General What phone should I buy next? -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

KidCarter93 · Aug 21, 2012

Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments

Maiselff · Dec 15, 2016

polartux said:
Just out of curiosity, why do you need a phone not based on ext4 ? It's a pretty good filesystem.

For you is good, for me this word do not exists on my dictionary.
I will buy soon what i posted upon. Gogle will be worst more than a beggar, (that still haves right to eat).

This is not a project, this is a complished promise.

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polartux said:
Just out of curiosity, why do you need a phone not based on ext4 ? It's a pretty good filesystem.

Ibm&microsoft created NTFS perfecly runable on linux/unix

Jus out of curiosity, why they don"t use NTFS on their devices? Selling extrash instead?

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Maiselff said:
For you is good, for me this word do not exists on my dictionary.
I will buy soon what i posted upon. Gogle will be worst more than a beggar, (that still haves right to eat).

This is not a project, this is a complished promise.

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Ibm&microsoft created NTFS perfecly runable on linux/unix

Jus out of curiosity, why they don"t use NTFS on their devices? Selling extrash instead?

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I have two more question (if you can't resolve the first mine):

When androed beguns, they used on all devices, yaffs2, why they changed? Visioning that the ext2/3/4 lifetime cycle gives them more cash destroying devices? And take out the yaffs2 because the NeoZelandes that created yaffs2 wants copyright? Or the devices that haves yaffs2 haves a stupend lifetime cycle, that impess the clients buy a new phone? Ok

Second:

Why the devices are not in 100% ext4?

Now you can see why i say and is truely extrash.

Answer if you CAN

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immadeofpixels27 · Dec 15, 2016

Hey guys, I'm looking for a phone dock that can connect to both my computer and a separate outlet so that I can charge it at a reasonable speed while also browsing files / using DeskDock.

p.s. sorry if there's a different thread for accessory q&a. If there is, please point me to it as I couldn't find a general one.

jonas7654 · Dec 15, 2016

siddu_07 said:
Hey guys
I need your help in deciding between,

1. Oneplus 2 (via amazon-Rs 20,000).

2. Moto M

Oneplus2

kivawolf · Dec 16, 2016

please delete this

Hi,
I just got Leeco.
After root, wipe everything, restore all my apps from google play store.
But the Tab My Apps installed is empty in google play store, The Tab all apps say application is installed.
Basicly, I have everything restore but, They do not appear in ''My Apps'', so all apps can't be update.

I have tried,
wipe cache/dalvic of google play store, and all systeme.
uninstall google play, reinstall it.
and finally factory reset.

Every time I clear cache of google play store, My Apps installed tab is empty.

the problem persists,
Is this because I restore Apps from other devices (LG G3).
I do not have SIM card installed, I dont know if It would change anything.

Thank alot for helping

phazer11 · Dec 16, 2016

So looks like my TF700 is finally dying

too slow to do much on and the camera just isn't good enough for recording classes and such anymore.

I'm a graphics designer so tablets are helpful for recording and taking notes as well as doing some light work on the go and I've gotten by with the TF700 though the lack of a stylus for a drawing surface is a bummer. Most of my classmates use a iPad Pro for a drawing tablet and daily driver. I've been increasingly thinking of getting a Surface because Apple is evil. Anyone have any recommendations for a droid or if I should just go Surface, etc. (tablet needs to be at least a 10")? I confess I haven't kept up to date on the Android tablet scene so don't know what's good.

oFUNGUSo · Dec 16, 2016

Forgive me if this is common knowledge, but i cant seem to find a nice list anywhere. Maybe im not searching with the right combination of words.....

I'm looking for a list of all the relatively current phones with easy to unlock bootloaders. I made the mistake of switching to an iphone on at&t and i hate it. I'm going to give it to my wife and switch back to android (still at&t) but I want to make sure i get a phone that will be easy for me to root/mod. I know all the google phones are usually the first recommendations, and i might end up getting the nexus 5x, but are there other phones that are just as easy to root and flash with? Is there something you would recommend over the nexus 5x (i like the smaller screen) for someone who just wants easy access to root and rom flashing? Any info appreciated.

nick191 · Dec 16, 2016

Willing to upgrade from Nexus 6P

Hello guys, right now i am rocking Nexus 6P and i am willing to upgrade but couldn't decide. I really like S7 edge but it is almost 8 months old now and there will be new S8 by coming march at MWC-2017 (Only 3 months left). Other choices i have is of LG V20. What should i do ? I have following choices.
1). S7 edge
2).LG V20
3).Wait for S8.
Open to other suggestions !

Xplorer4x4 · Dec 17, 2016

JHW3 said:
Faced with a similar decision recently, I opted to skip the LG G4. The randomness of the boot-loop issue was just too much of a risk for me.
I was coming from an LG G2, which also has the buttons on the back; once you're used to them, they're quite handy (esp. for changing volume during a call).

In the end I bought a Moto X Play. I had also considered the Moto G4 Plus. These aren't quite "flagship" phones like your Galaxy S4 once was, and I'm not sure about the level of active ROM development for the Moto phones (they are pretty popular though) but they do have a replaceable battery and SD card. Hope this helps.

Could you elaborate on the boot loop issue? Is it a hardware problem or CM14 problem?

As for Moto phones, I'm a big fan of Moto. Owned three or four Moto devices before going with Samsung. Long story short I been through a Galaxy S4 active and 2 Galaxy S4 phone in under a year. The Active overheated. The first Galaxy S4 had a sudden unexplained screen death. This one has a Sim card tray going out. However all my Moto phones were pre-google buy out. As long as they do have removable battery and SD card they are worth a look!

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matteo.gspace · Dec 17, 2016

nick191 said:
Hello guys, right now i am rocking Nexus 6P and i am willing to upgrade but couldn't decide. I really like S7 edge but it is almost 8 months old now and there will be new S8 by coming march at MWC-2017 (Only 3 months left). Other choices i have is of LG V20. What should i do ? I have following choices.
1). S7 edge
2).LG V20
3).Wait for S8.
Open to other suggestions !

Hello,
I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi5 running with CM14.1 and for the price (220â‚¬) it is awesome

JHW3 · Dec 17, 2016

Xplorer4x4 said:
Could you elaborate on the boot loop issue? Is it a hardware problem or CM14 problem?

There are others around who are far more expert on this than I am. In short, from my understanding, there is a manufacturing issue with a significant number LG G4s that is due to a loose connection or cold-solder joint on the main board of the phone. The "symptom" (which only arises after many months of use) is a boot-loop (endless re-booting). It is a hardware issue. LG will fix or replace the affected phones but this takes weeks, apparently.

For these reasons I decided to avoid the LG G4.

Xplorer4x4 · Dec 17, 2016

JHW3 said:
There are others around who are far more expert on this than I am. In short, from my understanding, there is a manufacturing issue with a significant number LG G4s that is due to a loose connection or cold-solder joint on the main board of the phone. The "symptom" (which only arises after many months of use) is a boot-loop (endless re-booting). It is a hardware issue. LG will fix or replace the affected phones but this takes weeks, apparently.

For these reasons I decided to avoid the LG G4.

Oh wow I guess the recall on that flew under my radar. Thanks for the info but given the year and a half the device has been in the wild now it sounds like I would probably be OK to pick up a used one from swappa. The extra insurance offered by swappa might not be a bad idea though.

Thanks for your expertise. Going to check out the Moto devices you mentioned to. If I decide on an LG G4 do I need to pick up a certain model to ensure I can unlock the bootloader? I have StarightTalk/ATT.

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yahyayyash · Dec 18, 2016

My preferences:
- Price range - 300 to 400 Euros, but value for money is more important
- Screen size - Coming from Nexus 4, but won't mind a big phone
- Typical use - Mostly listening to music and talking/messaging. Occasionally taking photos and web browsing

Important things for me:
- Value for money
- Phone that will be good to use for longer time period
- Preferably the latest Android (not a hard requirement)
- Good customer/online support
- Well known brand

oFUNGUSo · Dec 19, 2016

Easily rootable phone with a smaller (5 to 5.3 inch) screen screen, that isn't the nexus 5x?

I'm on AT&T, almost bought a gs6 then realized I could be screwed depending on which build it came with .

Holding a dumb iPhone in my hand now [emoji58] really want a non phablet sized phone that with an easily unlockable boot loader and good rom support.

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mizon · Dec 20, 2016

Looking to buy a 6.5 inch phone, preferably one thats fully compatible for t-mobile USA. Let me know guys.

DarkJoney · Dec 22, 2016

Hello, guys.
I am going to replace my Xperia Z2 with something. I need new smartphone, which have BEST camera at the market nowadays. Because camera it's the most important thing for me, and I can't carry my A7R II all the time. After my analysis, I am completely stuck and can't make desision.
Who will be better?
iPhone 7 Plus
or
Galaxy S7
or
Xperia XZ.

I want to have OIS (I have shaky hands) and RAW support... Maybe also I need high quality audio and sd card support... Maybe you can propose something else which I didnt include in list?

Galaxy S7 seems to be the best now, but iPhone is attractive for me with his telephoto lens and depth mode. I like Sony's highres sensors, the do good work at good light, but it seems that XZ have lens defect. And Xperia lacks RAW support.... Sony's devs are bastards, but Xperia's design is the best for me....

If I will choose between S7 and 7 Plus, which would have better sharpness and low-light capabilities?
I checked all the comparisons over the internet, and S7 seems to be better, but have Apple got any improvements with software updates?

Thanks.

SofaSpud · Dec 22, 2016

Xplorer4x4 said:
Oh wow I guess the recall on that flew under my radar. Thanks for the info but given the year and a half the device has been in the wild now it sounds like I would probably be OK to pick up a used one from swappa. The extra insurance offered by swappa might not be a bad idea though. Thanks for your expertise. Going to check out the Moto devices you mentioned to. If I decide on an LG G4 do I need to pick up a certain model to ensure I can unlock the bootloader? I have StarightTalk/ATT.

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Avoid the G4 H810 (AT&T) variant because AFAIK the bootloader is not able to be unlocked, so no custom recovery option. I'm also on AT&T, and I've been using carrier unlocked T-Mobile devices so that I can root. Although I'm using a G3 D851, rather than a G4.

Also the more current MM releases on most or all G4's have anti-rollback incorporated in the factory ROM. It locks into anti-rollback in hardware so that if you do try to rollback (from a ROM having version 2 rollback to one having v 1, for example), then you are virtually guaranteed to end up with a bootlooped / bricked device. In general, the T-Mobile variants are easier to work with in this respect, and they may be an exception to some of this.

Actually, in reality if you're fortunate to get a H810 with an earlier release of MM, it can be rolled back and rooted, but you still have a locked bootloader.

IMO, LG has really screwed up with all these shenanigans, and they've rendered their devices a lot less desirable.

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Xplorer4x4 · Dec 22, 2016

SofaSpud said:
Avoid the G4 H810 (AT&T) variant because AFAIK the bootloader is not able to be unlocked, so no custom recovery option. I'm also on AT&T, and I've been using carrier unlocked T-Mobile devices so that I can root. Although I'm using a G3 D851, rather than a G4.

Also the more current MM releases on most or all G4's have anti-rollback incorporated in the factory ROM. It locks into anti-rollback in hardware so that if you do try to rollback (from a ROM having version 2 rollback to one having v 1, for example), then you are virtually guaranteed to end up with a bootlooped / bricked device. In general, the T-Mobile variants are easier to work with in this respect, and they may be an exception to some of this.

Actually, in reality if you're fortunate to get a H810 with an earlier release of MM, it can be rolled back and rooted, but you still have a locked bootloader.

IMO, LG has really screwed up with all these shenanigans, and they've rendered their devices a lot less desirable.

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Thanks for all the information! Could you recommend something comparable to the G4 then?

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Maiselff · Dec 23, 2016

Xplorer4x4 said:
Thanks for all the information! Could you recommend something comparable to the G4 then?

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ZTE

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SofaSpud said:
Avoid the G4 H810 (AT&T) variant because AFAIK the bootloader is not able to be unlocked, so no custom recovery option. I'm also on AT&T, and I've been using carrier unlocked T-Mobile devices so that I can root. Although I'm using a G3 D851, rather than a G4.

Also the more current MM releases on most or all G4's have anti-rollback incorporated in the factory ROM. It locks into anti-rollback in hardware so that if you do try to rollback (from a ROM having version 2 rollback to one having v 1, for example), then you are virtually guaranteed to end up with a bootlooped / bricked device. In general, the T-Mobile variants are easier to work with in this respect, and they may be an exception to some of this.

Actually, in reality if you're fortunate to get a H810 with an earlier release of MM, it can be rolled back and rooted, but you still have a locked bootloader.

IMO, LG has really screwed up with all these shenanigans, and they've rendered their devices a lot less desirable.

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is time to begin a campaign toimpose to the manufacturers, 2 kind of offered devices:

1=Unlocked an rooted

2=Locked and unrooted

Definitely.

They pretends have sucess vending what they want, not hearing the client wishes.

Haha.

Is time to wake up!

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Xplorer4x4 · Dec 23, 2016

Maiselff said:
ZTE

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is time to begin a campaign toimpose to the manufacturers, 2 kind of offered devices:

1=Unlocked an rooted

2=Locked and unrooted

Definitely.

They pretends have sucess vending what they want, not hearing the client wishes.

Haha.

Is time to wake up!

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I agree with your later points but as far as ZTE, could you point me to a specific model? Looking for CM14.1 availability, removal battery, SD card and GSM compatible with a $200 budget!

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SofaSpud · Dec 23, 2016

Xplorer4x4 said:
Thanks for all the information! Could you recommend something comparable to the G4 then?

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Have you considered a G3? It's very similar to the G4. Most G4 reviews by established sites such as cnet.com always mention that the G4 is too much like the G3. Battery life is a little weak, but with some tweaking and care in not running the lcd @ full brightness, can be made substantially better.

BTW, t-mobile devices can be used with AT&T.

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