Best Android phone - General Questions and Answers

Hi, my used galaxy s2 is about to die and I'm looking for a replacement phone. I don't want another Samsung as both kies and rooting causes me problems.
I want a fast phone that doesn't break the bank on android. I was looking at the HTC one s but have read about a home screen error?
Suggestions please. Thanks.
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...the one x is a bit too big for my needs I think.
Budget around £200, bearing in mind on certain sites phones are available cheaper than official shops.
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tips on future phone purchases

Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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I dont really care if it's not that popular.. its a bad ass phone.. I don't think theres any other phone I'd rather have
ummm.... what?
are you saying that there is no ads on the SGS II? Have you seen the tv ad making fun of the iphone?
iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Ummm you know its been on back order from tmobile customer loyalty since early December right? That usually means its kinda popular.
Samsung has been outselling apple... I doh?
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You must not watch TV. All three versions are all over the TV. Maybe you live under a rock!
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This is terrible advice. Don't buy something that isn't popular? Really? If I had gone by that rule I'd never have bought my HD2 or my Evo View & I'd have missed out on two excellent devices. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best.
Here's some advice that everyone can follow- do your research, go to the store & play with different devices, and buy whichever one you like best.
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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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excuse us for not following popular trend and buying into apple's half assed over priced crap
we arent as "creative" as you applers because not all of us use the exact same phone
thanks.
A while ago Engadget had an article on the best smartphones for the four major carriers and used this for the cover. It's definitely popular..
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Well, I don't think thats a good advice, my advice is before buying a phone like the galaxy s2, look for issues about it in the internet and try it out before you buy it.
I regret saying that Engadget's article about the screen issue wasn't that noticeable and they had it on a really dark place etc. Now i'm noticing that every darn day.
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Cause the average consumer is dumber than dog ****.
Windows mobile is a slow and laggy phones. Phones should be released so they don't need to be hacked. It should be because the owner wants to. That's my opinion on it
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You know this is one of the most selling phones in the world right.... Right? Samsung has put millions in marketing and made a version for every major American carrier and is attempting to sell more than the original.... You are aware of that right? So you started this thread to be flamed.... Correct?
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This guy hasn't responded to a single post in his own thread. Obviously just trying to light a fire in the forum. CLOSE!
This has to be the best phone I've ever owned. I just upgraded from the sensation and it doesn't compare this phone is a monster. Don't need to root either after the update
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I got gotten damn it lol
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If you have not purchased one yet. I would suggest the GNEX. It has exceeded my expectations and ICS OS is pretty nice.
I would agree Nexii are amazing devices. But when I choose a device I take a look here on XDA, see what the development community is like and then i will get it

New phone?

I have had my nexus one since day one and I love this phone. Best phone I ever had. But I was thinking of finally getting something new even though my nexus one is in great shape and running smooth. I was looking at the
Nexus one s
Nexus one x
Galaxy nexus
Samsung galaxy 3
Which phone is the best or are all 4 very solid phones? Also where can I find the best price on them? Any insight on the phones or pricing would be great. I'm with Cincinnati bell so looking for it to be unlocked. Thanks for any info.
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Please post any questions of this kind in the **Device Suggestions Thread** and include what you mainly use the phone for. Thanks.
Velcro. What a rip off!
Sorry. I posted in the right area. You can delete now. Thx u.
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Info for Samsung owners

http://myandroidchief.com/samsung-w...o-strip-phones-of-infringing-patent-features/
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Could it be the case that its the update to 4.0.4? hmmmm I wonder???
That's going to suck if they actually ban our device.
It is not banning "our" device. If it happens, still a long shot, it will not really affect current users. They will not take your phone from you. Carriers will just have to stop selling, which probably still means they can deplete their current inventory as they have already been purchased from Samsung.
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Pee Wee Herman said:
That's going to suck if they actually ban our device.
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Look at it like this if they are ban from selling ,then the value if our device will go up due to the fact that u can't buy from the store anymore.
I wasn't meaning it as a problem for people with the device currently, I meant to say that I have a lot of friends my age looking and seeing all the things I do with my phone. They're all saving up to buy them and if they ban the T989 then my friends won't be able to purchase via stores.
Sammy's guys are much more smart than apple developers, we will be resting while Sammy is creating the champion phones they always have. Apple complaint about similarities. Sammy is not going to make similar phones to apple smartphone in theory. But if apple revolutionizes everything to be more convenient then Samsung must use power instead of convenience. If apple is commercial, Samsung must be the people's phone, easy enough? If apple make fast phones Samsung should be elegant or if apple makes the stable phone then same should make the surprising phone. If apple wants all the money then Samsung should have more interest in phones and their appearance for the better of the lawsuits and a efficient resolution to forward production in the next line of phones.
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You guys can always take a trip up here to Canada. None of that garbage that Apple is pulling applies here, and we have the same phones to purchase. Peace.
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Chochiwpg said:
You guys can always take a trip up here to Canada. None of that garbage that Apple is pulling applies here, and we have the same phones to purchase. Peace.
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Looks like we have a place to stay???
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suaverc118 said:
Looks like we have a place to stay???
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Lol, sure suaverc118 you are welcome to visit
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regardless of the outcome it wont matter to us that already purchased it.
it only affects the remaining inventory at store level, just a minor GUI change and all issues are solved with a new ROM
Walmart has them on sale for 99.98 when you add a new line.. as seen yesterday when I got me pups sum food...and they have the s3 for 179.98. Someone posted in another thread that they have the s2 for 179.99 at Sams club full price. So who knows
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No contract phone?

I'm soon getting some cash to blow and after I donate to some of the devs around here am looking to change phones.
I would like to get something without a contract and save my upgrade for an emergency. Like the insurance wants 200 bucks to replace my infuse? (They must know it's rooted cause stock isn't worth that!)
I'm looking for a screen at least as big if not bigger and a removable SD card.
Any suggestions?
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**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
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**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
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+100 - nice one, bigjoe!!
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+100 - nice one, bigjoe!!
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Thx, but it really is a very helpful thread used XDA wide... And being located in the Main XDA Q&A section you will get all walks of device ideas.
IMHO
When you call and they say "looks like you have an infuse" tell them you had a galaxy s3 and dropped it in water, and you hooked up your infuse. If they don't believe you, hang up and call back.
Att thinks it's worth 200 but we all know it isn't. I had to pay the 200 once they thought i had an iPhone (ex phone) and we said no it was an infuse. And they replaced the infuse. But that was the truth. Not sure if they could see my device history. You could borrow a friends phone and attach it to make it appear true.
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There's a thought but my entire device history with at&t IS the infuse. That and everyone I know is on Verizon. I need to make new friends. Probably what's going to happen is I'm going to upgrade my wife to the s3 and then have 2 infuses. Then maybe I can finally start figuring out how to do all the good stuff myself.
Or I'll go target practice. One or the other.
Only thing I know for sure is that donations for devs will be in affect shortly.
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Good phone for £100

Hi, i hope this is the right section as it is a question.
Anyways my iphone broke, and im in the market for another phone, i dont have alot of money at the moment and was just wondering if there were any phones around the £100 mark that are of good quality? No lag, stuff like that?
Im in the u.k
I hope i get some answers cos im using a laggy old galaxy ace at the moment.
Thanks alot
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dazza_84 said:
Hi, i hope this is the right section as it is a question.
Anyways my iphone broke, and im in the market for another phone, i dont have alot of money at the moment and was just wondering if there were any phones around the £100 mark that are of good quality? No lag, stuff like that?
Im in the u.k
I hope i get some answers cos im using a laggy old galaxy ace at the moment.
Thanks alot
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This is the most powerful-budget-friendly smartphone right now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ECBREB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1391376560&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165 (and there is also 8GB version available for 120)
If you don't mind a chinease device, I strongly suggest: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E92JTZM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1391376881&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
Or the cheaper model: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00CU8MQ7K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1391376927&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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