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Need help with Android phone recommendation.

Hey-
Could anyone recommend a unlocked GSM Android phone that has decent specs and sells for $150 or less on Amazon? I don't really care about the brand, size, new/used, or anything like that, but it MUST be able to run at least ICS. (An official update would be preferred, but I have no problem installing something like Cyanogenmod if I need to). I have tried browsing around, but I got kind of overwhelmed with all the different choices. So I thought, why not ask the more knowledgeable people here about finding a good one? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
wws12
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Motorola Atrix 4G. There is no official ICS, but our great XDA development community has it running CM9 and CM10 with relative ease. Official ICS is coming in this fiscal quarter according to Motorola. It's still my daily device. After two years of everyday use and a hefty amount of ROM flashing, it still runs like a champ.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33079381401...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3782wt_802
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Well if size doesn't matter then Xperia Mini st15i
Xperia Mini pro
are some of the devices running official ics with decent specs
But if you good hardware then Motorola defy +...
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The Moto Matrix and Defy look pretty similar, are they the same base but different names?
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Liquid Glow
I just bought the Acer Liquid Glow for its low price €179 and decent specs running stock ICS and the phone is great imo.
Think you should take a loot at it.
A bit of a downside, there is only one custom rom available for the moment..
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KidCarter93 said:
Please use the stickied thread at the top of this forum - **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
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[Q] Pocket not in list

Why is there no GALAXY Pocket in ''Find your Device?''

rmivuxgc said:
Why is there no GALAXY Pocket in ''Find your Device?''
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There is a thread for device forum requests;-
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
Although the likelihood is that you will get no development on such a cheap device as it will have a relatively small user-base and isn't powerful enough to do anything clever with it.

SimonTS said:
There is a thread for device forum requests;-
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
Although the likelihood is that you will get no development on such a cheap device as it will have a relatively small user-base and isn't powerful enough to do anything clever with it.
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Thanks for providing link. But i don agree with u that cheap phone means that it does not have a huge user base. In fact this phone has the highest userbase because maximum people have tasted android via Galaxy Y and Galaxy Pocket. Hope u don mind all that. Thnx once again for ur valueable feedback.
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Best rootable AT&T phones at the moment?

I put this in the device suggestion thread, but that doesn't seem to get a lot of eyes, so I'm hoping I can get a bit more of a response here.
My S4 is dying, so I need to replace it this week. Unfortunately, root is a big priority (TB and Xposed), and good, rootable AT&T phones seem extremely few and far between anymore. The S7 root looks like a minefield, but the Note7 root might be usable? Does anyone know of any other good, rootable phones on AT&T at the moment that I must be overlooking?
Thanks!

dstarr3 said:
I put this in the device suggestion thread, but that doesn't seem to get a lot of eyes, so I'm hoping I can get a bit more of a response here.
My S4 is dying, so I need to replace it this week. Unfortunately, root is a big priority (TB and Xposed), and good, rootable AT&T phones seem extremely few and far between anymore. The S7 root looks like a minefield, but the Note7 root might be usable? Does anyone know of any other good, rootable phones on AT&T at the moment that I must be overlooking?
Thanks!
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**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! by KidCarter93
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sd_shadow said:
see
What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
and
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! by KidCarter93
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I've already posted in there and am not getting a response, so I thought I might get more of a response here.

Which phone best replaces/improves on the Note 4?

My note 4 has reached it's end of life for a multitude of reasons, mostly due to being dropped too much. I've very much enjoyed it for the last 2 years.
While I do not wish for this to be another "what's better thread" I know some of you are much better versed with the current smartphones with the best internal components for the money. So far I've come across the pixel XL, HTC 10, and the Mate 9.
Budget isn't a concern, nor is carrier as I'm sure what I'm looking for has multiple radios. I just want to know what to buy and flash so I'm not wasting time reading reviews and looking through development forums.
tl;dr I want another 5.5-6 inch screen phone with the same 4k screen and camera capabilities, as well as the best processor and ram in its class. Aftermarket ROM development is also an important factor. Pixel XL is looking the best so far.
much appreciated

mitchell0714 said:
My note 4 has reached it's end of life for a multitude of reasons, mostly due to being dropped too much. I've very much enjoyed it for the last 2 years.
While I do not wish for this to be another "what's better thread" I know some of you are much better versed with the current smartphones with the best internal components for the money. So far I've come across the pixel XL, HTC 10, and the Mate 9.
Budget isn't a concern, nor is carrier as I'm sure what I'm looking for has multiple radios. I just want to know what to buy and flash so I'm not wasting time reading reviews and looking through development forums.
tl;dr I want another 5.5-6 inch screen phone with the same 4k screen and camera capabilities, as well as the best processor and ram in its class. Aftermarket ROM development is also an important factor. Pixel XL is looking the best so far.
much appreciated
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What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
and
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! by KidCarter93

sd_shadow said:
see
What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
and
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! by KidCarter93
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apologies, should of looked harder. you can delete this thread to clean up the board. I try to do the right thing on forums.
looks like that threads active at least

mitchell0714 said:
apologies, should of looked harder. you can delete this thread to clean up the board. I try to do the right thing on forums.
looks like that threads active at least
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Hi,
I won't delete it, but I will take care of some housekeeping.
Thank you, and thread closed.

need recommendation for new phone

Phone should:
-good antenna
-bootloader unlocked/rooted...or it's easy to do it yourself
-5 to 5.5 inch screen
-durable
Is there anything that comes to mind?
Thanks

see
What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
and
**DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! by KidCarter93
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ardvarkmcgark said:
Phone should:
-good antenna
-bootloader unlocked/rooted...or it's easy to do it yourself
-5 to 5.5 inch screen
-durable
Is there anything that comes to mind?
Thanks
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5.5 inch screen = pixel ( any of them )
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@ardvarkmcgark
Please search before posting. When you find a thread on your topic, please post there, instead of creating a new thread. There are umpteen number of threads on this topic.
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