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[Completed] Best budget-friendly androids for customization?

Looking for a new android for my boyfriend to replace his current awful phone, and finances are a bit tight right now. We're hoping to find a device under $170, it needs to have SD support to hold all his music and photos, GSM unlocked for Cricket Wireless, and we'd like to find one that has flexibility on custom ROMs. He really likes the one I have, the Huawei Ascend Mate 2, which has CM and PAC, and around the $200 range, but we're wondering if the people of XDA have other devices to recommend. Like me, he also prefers large-ish screens... no tiny phones. It'd also be great to have one that is eligible for Lollipop. Perhaps I am asking too much.

zombunny said:
Looking for a new android for my boyfriend to replace his current awful phone, and finances are a bit tight right now. We're hoping to find a device under $170, it needs to have SD support to hold all his music and photos, GSM unlocked for Cricket Wireless, and we'd like to find one that has flexibility on custom ROMs. He really likes the one I have, the Huawei Ascend Mate 2, which has CM and PAC, and around the $200 range, but we're wondering if the people of XDA have other devices to recommend. Like me, he also prefers large-ish screens... no tiny phones. It'd also be great to have one that is eligible for Lollipop. Perhaps I am asking too much.
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Ah, thank you!!

[Completed] is there a way to buy a mid range phone & convert to STOCK android

Hi
Good day folks
I've been an iPhone user for long. Presently I'm using an iPhone 6. I've been wanting to test an android. My search lead me to various forums where I was advised that stock android is the safest, least troublesome. With a budget of $250 - $ 300 (max Max) I was told Nexus 5x is an option. Ultimately adding shipping etc, 5x, 6 etc were above budget !
So, I'm here with the question, "...is there a way to buy a reasonable phone within $250-$275 budget (+$25 shipping) & convert to stock Android ? Which phone and how ? how easy / cumbersome ?
TIA for tips and experiences
PS : I'm new here, so IF this is the wrong forum, please direct me.
Regards
Subu

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[Completed] Best phones for modding, need some advice please

I'm finally looking to upgrade my phone from the Verizon SGS4. I'd like to stick to Samsung, though I know they've really locked their devices down since I setup my SGS4. I'd appreciate any advice from you pros, or if you can point me to some in depth guides if they relate to my question.
My question is, what phones are best for rooting and customization now? I like to keep my device as stripped down as possible.
My priorities are:
No bloatware/malware
ability to only load the few apps I need
security
battery life
processing speed
Thanks for your time!

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[Completed] Best Android Phone for Root Users

I was wondering what peoples opinion is on what the best Android smartphone is for a root user?
Something that has a lot a large community, plenty support, and the capability of developing further?
I don't just want to know 'what's the best android phone', as I don't really care what its like out the box. I'm looking for a phone with massive potential for complete customization.
Its time to get rid of the awful iPhone 5s!
Cheers,

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I was wondering what peoples opinion is on what the best Android smartphone is for a root user?
Something that has a lot a large community, plenty support, and the capability of developing further?
I don't just want to know 'what's the best android phone', as I don't really care what its like out the box. I'm looking for a phone with massive potential for complete customization.
Its time to get rid of the awful iPhone 5s!
Cheers,
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[Completed] Best ROM for privacy ?

hello guys , first time here ! im an apple iPhone 6s convert to android , i stopped using my 6s after my messages got hacked and all my contacts were shifted and totally mixed , as frustrating as it is i did lose my faith in smartphones , currently using a nokia soap bar phone , but looking to get back in the game however this time on an android , i looked around online for privacy focused androphones but didn't get my answer and i ended up here , so hopefully you guys could give me suggestion , or say perhaps some pairs , (a certain phone with a custom rom ) and thanks in advance !!!

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