happy that I upgraded to the 10.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ryanjsoo:
Well you could give the RE-400 and Shozy Zero a go! There are some Chinese hybrids that some other reviewers have said are very good as well, but I can't recommend since I haven't heard them personally.

On a side note, it's probably best to wait for the HTC 11 at this point anyway if you want a drastic upgrade and just buy a decent earphone to sate you audio upgradetitis. While the 10 is a modest upgrade in almost every area over the M8 and is a very accomplished, well-rounded phone in it's own right, it's honestly not the giant leap you are looking for and you will likely have to wait until March next year to receive that.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Aurelius99:
A worthy upgrade? The price for a 10 has just been dropped $200.00. Yes, at that price I would say it is.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
I'd say no. the screen colors on the m8 are actually better. The 10 is just a pink mess.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
You own both?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Had a m8 before yeah. But when I had the 10 I compared with my dad's m8. In all areas it is a good upgrade. But if you like a good screen your going to be a bit dissapointed with the 10...That's the only reason I got rid of it and am now on the pixel XL
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
That one is too expensive for my taste. Don't you miss the dual front speakers?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
I got mine at a very good price. Not at all. In every day use I would much prefer the performance ...Good screen over dual speakers. I didn't use them that often...And the speaker on the pixel XL is nowhere near as bad as I was expecting. For a single speaker it does a dam good job
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] comstockload:
I have no "pink" whatsoever. The colors on the 10 are much better. You probably were sold a worn out used phone and never realized it. One with a crappy panel or something. Mine is great.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Nope mine was brand new. It's reported all over the internet.....The screens are pink
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] pomponazzo:
Not all of them. My Tianma has no pink hue whatsoever, even at an angle.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
HTC uses 2 panel manufacturers. Tiamma and sharp, I believe. Do both have the pink issue. I know one as the polarized glasses issues vertically and the other horizontally
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
To be honest not many sharp panels seem to be around. There's still issues with both.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Premdrums:
My HTC 10 device came with pink display issue. :mad::mad: HTC team agreed to provide replacement after lot of technical arguments. Today the replacement piece reached the mobile showroom. Hope it will be without pink hue issue :rolleyes:
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] umbrokhan:
i used to have HTC One M8 speakers are very good. i didn't like the heavy weight on the phone but felt very premium in the hand.. the screen does not look that bright,

the sense UI skin is very fast and smooth. i don't think HTC 10 is a big upgrade unless you really want a finger print scanner.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Don't forget way quicker and better . With better and more up to date software
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Yeah, not getting Nougat is getting on my nerves. I tried some Sense based and Google based customs ROMs some time ago and there were always bugs. If only someone could launch a flawless Sense based Nougat custom rom... But I highly doubt it.

Also, even after replacing the top speaker it keeps distorting the sound when I'm with Max volume. But otherwise it's working very good and I think I should wait for HTC 11 since it's right on the corner, right?

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Still 3/4 months and remember it will be really high priced for a few months before it goes to a decent price. Still think the 10 is a good buy. Picked up mine hardly touched and like new for £350
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Yeah. I'm really considering. But I'm afraid I'll miss the front speakers, I actually use them a lot. Still didn't have the time to try one i

In hand at a Fnac store.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
I've had the 6p and m8. While the 10 isn't as loud they don't dissapint and are clear and crisp with good bass. Still better than anything else you will find in this year's flagships
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
What about the Axon 7?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Speakers are louder but it's a cheap Chinese phone. Not as good as htc
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
That's not what reliable sources say, after proper testing with professional equipment: http://pocketnow.com/2016/12/27/top-5-audio-smartphones-of-2016

But of course software matters and I love htc software.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Get one then. Overall the htc is a better phone and will be better supported
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
I just told you I love htc and want my next smartphone from them. Did you even watched the video I sent? Your sounding like a fan boy.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
I'm happy with the sound on the 10. Can't be bothered to watch videos of other phone speakers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Fanboy talk. I am a geek and love technology so I love seeing comparisons. But I also have my preferences. But not even wanting to see the video just because your afraid of losing your opinion is like the creationists denying science.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
You have no idea. Haha I've had every flagship . just because I'm happy with the audio on my HTC 10 doesn't mean I'm a fan boy. You say you love you tech and yet you don't even know if the 10 is a worthy upgrade over the ancient m8. Get real

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And I didn't say the 10 was the best if you read it. I meant flagships as in Samsung s7. Lg. Pixel etc there better. I know there not as good as front firing speakers like the 6p. Axon. M8
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
You suggested Axon 7 had worst speakers just because it's a Chinese brand. You refuse to see the 5 min video comparing several flagships and mid range smartphones from 2016 regarding sound quality (speakers and headphones). And you just told me "go buy an Axon then".

By the way, where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
No I didn't. I said the phone was Chinese and the HTC was better overall. I'm from the UK. I'm happy with the audio so I'm not interested in watching a video just because you want me too. Doesn't make me a fan boy. Just means I don't fancy watching a speaker comparison video right now
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Ok then. Thanks for your answers. Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Just get a HTC 10 already lol
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
Will you pay it? I won't spend half of my monthly salary except if I really think I need it and it's really really worth it. If 500 euros is peanuts for you then congratulations.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Why ask if it's worth an upgrade if you don't even have the money. Just a pointless thread then. And it's slot of money to me too.

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It is worth it .
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
It have the money, wise guy, I have some savings. I am debating if I should spend it. Please stop posting in this thread and go to another one, your aggressiveness is getting on my nerves.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Lol I'm being aggressive? I made a joke saying get the HTC 10 already ....The lol gave away I was messing and you have a go at me about money ...Some. you've had this thread for a month. Stop being a ***** and make your mind up. It's better in every way. You would get it and be amazed you even thought the m8 was close to be as good
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
It is settle then. I won't be buying it anytime soon. Thanks for your help.

Cheers
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Lol why waste everyone's time with this pointless thread then. Some people
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] luipaard:
Me too. My HTC M8 in their third year of life is having a bad battery life and turning off randomly at 30%, 20%, 15%, depending of the usage and performance level that you are doing with the phone. For the price, I think a would buy soon my HTC 10. Thanks for the opinions. Good luck ;)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] andybones:
I love my 10. I kept my m8 and sold the m9. m8 is a great device, but 10 blows it out of the water.

I have my eye on the Pixel 2.. maybe...
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] spacecowboy618:
The 10 is honestly the first phone that I've used without upgrading to the next line. The phone is a beast. I use Bang and Olufsen H9 and the sound is superb. Wired of course.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] meatpuppet007:
Looking to upgrade from the xt1650 Verizon. Am considering the Galaxy s8. What other Android should I consider.
[Android General] manoironico:
I bought my cell phone from a stranger and I'm afraid that it will block my device. I have Moto G4 Plus how change my imei number ? Obs : Moto g4 have Root and unlocked Bootloader
[Android General] Romeotamizh:
Install xposed and download a module to change imei

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/xposed-imei-changer-t2847187
[Android General] snickler:
Closing thread, questions in regards to changing your IMEI aren't allowed. Now the XPosed module that is referenced, simply masks the IMEI from apps for privacy. Circumventing this on a full device level = nope.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Has anyone here sold a Pixel that was purchased through Project Fi on monthly payments?

I'm thinking about selling my 32GB and buying the 128GB whenever it becomes available.

Don't want to get suck with a huge payoff bill though, and need to make sure the buyer can use the phone without it being restricted somehow.

I'm assuming I'm good-to-go, but want to make sure.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cam30era:
You will have a hard time finding a buyer for a device that is still under contract.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Hmm, I've sold at least four phones in the past that were under contract.

But this is my first time with Project Fi.

Is it any different than say, AT&T or Verizon?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cam30era:
I'm not familiar with eBay's requirements, but Swappa will not let you list a phone that's under contract.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Why is that? It's good to know for sure though. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cam30era:
See 5th bullet point > https://swappa.com/faq/devices/listing_device_criteria
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] M9guy:
If you pay the phone off then you can sell it on swappa. You just cant owe money on a payment plan is what they list. Pay the phone off then sell it and you will be fine. But honestly not sure how anyone would know if the phone is on a payment plan as I believe someone else can still activate the phone, unless they changed that and will no longer let someone else activate the phone on another account if the original owner is still making payments on it. Originally the phone could be activated and used but if the original owners account went to collection then that phone would get blacklisted with that carrier for nonpayment.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] shadeau:
First off I want to give a HUGE thanks to [MENTION=4486077]supergrobi94[/MENTION] who pretty much did all of the heavy lifting for this project. He designed the apks and flashable zips that we are using and gave us permission to modify them for the Verizon variant. His work can be found here: Thread

I've been working with [MENTION=5285430]kevintm78[/MENTION] to get some modified system apps with custom icons and such. I've spent a lot of time to try and alter the icons and spacing to make sure that it looks the way I want on the note 4.

If we decide to work on other themes we'll be posting them here. I'm hoping to get a dark background version of the settings and some darker notifications, but we'll see how it goes since apparently that's pretty hard.

I've attached a few screenshots below to give a taste of what it looks like and you can download it while we work on other themes. The first two are for this mod.

I've tested it on PaulPizz's CPF3 ROM v3.2 and it works fine, but it is based off of the N910F so there may be some bugs. Make sure to do a backup before flashing and understand that you are flashing this at your own risk. I will try to support it, but honestly I'm a little out of my league here. There is a lot of trial and error with the Samsung apks because they make them proprietary. Anyway, Enjoy!

Download Link: AOSPTheme

Themes for ROMs with Theme Store: ThemeStoreThemes

Recently I have been enjoying the FullNote7Build2.1 from [MENTION=3477593]chevyrhoads[/MENTION] and have decided to make some themes for it. [MENTION=6231713]Shane_Picardo[/MENTION] has uploaded a copy of the ThemeSoftware (it's a version behind, but it works) that I've used to create this theme. I've been looking into changing the status bar icons, but I don't have a lot of hope since the file types for the Note7 port have changed again to some proprietary format that I probably won't be able to decode. I haven't touched the icons since I use Nova Launcher with Icon packs, but I have changed many of the system apps to be a darker theme. I've attached the preview images so you can see if you like it (the ones that start with theme). There is a limit to what the theme editor can do, but if there are requests let me know. I'm more interested in AOSP-like themes, but if another idea interests me I'll look into it.

Theme Store Instructions:

1) Download the appropriate apk (Note 7 ports have a different apk than Note 5 or S6/S7 ports)

2) Install apk, but do not apply

3) Navigate to /data/overlays/jsonfiles/trialjson and cut the file with the name of the theme you just installed

4) Paste the file in /data/overlays/jsonfiles/userjson

5) Navigate back to /data/overlays and delete the preferences folder

6) Reboot and apply the theme

7) Enjoy! ;)

Thanks:

[MENTION=4486077]supergrobi94[/MENTION] For Note 4 Files

[MENTION=5285430]kevintm78[/MENTION] For Help With Creating Note 4 Theme

[MENTION=3477593]chevyrhoads[/MENTION] For an Awesome Port

[MENTION=6231713]Shane_Picardo[/MENTION] For Theme Editor

[MENTION=7856290]JamelaTamaya1[/MENTION] For Instructions on Applying Theme
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] kevintm78:
Dang, I was wanting to be the first to give thanks, but I've hit my limit for today. Consider this, as the check (thanks) is in the mail. Great job!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] mike7728:
Thank a trillion for this. Flashed it and everything seems to be good. Is there anyway to get rid of the data icon when wifi is on? Kinda of litters the status bar with it there.Donation coming to u and supergrobi94's way.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] shadeau:
I don't currently know of a way to conditionally remove the icon. I'll look into it though. I actually prefer it there so I know what connection I have for mms and the like.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] 1Xfan:
Well... (?) what does everyone think of the mod?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] shadeau:
One thing that I could do is have an upside down signal bar that would change based on your signal (1x=1 bar, 2g=2 bars, 3g=3 bars, 4g=4 bars) right above the cell signal bar so it doesn't take any extra space, but I'd have to remove the up/down data arrows for mobile data. Thoughts?

Also, are there other icons that people want up in the status bar? I can change bluetooth, NFC, alarm clock, and other icons if someone has better suggestions.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] dhplap:
Hello [MENTION=7439032]shadeau[/MENTION] I was wondering if you could make a complete transparent theme with the wallpaper in your screenshots. One that would make the dialer, settings and messages transparent with the homescreen wallpaper as background in everything? That would be awesome. Also with dark blue fonts. If that is asking too much I completely understand, as I really don't know myself how much time and effort has to go into this. I tried installing the Samsung Theme editor myself with my internet turned completely off before opening it but I still couldn't get it to work. Thanks for your time.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] shadeau:
I should be able to do that. Let me look into it. What color do you imagine for the sliders and check boxes (things that are typically a light gray color)?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] dhplap:
Wow, that would be awesome!! I really appreciate this and wish you luck. Can't wait! As for the sliders and checkboxes, how about a bright green? I think that would look good. Thank you for doing this [MENTION=7439032]shadeau[/MENTION] Hope you have a great day