Manufacturer with best dev support??? - General Questions and Answers

I am looking to purchase a new phone and I am free to pick att and verizom. I have two questions I was hoping to get feedback from the community on.
1. What manufacturer has the best dev support. (Ease of rooting/unlocking, releasing timely source code and drivers)
2. What carrier has the best dev support. (Ease of rooting/unlocking, releasing timely updates)
Thanks in advance.

Takeup samsung and nothing else,it has best dev support....
Others are also there , but i prefer samsung...

I would suggest you get nexus devices as you don't have any restrictions from any of the OEMs or carriers ( gsm version).
And Samsung has been losing its dev community by its insane acts recently. ( non open source nature of exynos, blah blah)
Sony is picking up good momentum. But still I would suggest you get a nexus device.
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I say Samsung
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I have a N4 with Tmobile however my work will provide reimbursement for att or Verizon. I did not a see a nexus device by these two?
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sednafx said:
I have a N4 with Tmobile however my work will provide reimbursement for att or Verizon. I did not a see a nexus device by these two?
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We all said Samsung and both of them companies have the s3
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It can't get any better than a nexus device if you are looking for Dev support
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Try it out:thumbup:
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Help choosing a phone..

Hi
I'm planning to move on from my SGS 2 to a newer model.. but I'm not able to make up my mind.
I'm interested in the 4G SGS 3 though I've been thinking about the next nexus phone from LG or the upcoming HTC One X+...
My current phone is working perfectly fine but I'm looking for a phone with more speed as well as with 4G/LTE..
Should I wait it out for early next year to have better choices or should I just go in for the SGS 3?
By the way, Samsung is my preferred manufacturer, followed by HTC.. I've no idea how LG phones are in terms of build quality, support, etc.
Thanks in advance. Cheers.
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fonduekid said:
Hi
I'm planning to move on from my SGS 2 to a newer model.. but I'm not able to make up my mind.
I'm interested in the 4G SGS 3 though I've been thinking about the next nexus phone from LG or the upcoming HTC One X+...
My current phone is working perfectly fine but I'm looking for a phone with more speed as well as with 4G/LTE..
Should I wait it out for early next year to have better choices or should I just go in for the SGS 3?
By the way, Samsung is my preferred manufacturer, followed by HTC.. I've no idea how LG phones are in terms of build quality, support, etc.
Thanks in advance. Cheers.
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Take SGS3. I dont why but take it
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With all of the new nexus phone getting ready to be unveiled I would wait it out and see what sticks
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Thanks.. I like the SGS3 a lot, though it's just so difficult to decide on one phone...
By the way, here in Finland, we have a deal going on for the Galaxy Nexus, with the current price of 370€ (http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/s?s=1&q=51397+or+23156) and is valid until next Monday 21.10 and this seems to be the best deal in Finland at the moment. The standard price is ~450€ I think...
Is there any sense is getting the Galaxy Nexus considering there are the newer Nexus devices coming up? In particular HTC “J Butterfly” Nexus 5 (along with the LG Nexus as mentioned previously)?
Thanks again. Cheers...
Edit: Also, regarding the processor, I'm no expert but from the reviews and reports, I see there are the Tegra 3 processors (like the one in HTC One X+) or the Qualcomm 'snapdragon' processors or Exynos processors and similar... Which is the better one? Should I chose a device that comes with a specific processor if I want to have a speedy, fast, high end phone?
And of course, I would like a manufacturer that regularly updates the OS without major delays whenever a new Android is being released...
Well I have the nexus, and that price is very very high. Ofcourse it is new from store but I have my nexus for 275 euro's. Second hand but only 6 month's old. Great phone but if I were you, I should wait for the gs4. Depends on how fast you need a phone, considering the gs4 is coming out in march 2013. If you can't wait I should definately buy the HTC one X+ or the GS3.
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Go and buy SGS3, i liek it too very much and i wan't buy him, but first i want to sale my currently phone
takeiteasyy said:
Well I have the nexus, and that price is very very high. Ofcourse it is new from store but I have my nexus for 275 euro's. Second hand but only 6 month's old. Great phone but if I were you, I should wait for the gs4. Depends on how fast you need a phone, considering the gs4 is coming out in march 2013. If you can't wait I should definately buy the HTC one X+ or the GS3.
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Thanks a lot.
I'm not in a real hurry to get a new phone as my current SGS2 is working great (and there is a possibility that JB will arrive soon for the SGS2)... But I just wanted to kind of 'upgrade' from the SGS2 to a more powerful, newer phone... Hence my questions regarding should I really wait (though I understand it's a kind of silly question considering how many new devices keep popping up every month) or just go in for a model such as the SGS3 or HTC One X+ that's been proven to be a great phone....
Basically I can wait for the new one.. I'm looking at having a new one by March/April 2013.
If you can wait just wait Mate, I know your feelings so many new phones but can't choose a good one and every time there is coming a new one out.
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Work phone with an exact requirement/feature
Background:
I have just bought a Motorola Defy Plus. The reason I purchased it was - I wanted a phone that could allow me t record work calls and Defy Plus seemed promising as it enjoys good amount of support in the developers here and it was like very cheap. Now when I see the work involved in rooting and flashing custom rom I find myself not too sure about my capability of managing the whole process. Even if I do manage the rooting and flashing the custom rom, I still do not have any definitive information if call recording will be possible
New search:
Given the above now I am exploring any other phones that will allow me to take care of this requirement of recording my calls incoming and outgoing , without speaker, in the stock straight out of the box condition. Besides this particular requirement my usage of the phone is very mundane - some voice calls, minimal texting , little bit of email, no games , minimal camera, once in a while a couple of minutes of music if ever.
So if any of you can give me a suggestion i.e. which phone and which app - if you have a working combo - which will solve my problem shall appreciate it very much.
Cheers
Wait, even if the nexus devices aren't to your liking they are going to drive the price of current devices down. I have the SGS3 but sources / docs for exynos processors are sketchy so support isn't stellar. TBH if support matters go with nexus although you'll have to sacrifice sd support.
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ghostofcain said:
Wait, even if the nexus devices aren't to your liking they are going to drive the price of current devices down. I have the SGS3 but sources / docs for exynos processors are sketchy so support isn't stellar. TBH if support matters go with nexus although you'll have to sacrifice sd support.
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SD support meaning expandable SD card support/feature?
Well.. that's another thing I'd like to have (I forgot to mention before)... I need a phone that will enable me expand my storage with an external SD card.
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SD support meaning expandable SD card support/feature?
Well.. that's another thing I'd like to have (I forgot to mention before)... I need a phone that will enable me expand my storage with an external SD card.
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That's the current HTC range ruled out then.
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Yes.. missed this when checking out the HTC phones..
I think I'll wait it out or get the SGS 3 if I feel I'm in a hurry.
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fonduekid said:
Yes.. missed this when checking out the HTC phones..
I think I'll wait it out or get the SGS 3 if I feel I'm in a hurry.
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Me too
Forget the galaxy nexus it is getting a little bit old i decided to go ahead whit the s3 and i have no complaints..
Speed is awesome
Battery life gets me from 9am to 11pm depending on how you/i use it.
Camera is good ( there is noise in low light shots )
Build quality is the same as the s2 ..
I dont know why but i got a feeling that lg making a nexus will be a mess..
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I would recommend the G3. You can wait for the next phone to come up but you'll find that there is always a new phone about to be launched so you can wait forever. I've recently transitioned to the g3 and enjoy it very much. Liked it a lot better once I rooted and put a JB rom on it.
I'd go with a sgs3
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I'd go with a sgs3
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Personally I struggle to wait, but seriously we are talking days here and once the nexus is announced the prices of the current flagship devices is going to come down.
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Which phone will have best developing support

Hi, i have i9000 and i am happy with it but google will not update nexus s anymore. I like to try new kernels and roms, glaxy s was good until now. i think to buy new phone which must have good support by developers and aosp.
Which phone would you prefer
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You can't really go wrong with any Nexus phone for developer support. The developer community is simply outstanding. I had to choose between a DROID Bionic and a Galaxy Nexus about this time last year. Looking back it is like night and day as far as options are concerned.
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Need help choosing a phone , please have a look!

Hi Guys,
Need Help choosing a phone , these are the options i have as of now ( price range is similar for me for all the mentioned phones so its not the deciding factor here)
- Xperia S / SL
- Xperia ION
- Samsung galaxy Nexus
- HTC ONE S
- Lumia 820
So these are the main aspects I'm considering between them:
- Better Screen
- Better Performance
- Less known Bugs/Issues
- Customization (flashing roms , hack support etc. )
- Battery Life
Any suggestions will greatly help or just vote in the poll. I'am going to place my trust completely on xda and buy whichever you guys suggest . I'm personally leaning towards the ION for the looks and screen size but i've heard its got some bugs on unlocking bootloader.
Thanks,
Rishi
rishi_storm said:
Hi Guys,
Need Help choosing a phone , these are the options i have as of now ( price range is similar for me for all the mentioned phones so its not the deciding factor here)
- Xperia S / SL
- Xperia ION
- Samsung galaxy Nexus
- HTC ONE S
- Lumia 820
So these are the main aspects I'm considering between them:
- Better Screen
- Better Performance
- Less known Bugs/Issues
- Customization (flashing roms , hack support etc. )
- Battery Life
Any suggestions will greatly help or just vote in the poll. I'am going to place my trust completely on xda and buy whichever you guys suggest . I'm personally leaning towards the ION for the looks and screen size but i've heard its got some bugs on unlocking bootloader.
Thanks,
Rishi
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So... Basically you're looking for the best device for your money xD haha. I'd rather go for the Note 2 (which I have) and the Galaxy S3. I think Samsung is hitting home runs on their devices lately. I have no idea what the cost of those devices are. Why don't you fill us in and say how much you're willing to pay and if it's going to be unlocked or on contract?
zkyevolved said:
So... Basically you're looking for the best device for your money xD haha. I'd rather go for the Note 2 (which I have) and the Galaxy S3. I think Samsung is hitting home runs on their devices lately. I have no idea what the cost of those devices are. Why don't you fill us in and say how much you're willing to pay and if it's going to be unlocked or on contract?
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Heh heh , well yup you could say that :fingers-crossed: . here is the price i'm paying for them, I'm from India and getting them unlocked from ebay :
- Xperia S / SL ( Rs 20k ~ 400 US $ )
- Xperia ION ( Rs 22k ~ 430 US $)
- Samsung galaxy Nexus ( Rs 23k ~ 450 $)
- HTC ONE S ( Rs 21-22k ~ 410$-430 US $)
- Lumia 820 ( Rs 18k ~ 350-360 US $)
Special Mention Galaxy S2 - (Rs 21k ~ 410$-430 US $)
Note 2 costs me Rs 36k ( ~ 700$!) and galaxy S3 Rs 31k (~620 $) . I have to get them from ebay as we don't get good phones on contracts here (we are subsided by really cheap call rates instead) and if i get it from a superstore / shop is costs me around 50$ more on each phone.
HTC one s would be my best choice..
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HTC one s would be my best choice..
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This.
Don't know anything about the Sony phones.
The Lumia 820 is nice, but no more updates = no thanks.
Galaxy Nexus is old now.
The One S is a nice phone.
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I do not advise the lumia 820..it is good but there aren't roms.I suggest you buy nexus4 or even better htc one s
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I do not advise the lumia 820..it is good but there aren't roms.I suggest you buy nexus4 or even better htc one s
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Wait a minute! One S over nexus 4? Are you out of your mind? I mean just look at the specs and it would make the nexus way better. And you get direct updates from google and great development support. Nothing goes over a nexus in my opinion.
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Go for the Nexus :good:
have frashie
This is not on your list but I would seriously consider the Samsung Galaxy III ....great phone.
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Should I buy a nexus 4 with no warranty in my country?

Hi, all. I come from taiwan. N4 is not on the local market. I have ever tried my friends N4, and I cant wait to own one. The price is amazing in US compare to here which with the same hardware. Its almost half-price with tax. Is it worth to own one?
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ed123488 said:
Hi, all. I come from taiwan. N4 is not on the local market. I have ever tried my friends N4, and I cant wait to own one. The price is amazing in US compare to here which with the same hardware. Its almost half-price with tax. Is it worth to own one?
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Well it is a great deal, but make sure it's real one. There are many fakes around.
Ask for a seller warranty at least (like for a week min. So that if you find it to be a mockup you could return it to them )
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Anyway you would root it and unlock it. Right. So the warranty would be void anyway. But still just make sure it's not fake
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[Q] most supported android phone and tablet

Hi.
I'm thinking of buying a phone and maybe a tablet to do some apps testing on the device.
I wondered which phone an tablet has the largest number of developers and most reliable custome ROMs ?
I saw many people mentinioning the Nexus 4 and nexus tablet has to be the easiest to root,
but do the y also have the largest user base here in xda ?
I don't need aniything fancy since this is only going to be used mostly for testing and analyzing of apps.
Easy...
Lg nexus 4 and galaxy nexus
Tabs : nexus 7/10
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Nexus devices have the most support followed by probably the sg3
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Nexus devices have the most support followed by probably the sg3
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Thanks.
Yes.. It's the Nexus range. You get nice ROM and kernel developments from developers with big names...
You should then go with Nexus..
Becoz the most development are there only for nexus series.:thumbup:....
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