The GOOGLE | ANDROID Thread

[ismithx]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

[S_2NR]

moto g owners on stock.
check out this kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786336

completely enhanced my experience on my phone. its overclocked.

[Trini Hookah]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

[devon4786]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

Then that would imply iOS 7/8 has more features out of the box?..which isn't necessarily true...lol out of the box experience will be based on personal preference though...my preference is stock android however but not exactly stock. More custom ROMs based on pure android. Currently using Mahdi and its amazing..much faster and smoother than beanstalk.

[S_2NR]

I think he means stock as in how the phone comes from the factory. Not stock android

[stev]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

Then that would imply iOS 7/8 has more features out of the box?..which isn't necessarily true...lol out of the box experience will be based on personal preference though...my preference is stock android however but not exactly stock. More custom ROMs based on pure android. Currently using Mahdi and its amazing..much faster and smoother than beanstalk.

i find myself going back to stock after every ROM i try. next on the list is the Mahdi Rom......what kernel are u using?

[rodfarva]

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

Biggest problem with this is our location. We tend to get the exynos based samsung devices. not the snapdragon versions.
the best custom Roms are released for snapdragon phones
I had an S4 i9500.. Hardware wise It was ideal. Great screen, decent battery, expandable storage, tons of accessories. But the only useable roms out there were all touchwiz based
If you can get your hands on the snapdragon versions of the s4, s5, note, minis... awesome opportunities arise.

Currently using Mahdi and its amazing..much faster and smoother than beanstalk.

What device is that..N5? Ive wanted to try it on the G2..I see it got some good reviews, but also see that people still putting PA above it..whats your take?

[ismithx]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

It's not that I want a rom like what moto does, that's stock google android without much addition. I don't mind a customized rom, once it isn't overdone like what samsung does.

[devon4786]

galaxy means nothing to me now... samsung fills their devices with too much bloatware, plus they have too big a lineup to realistically provide software updates for all of their devices

If you buy an android for the stock experience is better u get an iPhone, custom roms where its at, and Samsung isn't short on devs on xda.

Then that would imply iOS 7/8 has more features out of the box?..which isn't necessarily true...lol out of the box experience will be based on personal preference though...my preference is stock android however but not exactly stock. More custom ROMs based on pure android. Currently using Mahdi and its amazing..much faster and smoother than beanstalk.

i find myself going back to stock after every ROM i try. next on the list is the Mahdi Rom......what kernel are u using?

What device is that..N5? Ive wanted to try it on the G2..I see it got some good reviews, but also see that people still putting PA above it..whats your take?

Sorry for the extremely long quote lol..but I'm using the kernel included with mahdi since it offers wayyy better battery life than elementalX, although elementalX allowed for double tap to wake etc.

Yeah it's a Nexus 5. Was using beanstalk since day 1 until I came across mahdi. OTA updates, TONS of features and perfectly stable..on the Nexus 5 that is. Don't know how stable it would be for the G2. Weirdly though, as a power user I find myself leaning away from PA for some reason. Not exactly sure why.

[nervewrecker]

Guys, friend of mine needs a phone.

Budget $1500.00 give or take a few extra hundred bucks.

There is a used nexus 4 for sale on the forum and there is the moto g for $1800.00 bnib at gulf city.

What other options she has?

S3 mini out of the question lol.

[pete]

Which moto G they selling for 1800? Nexus 4 for 1500 isn't bad compared to that if it's the non-LTE one.

[nervewrecker]

Have different moto g? I know I saw it in a store after the Samsung store in gulf city for $1800.00. Seems to be the only place selling it in the mall.

Nexus 4 is a great buy for that price but its a used phone. Nobody knows what it been through.

The moto g is nowhere in nexus 4 league but its a pretty decent phone.

Does she have any other options?

[Agent_47]

Has anyone ever tried out the One Plus One?.... my choices are between that (ill be buying an invite) a Nexus 5 and a 2nd hand G2(around $250USD)

[Trini Hookah]

Guys, friend of mine needs a phone.

Budget $1500.00 give or take a few extra hundred bucks.

There is a used nexus 4 for sale on the forum and there is the moto g for $1800.00 bnib at gulf city.

What other options she has?

S3 mini out of the question lol.

I see S2nr had a Moto G FS for a nice price.

[Trini Hookah]

Has anyone ever tried out the One Plus One?.... my choices are between that (ill be buying an invite) a Nexus 5 and a 2nd hand G2(around $250USD)

Depends on how much the invite cost lol

I'm in love with the G2 tbh

[Agent_47]

im not going over $50US.... and i see a good bit going for that on ebay I'm just a little hesitant on using an unfamiliar brand... im kind of leaning towards the g2 but im worried about if it will get upgraded to L

[Mr.Bollywood]

^^^ hahahahah I knew you would love it!!

Tell me when you get bored with it. I'll give you the link to root it.. And send you some ROMS I've tried out

I'm currently running the Optimus G3 ROM on my G2 and I'm in love allllll over again!

Might keep it after all!

[Trini Hookah]

^^^ hahahahah I knew you would love it!!

Tell me when you get bored with it. I'll give you the link to root it.. And send you some ROMS I've tried out

I'm currently running the Optimus G3 ROM on my G2 and I'm in love allllll over again!

Might keep it after all!

I feel i ready for the link, the little bloat annoys me lol

[Mr.Bollywood]

Hahahah yea man, I debloated all Tmobile apps and features on mine, except the 4G LTE ofc

Let me get the links and send them to you!

[nervewrecker]

Guys, friend of mine needs a phone.

Budget $1500.00 give or take a few extra hundred bucks.

There is a used nexus 4 for sale on the forum and there is the moto g for $1800.00 bnib at gulf city.

What other options she has?

S3 mini out of the question lol.

I see S2nr had a Moto G FS for a nice price.

Thanks meng.

Will shoot him a pm.

[Trini Hookah]

Hahahah yea man, I debloated all Tmobile apps and features on mine, except the 4G LTE ofc

Let me get the links and send them to you!

1Beer to this guy!

[stev]

just flashed Mahdi ROM on my N5.....ignored the gigantic warning and turned on ART. lol

liking the built in customization options.....native icon replacement is the best IMO.

[NorStar2K]

My Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500), started making intermittent very loud static bursts while on calls, and it has been getting more frequent. The person on the other end also hears the loud noise and can't hear me.

Anyone experiencing this or has an idea of the fix??

[S_2NR]

the vast amount of people i hear complaining about s4 hardware probs im staying far from the phone. even online there are alot of people whose phone exploded or caught fire while charging with stock battery and charger.

[Mr.Bollywood]

Are you serious S_2nr???

I have never heard of those problems before but dammm I seriously thought Samsung fixed most of their problems with hardware!

[S_2NR]

I personally know someone abroad whose s4 caught fire while charging next to their bed while they were asleep. after outing it looked like it started at the charging port. its common.
and they handle warranty claims like absolute idiots.
i have decided to stay away from samsung.

https://www.google.tt/webhp?sourceid=ch ... d&safe=off

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=s4+fire

[M_2NR]

just flashed Mahdi ROM on my N5.....ignored the gigantic warning and turned on ART. lol

liking the built in customization options.....native icon replacement is the best IMO.

lemme know how it goes eh

although i real liking my stock + gravity box combo.

_

I had find out what was the cause of my drains... well most of it. It was AppOpps xposed module ironically. when i disabled all the location crap from apps... it caused a wakelock for fused location

[nervewrecker]

So back out here hunting. S2nr's moto g aren't available.

Still waiting on a screen shot from nexus 4 guy on phone info.

Anything else I should look at?

[Swisha]

[S_2NR]

just flashed Mahdi ROM on my N5.....ignored the gigantic warning and turned on ART. lol

liking the built in customization options.....native icon replacement is the best IMO.

lemme know how it goes eh

although i real liking my stock + gravity box combo.

_

I had find out what was the cause of my drains... well most of it. It was AppOpps xposed module ironically. when i disabled all the location crap from apps... it caused a wakelock for fused location

yea let us know how mahdi works..
saw it available for moto g now.
was gonna sell my phone and probably upgrade to the new moto x when released but i have some unexpected expenses to deal with.