/spg/ - Smartphone General

If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.

Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
gsmarena.com
phonearena.com
kimovil.com

>Frequency checker
willmyphonework.net
frequencycheck.com

>Chinkphone news
gizchina.com
gizmochina.com

>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of March 2016
wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones

>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES

News:
BlackBerry DTEK50 becomes official, runs Android and costs $299
gsmarena.com/blackberry_dtek50_becomes_official_runs_android_and_costs_299-news-19622.php

Huawei P9 Plus review
gsmarena.com/huawei_p9_plus-review-1468.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 to focus on VR with UHD screen, fast chipset
gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_to_focus_on_vr_with_uhd_screen_fast_chipset-news-19617.php

New leaked photos suggest a total of three iPhones are on the way
gsmarena.com/new_leaked_photos_suggest_a_total_of_three_iphones_are_on_the_way-news-19615.php

ZTE Axon 7 Mini leaks with SD617 SoC, 5.2-inch display
gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7_mini_leaks_with_sd617_soc_52inch_display-news-19616.php

Gionee M6 and M6 Plus unveiled: huge phones, huge batteries
gsmarena.com/gionee_m6_and_m6_plus_unveiled_huge_phones_huge_batteries-news-19618.php

MediaTek announces the Helio X30
gizchina.com/2016/07/26/mediatek-announces-helio-x30/

Moto Z and Moto Z Force review: A modular miss
androidpolice.com/2016/07/26/moto-z-review/

LeEco just bought Vizio for $2 billion
androidpolice.com/2016/07/26/leeco-just-bought-vizio-2-billion/

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androidpolice.com/2016/07/26/blackberry-announces-299-dtek50-android-phone-just-rebranded-alcatel-idol-4/
officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/optus-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-3-prepaid-mobile-phone-op3000641
cultofandroid.com/64581/android-device-microsd-card-compatibility/
sven.de/dpi/
twitter.com/AnonBabble

Is this any good? My one S is falling apart and i need to upgrade. HTC 10 is way too expensive for me though.

is the Xperia Z5 compact a good purchase? What can I do to make the camera better?

What is that? Every HTC looks the exact same.

This any good?

M9

>put 64gb sdxc in 32gb sdhc slot
>turn on da phone
>it really works
>2smart

help

>BlackBerry announces $299 DTEK50 Android phone, but it's just a rebranded Alcatel Idol 4

androidpolice.com/2016/07/26/blackberry-announces-299-dtek50-android-phone-just-rebranded-alcatel-idol-4/

mmm

oh dude no

>Samsung Galaxy S8 to focus on VR

JUST

The M9 blows ass in comparison to the 10. It has way shit battery life even with custom ROM and heats up enough to cook a egg.

Get something else, even a chinkphone is a better idea.

Why does Verizon hate unlocked bootloaders? I brought my exynos version of the s7 edge in to set up a line because they said I could but when I got there the manager said they couldn't set me up cause it was unlocked and it would put me at risk. I went to att and got set up there but why does Verizon hate unlocked bootloaders?

Overheating problems

kek

>no black colorway for zte axon 7

dropped

I need some help solving issues with an iPhone 6
Got a second-one for close to nothing (no, it's not locked and my name is not tyrone), the seller told me about battery life problems but as i was going to replace the battery anyway i thought it wouldn't be a huge issue.

So i replaced the battery with one from ifixit to avoid getting throatfucked by chink exploding batteries and the battery life is still terrible, as i'm getting fucking 8-10 hours of STANDBY time. Surprisingly, the screen on time doesn't seem to have much impact since despite 8 hours of battery life 4 of those can be with screen on. On the other hand, it won't get more than 8 hours even with

>Snapdragon 810
when will people learn

Give it back, Tyrone.

why would i help someone who gives apple money?

Because they are good goys and want to protect you from removing that wonderful software they put there to help you, goy

now be sure to use the verizon cloud and pay our subscription for navigator

Just bought an old Galaxy Note 3 and it feels so damn good. Why should you ever buy a new smartphone when you can get something still relevant and competitive for hundreds of dollars less?

Best android torrent client?

so exactly how hard is it to install crayogenmod or something similar. I have a note 4 on Verizon and i fucking hate the bloat i have on it. Is it really idiot proof or is their a chance i can fuck something up easily. Anyone have an idiot proof guide on how to install something like that.

there's no one to give it back to, it has my account on it :^)
but i didn't, i bought it off someone not afilliated with apple

I don't get it. Are you curious why tye sdcx memory card worked in a sdhc slot or are you having problems making it work?

Just bought a replacement mothboard for my galaxy s2 to fix this.

>buy USB C power bank
>bought the white one instead of a black
>have black 5x, but I use the original white usb c

Am I wasting my life contemplating if I should return / buy the black bank? I'm afraid it'll get dirty asap

Nice photo, what did you take it with?

>rebranded alcatel idol 4
>300
Idol 4S goes for 350, top fucking kek Plebberry.

24-70 F4L IS on macro mode

its pretty sweet

Its easy as fuck, go on xda dev and look at the roms/guides, there are plenty of guides on YouTube, too you know..

>1000$ lens
>its pretty sweet
y-yeah... pretty sweet...

Jesus friend, an S2? What keeps you using that dinosaur?

Thoughts on LG G5? is it good for $400?

>1000$ lens
>can't afford a new phone

spending all his money on lenses

LG can suck my dick for ruining the LG G4.

>ZTE Axon 7 looks perfect
>Great specs, decent battery, fast charging, good camera, good screen
>only on tmoblie/at&t

Fucking hell

Well my note 3 wont charge anymore, and my contract runs out next month, any similar phones to the axon 7 for sprint/verizon US?

Moto G4. it's pretty comfy to hold, but I'm not so much a fan of the home buttons and all that being on-screen.

what's the best screen recorder for a rooted marshmallow?

[spoilertags dont work on g] i bought it for $500 used and it was basically brand new [/spoilertags dont work on g]

I've actually been using a galaxy s4 since it came out. I bought a galaxy s6 for $120 on cyber monday last year but didnt like it, so I sold it on craigslist for like $400 and bought a camera lens instead.

I just check twitter and receive emails on my phone, didnt like the stand by time of the s6 and att put this stupid update where you cant remove the camera quick launch on the lock screen so whenever I had the phone in my hand and pressed lock to turn on the screen, it launched the camera.

>inb4 fat person hands
My hands are normal sized, I just am not going to sacrifice ergonomics.

This power bank came with a usb c to usb a chord which I'd assume I use to charge it using the right port and a usb wall charger.

What's the left "Out" for then?

I'm currently charging my usb c device using a usb c to usb c, but could I also charge my device using the included cable / using the left port? What's the difference?

Hey Sup Forums I just ordered an S7, coming from an iPhone 6. Did i just fuck up?
Also, its probably not to late to go for the S7 edge.. should i change my order? Its more costly, but I like the screen size and bezel-less look

>Ordered the Cubot X17 S last week from Newegg.ca
>Get an email yesterday saying "order cancelled by seller"
>Check website
>Cubot phones are no longer shown except under "Tomtop"
>Even that range is 1/5th of the original Cubot catalog
>No one else has Cubot phones available

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officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/optus-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-3-prepaid-mobile-phone-op3000641

Accidentally killed my Galaxy S5, and it'll cost an unreasonable amount to fix. Got a mew phone coming around in October.

Will that phone with an sd card hold me until then?

Quick charge 3 if your cord/device is capable

>officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/optus-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-3-prepaid-mobile-phone-op3000641

Its garbage, but for just over 2 months of use, it will be fine I'm sure. You'll make it.

so my 5x could be charged from either port, but it'd be most beneficial using the right with a usbc/usbc, right?

Totally relevant to my question. Fuck off kid

Anyone? ;_;

As long as it supports it and the cable is high-quality enough, then yes.

Edge is a meme, only benefit is the battery life.

How's the battery life and day-to-day performance? Are overheating rumors true?

Got it, thanks

thanks boss

im curious as to how its working flawlessly

Alright, thanks nigga.

Whats the deal with the redmi 3 s? why no one recommends that one, should I go for that one if I want a good and cheap 5" phone?

memory is memory - it just won't recognize anything after 30gb

May not true. Most phones claim only 32GB cards will work because fat32 only officially goes up to 32GB. In reality as long as you are capable of formatting a card they will take any size you can afford to put in there.

wait for ios10. girlfriend bought a second hand 5c with fucked up battery, I replaced it and... battery is just as shitty.

I tried everything but it's still borked. it has to be a bug in ios9.

Your phone will format all memory cards in fat32 whether they are 64 or even 128GB. Basically you can use up to 2TB memory cards as long as you format them in fat32 (see moto e using 128GB memory cards).

Some really old Android phones will refuse to format SDXC cards in fat32 but you can still use your desktop/laptop to format those cards in fat32.

tl;dr: Android is pretty cool guy.

>they will take any size you can afford to put in there

ooh baby

cultofandroid.com/64581/android-device-microsd-card-compatibility/

Canuck here, looking to get a new smartphone.
Current one is a Moto E 1st Gen.
Ideally Android 5.1 with 2GB+ Ram and 8GB+ ROM
Budget is 300$ CDN
I can't handle tiny phones, so I'm fine with it being a brick

fampais, at what LCD density should I keep my Galaxy S3 5.1.1?

Is the Galaxy s6 still worth getting in this day and age?

sven.de/dpi/

Is the lagdroid meme true? in my smartphone career I've owned three android devices, each for two years. The reason I upgrade is because at the end of those two years the phone I'm using is always slowing to a crawl and becomes unbearable to use.

I've never fucked around with custom roms or rooting. Would this prolong the lifespan of my future phones? Asking because I'm not sure what phone I'm getting at the end of summer.

No. Avoid.

No. Get the R1.

Tell me about it. I have to get a 6p to be able to do anything.

Sell it locally and let it be someone else's problem.

It's like five steps. It isn't hard for even a luddite.

I believe there are some better options at that price point. But, if you like the Friends or have a boner for LG, go ahead.

Yikes. Spend a few more dollars and get a Blu R1 instead.

Because the Note 3 Pro is so muhc better.

Don't you syrups have a deal for the 5x right now or something?

Depends on the price.

>Would this prolong the lifespan of my future phones?

Yes. Far more than just using a stock device.

Sounds like something else is broken and it's draining more power than it should.

If you can't use a multimeter it just seems like you're fucked unless it's just some dumb software bug.

Alright, thanks for the input. I think I'm going to buy something cheap and off contract so that I can mess with roms and such. Is the Moto X Pure Edition too old to be worth $400 versus something like the OnePlus 3?
Stuck with AT&T in the US by the way.

>Depends on the price
It's 160 dollars when I combine it with a subscription I want

I'm unaware of any deals for the 5x, if you know what specific site or sites have that going on, I'd appreciate a link

Got a 6P because I figured the custom roms and kernels would last me longer than the S7 but it really overheats when I play games on it and the screen feels a bit too big, considering I came from a moto g 1st gen. Should I return it for the S7?

Should i get a RN3P or a Huawei P9 Lite?

Just get a phone that's not 810.

Opinions on the S7, S7 edge, and S7 versus S7 edge?

Avoid at all cost

So is there a good reason to get a Windows Phone these days? I want to look different from plebeians using Android and iOS.

I still rock my Moto G 2013 and, despite some issues, have not felt the need yet to replace it. I don't get the hype with getting the newest stuff either.

Probably will upgrade to a OPX, it's just 250e.

Bought one, hate it.

But a cheap Chinese phone. Premium androids are like Laborghini kit cars. Nice on the outside, 1982s fiero under the hood powering it.

Are screen protectors ever worth it?

Which browser should i get for android? (Instead of pre installed chrome)

Depends on whether or not you use a case or not.
You dont need screen protection with flipcases, but i'd get one if it's just a silicone case unless you dont put anything else in the same pocket as your phone.

Think people prefer the normal s7 over the edge.

Alright Thanks.

Feels good man

>Max
My ex is called Max too

Are iPhones below the 5(s) worth it?
Im a hyper poorfag and I love the look of jailbreaked idevices

>tfw using an HTC 10 for the past 10 days

I think this might be the best phone ever created. If only the camera was better.

Trying to decide between that and an S7 active.

s7 active is shit. over priced too.

Ttorrent is pretty good

Lightning, Firefox, Dolphin, Brave, Chromium

Zetatorrent, never had a torrent client as stable and problem free as this one.

Yes.

Is the HTC One M8 good?

Bear in mind my last smartphone is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and I was placated by it, until it started breaking, so that's the benchmark.

Where to buy the note 3 chinkphone in the UK? Any suggestions?

Even if you want it for the better battery capacity or is there anything better?

Went from an iphone 6 to s6 edge. Love this phone, the most beautiful phone i've ever owned.