I'm looking at upgrading from my Galaxy S7 (so far it looks like getting VoLTE to work on G930F is a lost cause). I don't need a top-line phone, and I'm not looking for a 5G-capable device, but it needs to last 3+ years. Reliable Bluetooth is a necessity. Must be rootable and have a custom recovery available. I've only used Samsung devices so far, but I'm really sick of needing to tiptoe around Knox. I'm not counting on getting any trade-in value on my S7 because it's an international version. I'd like to spend no more than $400US. What do you recommend?
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Hi,
I am at point where I would be buying a new mobile phone. I don't have budget problem, but I am looking from the point where I'll be able to use my phone as development device.
I have shortlisted some options:
Nexus S: This seems to me an idle device for development. It also has NFC. You have early access to the android flavors. But with dual core processor phone in the market, I not sure if this a good choice.
Samsung Galaxy s 2: The phone is expensive, but has many feature(except for NFC ). Do you think this can be a good device considering future versions of android might be out by November-December(speculating)
Wait for another device: Wait for a device. But then everything can't be obtained in a single device. How long will I wait?
HTC Sensation: Not much info about it.
Any other device
I seem to prefer device with NFC and dual core(may be because it a future ready).
Really confused. Just looking for a device that can be used for development on current and future flavors of Android.
Also I have read about rooting a device. Not sure if this is a proper question, but if someone roots a device can the person explore the full capabilities of the device(provided the rooting is proper).
I prefer not to wait for another device and I am confused between Nexus S and Galaxy S 2.
Please give you opinion about my choice or some other device that I should consider.
Thanks
Prerak Desai
if you need a phone for development, first choose your target audience.
i dont think a vast majority of the people will be upgrading too soon to dual core...
now if u wanna push boundaries with your programming, go ahead with the latest...
but its good to have a phone that a greater percentage of the people have...
also, do consider the major portion of people are on android 2.2 and 2.1 (more than 85% as on google site)...
think from a developer pov, not a user...
Thanks HyprGeek for the reply. Seems to give me a point or two to think about.
But don't you think if I buy what majority are buying today, then in about a month time something new will come up and the crowd will start moving towards it. Then i'll be stuck with old device.
I personally feel you need have something(especially electronics device) that arefuture ready so that you don't regret your decision in a short time.
What do you think from a general point of view, which device I should consider?
Thanks,
Prerak Desai
well, u need to detemine how big the "crowd" is...
http://developer.android.com/resources/dashboard/platform-versions.html
and i dont think computers/mobiles can ever be future ready...
Hi. I'm currently using a Nexus One on an ATT prepaid plan. I am not a very heavy cell user, but I appreciate having a smartphone, and fortunately for me, the 2yr old (almost 3yr old) Nexus One has been powerful enough for my uses. I am glad that community roms like evervolv make it possible for me to have the latest software on such an old phone.
However, one big issue has forced me to upgrade: The call-volume is too low, and despite spending 10+ hours last week trying different roms, it is just impossible for me to make calls on the phone.
Long story short: I need a new phone. I don't want to spend too much money ($100-150 at most), and my needs aren't very much. I don't mind buying a used phone, so long as it is an upgrade from the Nexus One, and actually has decent call volume. Can be ATT or unlocked.
Does anyone know what would be a good upgrade with this budget? I suppose anything made in 2011 would be decent (Maybe a Galaxy SII)? Ideally, I would have something that the community still makes mods for, so that I can continue to have new software. I havne't been keeping up with phones, so I don't know what would be good.
Thanks. :laugh:
Sir, there is a thread in place that can assist you: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!
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Hello guys,
I'm a noob here. Noob to rooting (but doesn't looks that hard since I'm pretty decent in tech and coding).
Would like to question if it's currently possible to root the AT&T S6 Edge+?
Long story short, I have a out of warranty phone and would like to start playing with it since I no longer subject to the company policy. I've been searching high and low but yet to see an available Kernel for the AT&T version.
I got the general stuffs down (Odin, etc.) but no TWRP available for this AT&T version phone?
Please advise.
Many thanks and best regards,
Hi all, it's my first post so please be gentle especially as it seems like a stupid question.
I've just bought a second hand S3 frontier so I've been looking around the internet for information, tips & tricks etc. and found this website.
I have heard the term rooting before and realise it's been going on for a long time on mobile devices but always wondered what are the pros & cons.
For the S3 for example is it something you have to do to put on your (or other people's) watch faces for example.
I am not that tech savvy to be honest and I would worry about bricking the device but if there are many advantages to doing it I would consider it.
Thanks in advance.
Can you tell us exact Model Name of your Gear S3 please?
SM-R760 or LTE Variants like SM-R765A or?
Best Regards
Hi, it's the SM-R760
You use Samsung Pay?
Or you wish to use Samsung Pay?
I am asking because I have killed Knox Warranty Void...
And somebody with SM-R805U or something like this told rooted device prevent Samsung Pay from working...
Best Regards
To be honest I have only just purchased the watch so I haven't set up or used that feature yet but it is something I will definitely want to use for the convenience factor.
IMHO good idea to play little bit with your new SM-R760...
If you miss something... you could ask here... if ROOT would "help" or something else allready available...
Best Regards
is there any rootable budget phones avialble, the google pixel 2 failed me misrable and was harder to root than an amazon tablet! so not that. i would like it to be 50-100$ i dont use my phone for a whole lot i just want root to have total control over my device eta. but unfortnatly theres only "best rootable phoines (expensive) and (best cheap phones but no root) any list where they have BEST ROOTABLE BUDGET phone?
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