I'm looking at getting a new phone pretty soon here, my current one is an iPhone 5s and I'm not excited about it. Before that I had a Galaxy S6 Active that I really liked until it soft-bricked itself. I have some experience with Android development in Java and Xamarin. When I get a new Android phone, I want to get back into development as I really enjoyed it. Using an emulator just wasn't the same for me as I couldn't show off what I made whenever I want and what not.
Recently I've been paying attention to the newer Android releases and the LG V30 looks pretty attractive. I like pretty much everything it has to offer, I just hope it will get updates fairly quickly and for a while.
But then I realized that there might be an advantage to getting a Pixel. I would likely be getting the Pixel XL 2 if I were to go the Pixel route. I like most of what I've heard about it but it just doesn't quite beat out the V30 for me.
So, here's my question: Does the up-to-dateness of my personal phone matter much if I plan on pursuing Android development? Is it something that may be better to pursue once I have a certain amount of skill first? Hardware aside, is an Android One phone the same as a Pixel?
Thanks, ZachZ
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I'm looking at getting a new phone pretty soon here, my current one is an iPhone 5s and I'm not excited about it. Before that I had a Galaxy S6 Active that I really liked until it soft-bricked itself. I have some experience with Android development in Java and Xamarin. When I get a new Android phone, I want to get back into development as I really enjoyed it. Using an emulator just wasn't the same for me as I couldn't show off what I made whenever I want and what not...
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Hi guys,
I am newbie to Android smartphones and tablets modding/hacking/ROMdeveloping and I am looking for the correct starting in this experience to optimize my learning curve.
What device should I pick? I am looking for the best compromise between these different factors:
-Large community support availability
-Hacking easiness (meaning a device most open as possible)
-Detailed guides availability
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Every single advice is appreciated.
Regards
Okay, let's reformulate the problem differently.
Which devices has best community support on xda developers?
A thread in our forum stated that Samsung fascinate has good community support. Could that device be an appropriate starting point?
I appreciate your help xda developers!
It depends on what carrier you're gonna go with. The sprint evo probably has the largest community, looks like the evo 3d will be pretty big too. Not really sure about at&t and T-Mobile. Verizon hasn't had much lately that's been big, the original incredible has a pretty sizeable community, looks like the thunderbolt isn't bad either. Currently the phone to beat is the Samsung galaxy s2, it can only be used on at&t currently but should be coming to all carriers on the next couple months.
No money, i would recommend the sgs and if you have money to spend the sgs2.
Both are awesome devices with a huge and active community behind them.
I appreciate your help K_nivesout and Dark3n.
I gonna process this choices and come back to comment on them and choose one.
Probably this experience would help some people in the future
Just wanting to see when/if xda-developers plans on creating a sub-forum for the Motorola Admiral. I know the phone isn't immensely popular (it should be though; this is a sweet device!), but I know several people who would love some custom ROMs for it as well as a place besides the Motorola support forums to get bug fixes and whatnot.
If the mediocre Droid Pro gets its own sub-forum, why no love for us Admiral folks?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
I'll second this. I'm glad that it's been rooted, but I'd love to see a custom ROM or two.
The Admiral is a nice device, but it is going to suffer in the marketplace as it is targeting a much smaller and (presumably) less mod-happy crowd. If you are buying this, you are most likely looking for a Blackberry-ish device or you want Direct Connect. Those two demographic groups aren't necessarily going to have as much desire as most.
Present company EXCLUDED. I rooted mine withing two hours of activation and am considering an attempt at building CWMR and replacing the built-in recovery.
Maybe move this to Android General?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1424
Best regards,
-boggsie
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The Admiral is a nice device, but it is going to suffer in the marketplace as it is targeting a much smaller and (presumably) less mod-happy crowd. If you are buying this, you are most likely looking for a Blackberry-ish device or you want Direct Connect. Those two demographic groups aren't necessarily going to have as much desire as most.
Present company EXCLUDED. I rooted mine withing two hours of activation and am considering an attempt at building CWMR and replacing the built-in recovery.
Maybe move this to Android General?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1424
Best regards,
-boggsie
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I have the Admiral rooted and I got "trigger" happy when deleting some of the stock apps from my phone and now I cannot add, edit, or view my contacts. Could someone help me get all the necessary stock apps in order to have it fully functional again?
I know the phone is barely released, but what is the likelihood of seeing a root tool and a base AOSP Android L rom when it releases? In general do Huawei phones even see developer support on XDA or any other forums?
I really want the Mate 7, but only if i'll be able to get vanilla Android L running on it in the near future. I searched the Huawei forums and it doesn't look very promising. I was wondering since this is a pretty big departure from what Huawei usually releases, if it changes anything.
I am very tempted to get this device too, but only if it can be tinkered with.
I would love to get this running stock android L
bboylito said:
I know the phone is barely released, but what is the likelihood of seeing a root tool and a base AOSP Android L rom when it releases? In general do Huawei phones even see developer support on XDA or any other forums?
I really want the Mate 7, but only if i'll be able to get vanilla Android L running on it in the near future. I searched the Huawei forums and it doesn't look very promising. I was wondering since this is a pretty big departure from what Huawei usually releases, if it changes anything.
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Usually when there is very little developer interest in a device we have end up getting a bounty going. I started a bounty for root for the Galaxy Mega last year and it ended up working.
Techngro said:
Usually when there is very little developer interest in a device we have end up getting a bounty going. I started a bounty for root for the Galaxy Mega last year and it ended up working.
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Root and recovery is out.
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJ2qx3l password is fuwq
To prep phone : http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-1241100-1-1.html do this. Google translate the page.
viola root. Caveat is only from a PC... no mac support. Cannot personally verify, but reading comments translated in multiple threads seems successful. Will have to manually save and update phone to upgrade as updates come out via this method. Wish it were a simple as other chinese roms, like miui or flyme.
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Root and recovery is out.
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJ2qx3l password is fuwq
To prep phone : http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-1241100-1-1.html do this. Google translate the page.
viola root. Caveat is only from a PC... no mac support. Cannot personally verify, but reading comments translated in multiple threads seems successful. Will have to manually save and update phone to upgrade as updates come out via this method. Wish it were a simple as other chinese roms, like miui or flyme.
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So does this mean you can have stock android? Sorry Im new to android. Looking at making this my first device.
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So does this mean you can have stock android? Sorry Im new to android. Looking at making this my first device.
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Yes, technically that means you can install various ROMs or recoveries on your device, but you'll have to wait until someone actually makes some for the device. Judging by the other Huawei devices on XDA, there doesn't seem like there will be very much development for this device either. That's why I suggested a bounty. I've had Android phones where there was not much development (T-Mobile Galaxy Note, Moto Cliq). It sucked watching other devices get all the attention. Now the AM7 may be just popular enough to get some attention from devs, but ultimately, I am preparing myself for the possibility that development for the AM7 will be very slow, just so I won't be dissapointed.
But I may be wrong.
How do bounty's work? Paypal? How do you know if the Dev is even qualified or going to complete the work once the bounty is paid? I'd be willing to throw in a few bucks.
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How do bounty's work? Paypal? How do you know if the Dev is even qualified or going to complete the work once the bounty is paid? I'd be willing to throw in a few bucks.
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The person who creates the bounty sets the goal (root, recovery, ROM, AOSP, etc.) that will satisfy the bounty. People pledge an amount of their choosing. Once the goal is completed and verified (by making it available to test), then the money is collected via Paypal and given to the first person to reach the goal.
Here's a good example of what a bounty thread looks like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2728051
(Don't expect our bounty to get that expensive lol.)
Hopefully if root works and we can get the device tree sorted then its all good. Be interesting to see if kernel sources will be released
Well it's time for a new phone, wife wants one and as much as I love my current phone I want something with more developer support. While I do appreciate all the work the few people have been doing for the lg stylo 3 plus, I just eant something that will have more people working on custom roms and stuff. My wife just has a crappy 50 dollar phone and I have, as stated, the lg stylo 3 plus. We are on the Metro network so as you all know as long as the phones unlocked I can use it with Metro sim card.
So after that spew of crap, what phones does everyone recommend? I'm in no rush so if there is a newer phone coming out later this year feel free to recommend it as I would like to grab a newer model, but I'm open to all suggestions. The wifes not much of a tinkerer, but I'll change my rom 3 times a day, so the more support on here the phone has the better.
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Well it's time for a new phone, wife wants one and as much as I love my current phone I want something with more developer support. While I do appreciate all the work the few people have been doing for the lg stylo 3 plus, I just eant something that will have more people working on custom roms and stuff. My wife just has a crappy 50 dollar phone and I have, as stated, the lg stylo 3 plus. We are on the Metro network so as you all know as long as the phones unlocked I can use it with Metro sim card. So after that spew of crap, what phones does everyone recommend? I'm in no rush so if there is a newer phone coming out later this year feel free to recommend it as I would like to grab a newer model, but I'm open to all suggestions. The wifes not much of a tinkerer, but I'll change my rom 3 times a day, so the more support on here the phone has the better.
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Your best bet is to post this question within one of the following threads that is specific to your question.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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Hello All,
Im looking to get a new phone and seems alot of the chinese makers are stepping up there game. I currently have the iPhone 6s+ and like the look of the new iPhone X but not gonna spend that kind of money. So Ive been looking around for a good bezel less android based phone. I really like the Elephone U Pro but im from the states and it doesnt support alot of the bands here. It will mainly need to work for ATT/Cricket. I like the Xiamoi Mi Mix 2 but wanted to see what other options are out there also. Any recommendations on some phones that will compete if not beat current flagship phones that are way overpriced? Thanks!
Twoods196 said:
Hello All, Im looking to get a new phone and seems alot of the chinese makers are stepping up there game. I currently have the iPhone 6s+ and like the look of the new iPhone X but not gonna spend that kind of money. So Ive been looking around for a good bezel less android based phone. I really like the Elephone U Pro but im from the states and it doesnt support alot of the bands here. It will mainly need to work for ATT/Cricket. I like the Xiamoi Mi Mix 2 but wanted to see what other options are out there also. Any recommendations on some phones that will compete if not beat current flagship phones that are way overpriced? Thanks!
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Your best bet is to post this question within one of the following threads that is specific to your question.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Good Luck!
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