Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I don't know of any phone that can be rooted with a locked bootloader. Unless I'm missing something.
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I don't know of any phone that can be rooted with a locked bootloader. Unless I'm missing something.
You're missing something.
There's a bunch of exploits on different phones that allow rooting without messing the bootloader.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Ah yeah. N5, though? That's what brot has, I think.
Look up Towelroot. I believe the Nexus 5 supports it.
It certainly does. I used it with no problems whatsoever.
Jigolo
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OK that is an awesome update. I may not use the app but its very nice now
manfestival
Member
is it safe to buy a nexus 5 or should I wait for more info on the nexus 6? It seems like BGR is reporting that its going to be 499... which kinda ruins the whole reason to go and buy through google to me. sure its cheaper than buying through a carrier and its cheaper than buying flagship phones that are 700+ in pricing nowadays but 499 is basically slipping out of that midrange pricing now. Maybe its manufacturers trying to spread the gap of cost out by increasing the main pricing? I know its something BGR reported and who knows
Jigolo
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Depends. Do you want a 5" phone or a 5" 9 inch phone?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
It's up to you. I doubt the next Nexus will be $500. BGR is hot garbage.
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qizah
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You might as well wait. By the time it's October we'll probably know, and at that point the Nexus 5 might be even cheaper, so you could save money or end up getting the new model.
NinjaBoyLao
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Yeah i considered this Phone too not sure why I didn't put it my list. But now I'm slowly leaning towards OnePlus more.
Yeah I'll probably get Oneplus I just had doubt when most western review said it is huge. But those specs really is amazing for it's price. Thanks
Baroquemantic
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I wish they'd stop giving CM more spotlight for adding shit others did already when they could've just wrote up a post about the feature when it was actually new.
Not ugly, but I really wish Sony would go back to their ZL design. It had super small bezels and a round, textured back.
Awesome, though I guess I don't really need newsstand anymore, since I don't buy magazines or anything currently.
BoboBrazil
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Ships usually the day after you order by 2 day shipping. You should have it Friday.
Baroquemantic
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Report: Amazon Struggles With Fire Phone, No More Than 35,000 Units Sold
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/2...ith-fire-phone-no-more-than-35000-units-sold/
Assuming this is true, it was expected, really. Except for diehard Amazon fanboys/girls (do they even exist?), I don't see why anyone in their right mind would want this crap.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/2...ith-fire-phone-no-more-than-35000-units-sold/
Assuming this is true, it was expected, really. Except for diehard Amazon fanboys/girls (do they even exist?), I don't see why anyone in their right mind would want this crap.
brotkasten
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I was looking forward to flash MIUI on my Galaxy Nexus, but their servers are slower than GAF during E3 meltdowns. Really annoying.
You can also get a unlocked LG G2 right now for 239.99 today only.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171433184678
Jazzy Network
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Not really a good example. The HTC First is actually a good phone. It was just overpriced. The Fire is a POS and is overpriced.
G2 is still a boss phone. Can't imagine the battery life you'd get with a good ROM and kernel
i have an xperia T with locked bootloader rooted and my nexus 5 is rooted too, locked bootloader
The Faceless Master
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it's like peeps never heard of root exploits before.
I wonder if my "bad" battery in my LG G3 has to do with the phone always listening to "Ok Google"? I have now tried turning it off in everything but the search bar.
I'm also using Battery Doctor now who says battery is draining fast all the time, ago that I have to close apps.
I'm also using Battery Doctor now who says battery is draining fast all the time, ago that I have to close apps.
Jigolo
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Next thing you'll tell us is that you're using advanced task killer too.
The best way to tell if your battery is draining fast is to not give a shit.
Really.
Pick out a time of day where you check your battery every day and factor in what you've been doing. If it is the same or close, then you're fine. If not, do a factory reset and install your most important apps one by one to see what app might be causing the drain.
Also having a lot of things pinging in the background leads to lesser battery life.
Jazzy Network
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Switching back to my G3. Forgot what not worrying about battery life feels like.
It's just striking coming from an iPhone 5. Or maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. But I'm not criticizing anything here.
Of course I want my battery to not run out when I am outside, and that's why I'm ordering extra batteries on September 1.
Which is another great feature of the LG G3, replaceable batteries.
Love it.
Of course I want my battery to not run out when I am outside, and that's why I'm ordering extra batteries on September 1.
Which is another great feature of the LG G3, replaceable batteries.
Love it.
Jazzy Network
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Your device is defective or something is wrong. Mine powers through easily the whole day. I don't technically need to charge mine everyday, but I do it anyway out of habit. I can probably go 2 full days with it.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Mine seems to go about 6-7 hours of constant gaming/streaming/video/internet. Not really a full day but that's with constant use.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I do think that while the screen is pretty amazing, I think the G3 would be perfect with a 1080p 5" just for the increase in battery life.
Jazzy Network
Member
You can say that for any phone. You can shrink the M8 or S5 down and make it And the battery will be better. I find these arguments dumb. It's more about how the software manages the battery.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
G3 is a sideways move. It's better in someways and not as good in others.
You have one of the top phones out right now. That's not gonna change anytime this year FYI.
Yeah I was using it in a tmobile store and it's a huge phone, screen was washed out and felt cheap.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I guess so. I think the debate would rest on if 1440p at 530ppi is really going to make that much difference on day to day use compare to a normal 1080p screen.
What settings do you use by the way to conserve the battery? Though I'm not finding too much trouble getting it to last for one day of normal intensive use, which is around 6-7 hours doing stuff like streaming/browsing/video/games. Worse comes to worse I'll just use the portable charger I have.
It's just that it would be nice to have a phone that lasts 2 days without needing a charge.
Screen looks washed out to you? I think it looks super crisp and vibrant.
BoboBrazil
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Don't buy a G3 right now. Wait for Note 4 next month. It will be a better upgrade from the m8.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Or just stick with the M8?
Are at the point where we can't last a few months without upgrading?
Are at the point where we can't last a few months without upgrading?
BoboBrazil
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Or just stick with the M8?
Are at the point where we can't last a few months without upgrading?
The adreno 420 chip should be a big upgrade for gaming and that should be what's in the Note 4. It is the first chip to support dx11 features I believe. Also the 805 and QHD screens are nice upgrades. Personally I wait about a year between upgrades. That's why I am on a GS4. Almost went to a OPO, but sold it. Note 4 or Nexus 6 will be my next. Samsung kind of pissed me off with their knox bs.
Nope. No other phone has pixels you can't see.
Jazzy Network
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Now you're straight up trolling.
RoadHazard
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Sweet, the new Pushbullet update lets you reply to SMS messages from your PC no matter what SMS app you use. No more using EvolveSMS unless you want to. This app just keeps getting better! Google should just buy them, this is the kind of Android <---> Chrome integration Android should have natively.
Except that the K1, if used in the Nexus 8/9 variant will trounce on the Qualcomm chipsets until the 810 at best and that isn't due out until Q4 at the earliest.
With the X2 using the 801, the new Nexus tablet using the Nvidia variant chipset, it finally seems we've hit competition in the mobile segment again.
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