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[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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gsstudios

[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] New phone advice - android

Hi. Need a new driver - looking for advice. I'm in the states with a t-mobile sim. Been using a Z3 compact which is about to die. Need something of comparable size - could be a bit bigger, but not into phablets. Don't like Samsung, Sony, LG and other mainstream, although I did have good experience with a nexus.
Elephone? Oppo? Oneplus? What else is out there that I can just buy and stick my sim card in?
Thx

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[Completed] Current Fire vs 1 Gen Nexus 7

Hello,
I noticed on eBay that I can get a 1st gen nexus 7 relatively cheaply. So I just have a simple question, would this nexus have better performance than the new Kindles that are out today? I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong forum. Thanks to anyone who answers.
Mike

Thanks for the reply, but I was looking for some perspective. Someone who's used both devices and can give me a fair comparison between the two. My Kindle Fire is horribly slow, and pretty much sucks at everything. If the 1st gen nexus is the same, I rather not waste the money. I think making a spreadsheet is overkill.

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[Completed] Help old flagship or new midrange or maybe a chinese flagship?

Please help me to choose.im planning to buy moto x pure
Its now more or less 300$ i think.should i consider a new
relase of midrange this year or a chinese cheap flagship this year.
I love the moto x pure base on its spes and its a last years flagship.but now theres alot to choose from a verygood midrange or a chinese flagship

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