[Q] Need help picking a device! - General Questions and Answers

Hey guys!
Now Im will be upgrading to a new device but not sure which one to go for. Im thinking of picking the Moto G hence its cheap price and awesome display. I know it has cortex A7 processors but that will be fine. Now the other device is a Galaxy S2. The S2 is one superior device. Great display, awesome GPU (Mali 400) and a exceptional camera. So what do you think? Moto G or S2? Tell me below!

TheUnknownThing said:
Hey guys!
Now Im will be upgrading to a new device but not sure which one to go for. Im thinking of picking the Moto G hence its cheap price and awesome display. I know it has cortex A7 processors but that will be fine. Now the other device is a Galaxy S2. The S2 is one superior device. Great display, awesome GPU (Mali 400) and a exceptional camera. So what do you think? Moto G or S2? Tell me below!
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Oppo N7. Nothing really better than that.

SteveMurphy said:
Oppo N7. Nothing really better than that.
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Im sure the N7 is great. Heard a lot of good things but theres no need to get the BEST! There are some good devices that do the same things as the N7 but just cheaper. Sure you won't have 1080p displays but come on 720p is already good enough for phones, unless you are reading.

TheUnknownThing said:
Im sure the N7 is great. Heard a lot of good things but theres no need to get the BEST! There are some good devices that do the same things as the N7 but just cheaper. Sure you won't have 1080p displays but come on 720p is already good enough for phones, unless you are reading.
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Good point. From what I hear the Moto G is a great device. Should you go that route, maybe check in with @RenderBroken.

SteveMurphy said:
Good point. From what I hear the Moto G is a great device. Should you go that route, maybe check in with @RenderBroken.
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Alrighty! Thanks for the feedback!

TheUnknownThing said:
Alrighty! Thanks for the feedback!
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A moto g or maybe the moto X would be great for you and according to the reviews i have heard it is the best bank for the buck

[email protected] said:
A moto g or maybe the moto X would be great for you and according to the reviews i have heard it is the best bank for the buck
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Agreed. Moto G it is.

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thinking about getting this!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOCOMO-FUJI...ell_Phones&hash=item3cc4c07526#ht_5703wt_1185
so its a fujitsu thats waterproof. according to the specs it should support 3g with tmobile. what do you guys think?
hd res
13 mp camera
1.2 dual core processor
i just want to try something new. i found this phone somehow looking for an android flip phone lol.
thoughts???
Seems like Xperia. Nice specs but i didn't see anything about the battery.
Very womanizing with the pink LOL
chaki- said:
Seems like Xperia. Nice specs but i didn't see anything about the battery.
Very womanizing with the pink LOL
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ya i think there was a blue too. i know the colors are crappy. im amazed at the cameras the japanese have in their devices.
Yeah they have always the tricky extras I have checked many phones from Japan and i really must admit they are a piece of work. And the shipping costs are not so much. I even liked 1-2 hahahahahahaha
Seems nice, if i would you, i would definly buy it. Looks awesome.
MrKiller2010 said:
Seems nice, if i would you, i would definly buy it. Looks awesome.
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im just still questioning the $600+ pricetag...
OP: have you heard about Samsung galaxy S3?
FinancialWar said:
OP: have you heard about Samsung galaxy S3?
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ive heard its coming out. but i have not seen any specs yet...do you have a link or some data on it?
hearing it will quad-core and a larger screen...
found this but how reliable is it???
http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles...g-galaxy-s3-specs-leaked-antutu-benchmark.htm
Now the spec of the s3 is out will you still get that phone?
FinancialWar said:
Now the spec of the s3 is out will you still get that phone?
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you know i thought i was going to be super excited for the siii. for some reason im really not. its still dual core and has a slightly larger screen. maybe i need to re-read the specs...
edit: the new siii is a quad core? damn! ok ya i want it now! but will tmobile get 3/4g?
wow, nice specs - I wish I could afford one lol

Thinking of buying this phone

Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
This phone is really good, as you said some users has random issues, but if you didn't get those this is the best phone.
But if you already have moto 2014, why you want to change?
iifuzz said:
Is it worth it?
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Yes, simple and big yes. It is very worth buying!
sjraman79 said:
This phone is really good, as you said some users has random issues, but if you didn't get those this is the best phone.
But if you already have moto 2014, why you want to change?
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I have the 1st gen moto X, not 2nd gen. and i have to switch from verizon to tmobile
iifuzz said:
I have the 1st gen moto X, not 2nd gen. and i have to switch from verizon to tmobile
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Got it. Yes this is the best phone with CM11 waiting for CM12
I would not consider buying a OPO when i can get a LG G3 for just 50 euros more here in Italy, but that's my 0.02€
DuckMcQUack said:
I would not consider buying a OPO when i can get a LG G3 for just 50 euros more here in Italy, but that's my 0.02€
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LG G3 has nothing on this phone in my opinion.
To OP. Get it, you won't regret it.
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iifuzz said:
Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
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You won't regret it. Best phone I've ever owned. :good:
The only problem I have with it is the looks.. It's a bit ugly, especially against the 2nd gen moto x
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I do not think you would be making a mistake buying the OPO. The possibly only issues you might have are regarding service and a yellow stripe near the bottom but I have read that there are easy work-abouts for that. The features, feel, OS, build quality, performance are all superb.I have had a Samsung S2, S4 and Moto G (2013) and I am thrilled to have this. Also the battery life is superb - now down to 10% with over 46 hours since last charge and screen time of 5h 15m, 45 minutes voice calls and nearly 19 hrs Wifi on.
You should get the OPO, hands down. Most of the issues people have had with the device aren't even relevent anymore, as they have been fixed in software updates months ago. And I'm pretty sure that stuff like the yellow line doesn't even appear in the hardware anymore, and was only apparent in the first couple months. So you can safely ignore those complaints.
If you're comparing the Moto X and the OPO, be aware that the OPO actually has slightly superior specs. But, you know, that's not the best thing about this phone.
The OPO's XDA development scene is, in my opinion, the best thing about this device. Soooo many important developers have adopted the OPO as their next device, like FranciscoFranco and AK. You will see a lot of pleasantly suprised people in the forums, saying things like, "I remember you from the Nexus 4!" and, ”Yay, xxxx is here!”. No other recent device has the same support. Hell, the Moto X forums are a barren wasteland.
If you get an OPO, be prepared to have a lot of fun on the XDA forums. I know I am.
It is worth it. I would buy again.
iifuzz said:
Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
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I have Moto X 2014 and I just purchased the Oneplus for one simple reason... Moto X camera is total garbage. I mean it's bad. So I am returning my Moto and I'll try this.

Suggestions for a new Android smartphone

Hi guys, I'm going to buy a new smartphone because my old Galaxy Mini 2 has become really slow and laggy even for simplest things.
I need your suggestions about smartphones between 180-220€ (205-250$).
The only surely good smartphone I know with that price is Motorola Moto G LTE.
Now I would like to hear the suggestions of xda users because an important aspect for me is modding.
Thank you all :good:
alma23 said:
Hi guys, I'm going to buy a new smartphone because my old Galaxy Mini 2 has become really slow and laggy even for simplest things.
I need your suggestions about smartphones between 180-220€ (205-250$).
The only surely good smartphone I know with that price is Motorola Moto G LTE.
Now I would like to hear the suggestions of xda users because an important aspect for me is modding.
Thank you all :good:
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if I had 250$ to buy a phone.. it would be a gently used nexus 5. no question about it.
awyeahh1 said:
if I had 250$ to buy a phone.. it would be a gently used nexus 5. no question about it.
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It's a good idea but i I'd rather avoid used smartphones, what about 2GB ram Asus ZenFone 5?
alma23 said:
It's a good idea but i I'd rather avoid used smartphones, what about 2GB ram Asus ZenFone 5?
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ZenFone is a decent choice if you don't mind the ZenUI..
How about G3 everyone?
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If your budget is < $300 and used phones are out of the question, then your choices are limited. Moto G LTE is probably your best bet, especially if you are into modding. However, I would suggest saving a little more for a OnePlus One.
You're the man!
sublimaze said:
If your budget is < $300 and used phones are out of the question, then your choices are limited. Moto G LTE is probably your best bet, especially if you are into modding. However, I would suggest saving a little more for a OnePlus One.
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OnePlus One is the best choice, I'll save up some more money, no doubt.
Thank you all guys :good:
Just bought an OPO, hooray!

Moto G4 Plus just launched! Development possibilities??

Hi there! Moto has just unveiled their Moto G4, G4 Plus and G4 Play. I'm really excited, and I don't want to wait for user reviews
So I guess I'll just trust Moto with their reputation, and order one today itself if I can :victory:
What do you guys think of the new model(s)? Do you think there will be much development going on? I'm prepared to wait for the fun to begin, but I just wanted your thoughts on the matter...
I know it is too early, and probably a dumb question but there are many variants (G4 Plus has 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants)... Could that possibly hamper development scope? Also, I've mostly seen that such variants of mainstream models ('plus', 'play', etc) do not have as many options, as far as kernels and ROMs are concerned.
m also in same dilemaa..waiting for some recognized developers words on it @Vatsal is one of them.
me3
:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
It won't be hard to port all development work to the plus and play, you just need someone who knows what they're doing. I wouldn't be worried.
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Ordered moto g4 plus.....cant wait:highfive:
siddsufiyan said:
:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
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can you try if this works?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/jit-call-recorder-t3381586
Ordered one for my mom yesterday. Will be dispatched on 23rd. Quite a long wait I see.
Omkar$ said:
Ordered moto g4 plus.....cant wait:highfive:
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Can anyone here upload the system dump for moto g4 plus ?
ace312 said:
Can anyone here upload the system dump for moto g4 plus ?
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How do you do that ??
gregferns said:
How do you do that ??
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Do you have the phone yet ?
I wouldn't worry, as with the previous Moto G's, I expect this one to get some developers on board that know what they're doing. I'll try to help, but can't help with the first steps (twrp, root) as I'm way to inexperienced. (Been battling with the build environment for the Tab S2 for moths, would prefer to work on the code itself )
I'm still in doubt between the G4 and the plus, the latter being released here around the 9th. (the G4 is due 1st of june)
T_I said:
I wouldn't worry, as with the previous Moto G's, I expect this one to get some developers on board that know what they're doing. I'll try to help, but can't help with the first steps (twrp, root) as I'm way to inexperienced. (Been battling with the build environment for the Tab S2 for moths, would prefer to work on the code itself )
I'm still in doubt between the G4 and the plus, the latter being released here around the 9th. (the G4 is due 1st of june)
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Let's see if Moto under Lenovo will remain to be developer friendly...
optionalmgrr.la said:
Let's see if Moto under Lenovo will remain to be developer friendly...
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It's not the first generation under lenovo
siddsufiyan said:
:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
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Do u have it now? How's the battery life as that's my main concern? Will it be able to give 5 to 6 hours of SoT with 3g on throughout the day?
tzzeri said:
It's not the first generation under lenovo
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Technically yes... But I don't waste time here argue on such points. Even if you're correct, then so what? :laugh:
optionalmgrr.la said:
Technically yes... But I don't waste time here argue on such points. Even if you're correct, then so what? :laugh:
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Wow! Whoever said I was arguing? I was just pointing out that the question about whether it'd still be developer friendly under lenovo didn't make sense as it has been under lenovo for around two years

[OFFICIAL] Moto X Pure/Style is NOT getting Android Oreo update from Moto

Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
acejavelin said:
Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
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Yep. Kind of a given since the device release date was 24 months ago. I'm not mad though. I get by just fine with my mxpe for now. But I will be a little more picky with battery life next go around.
October 4th can't come soon enough!!!!
acejavelin said:
Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
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Did you sell it on Swappa? Just curious, I just got back a replacement from Moto Care and I am thinking of doing the same.
I guess it might as well be considered official that XT1575 will never see Nougat, either.
Lenovo dev who was assigned to the Style/Pure N update pitching an idea for his next project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQcgkDn0yU
$180 eh... I'll be happy to get $100 for it when I'm done with it LOL This thing's insides must be melted by now and I'm surprised mine is still in working condition. I felt the screen today and it was hot enough to burn. It was really hot outside too. How do people in tropical countries use this phone??...
swatty43 said:
Did you sell it on Swappa? Just curious, I just got back a replacement from Moto Care and I am thinking of doing the same.
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No, local classified ad Facebook page.
acejavelin said:
No, local classified ad Facebook page.
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Ahh Gotcha.
sk8223 said:
$180 eh... I'll be happy to get $100 for it when I'm done with it LOL This thing's insides must be melted by now and I'm surprised mine is still in working condition. I felt the screen today and it was hot enough to burn. It was really hot outside too. How do people in tropical countries use this phone??...
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The 32GB model has recent sale average price of $171 on Swappa... I was asking $200 with 3 cases (2 never used, sealed).
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
Muito Xt1575 not arrieved the 7.0 yet, the 8 only in dreams.
Android 8 custom roms is real future for moto pure ?
LoL i might buy new OnePlus 5 (soecial edition) which will be officially announced by next week
hope to see more Banger features in it
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Nougat is still a little buggy for this device. Have no idea if it ever gets unofficial Oreo. Also, it's just a little old. Don't get me wrong, I'm using this phone, but if you want to buy another device, choose different model... from different company.
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Noooo don't do it! D: What's your budget? There are better phones with better specs out there.
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Unlocking the bootloader and flashing AICP nougat 7.1.2 was a piece of cake on my MXP, it supports unlocking the bootloader out of the box.
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Honestly... Don't bother with a 2 year old device. If you like Moto, go Moto G5 Plus or G5S Plus, 3-4 times the battery life, equal performance, support for probably the next 18 months or so, etc. Or if your budget allows, go with something better, there are lots of options.
I would not buy another Pure, even if I could get a new one for under $100.
sk8223 said:
Noooo don't do it! D: What's your budget? There are better phones with better specs out there.
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Yes, it's all about budget. I can't see right now things I need in a phone for 200 euro:
- nearly stock android
- amoled screen
- SD card support
- and I hate what Lenovo creates now under Moto logo.
Looks like I will need to resign myself to some the points above
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Guys, thanks for the comments!
dego_ said:
Yes, it's all about budget. I can't see right now things I need in a phone for 200 euro:
- nearly stock android
- amoled screen
- SD card support
- and I hate what Lenovo creates now under Moto logo.
Looks like I will need to resign myself to some the points above
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Guys, thanks for the comments!
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Well there's the Lenovo P2. LOL But it's hard to find phones with AMOLED screens at that price point. I was gonna say just go with the Mi A1 (LCD) when it comes down in price later this year because it's the best stock Android bargain you'll find. Why do you want OLED so bad anyway? The Moto X Style isn't OLED, but it's screen and colours are highly saturated, even for me. I think this is something most IPS panels can accomplish with the right settings. I have to say, though, the Moto's screen is really good for an IPS panel.
sk8223 said:
Well there's the Lenovo P2. LOL But it's hard to find phones with AMOLED screens at that price point. I was gonna say just go with the Mi A1 (LCD) when it comes down in price later this year because it's the best stock Android bargain you'll find. Why do you want OLED so bad anyway? The Moto X Style isn't OLED, but it's screen and colours are highly saturated, even for me. I think this is something most IPS panels can accomplish with the right settings. I have to say, though, the Moto's screen is really good for an IPS panel.
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I was actually considering Mi A1 as a great option.
I love how OLED works with ambient display on my device. Experience of receiving notifications and unlocking the screen is addictive. When I see how my wife clicks power button each time on her Huawei P9, it looks like something from the past century

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