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Looking for a new phone is the lg g4 good ?

Hello guys i am currently using a Samsung S3 Neo and im looking to buy a new phone.So from reviews like Android authority it seemed very good,performance is great and the camera is amazing but i saw this problem with them called the ''bootloop'' so im wondering if I should buy it. Is the bootloop fixable or not existing anymore because i read that it was only in the models produced the first 2-3 months.

Ringanar said:
Hello guys i am currently using a Samsung S3 Neo and im looking to buy a new phone.So from reviews like Android authority it seemed very good,performance is great and the camera is amazing but i saw this problem with them called the ''bootloop'' so im wondering if I should buy it. Is the bootloop fixable or not existing anymore because i read that it was only in the models produced the first 2-3 months.
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I'm still in love with this camera quality and performance overall.
Isn't bootloop related with custom roms?
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migueli2 said:
I'm still in love with this camera quality and performance overall.
Isn't bootloop related with custom roms?
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Well from what i know its a hardware motherboard issue > http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/
How is your device running for long do you have it?

Ringanar said:
Hello guys i am currently using a Samsung S3 Neo and im looking to buy a new phone.So from reviews like Android authority it seemed very good,performance is great and the camera is amazing but i saw this problem with them called the ''bootloop'' so im wondering if I should buy it. Is the bootloop fixable or not existing anymore because i read that it was only in the models produced the first 2-3 months.
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it should be fixed as long as its warranty isnt expired, i have second phone so far so good.

Ringanar said:
Well from what i know its a hardware motherboard issue > http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/
How is your device running for long do you have it?
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I have it like for 6 months now and zero problems.
I didn't even thought the problem you mentioned was hardware related hehehe
I really thought was custom Rom related.
To be honest I never was a really LG fan because in my country there's like only a few stores with LG accessories etc.
Like I said, for me phone is about camera quality and performance because I use phone as a work gadget.
So... My next one will LG5 if camera please me.
Good luck in your buy
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G4 right know has unbelievable value for money!
It has great performance, amazing display, top-tier camera (especially if you learn how to use manual mode), 3000mAh battery and ample ROM support
Just be sure to get an H815 International model if you plan on rooting and doing custom ROM!

marn3us said:
G4 right know has unbelievable value for money!
It has great performance, amazing display, top-tier camera (especially if you learn how to use manual mode), 3000mAh battery and ample ROM support
Just be sure to get an H815 International model if you plan on rooting and doing custom ROM!
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make sure that the h815 is one of the unlockable ones for bootloader not all are..

migueli2 said:
I have it like for 6 months now and zero problems.
I didn't even thought the problem you mentioned was hardware related hehehe
I really thought was custom Rom related.
To be honest I never was a really LG fan because in my country there's like only a few stores with LG accessories etc.
Like I said, for me phone is about camera quality and performance because I use phone as a work gadget.
So... My next one will LG5 if camera please me.
Good luck in your buy
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Thanks i think ill buy it

raptorddd said:
make sure that the h815 is one of the unlockable ones for bootloader not all are..
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The one im looking at is h815 so its unlockable right?I may be rooting since i love customizing and tinkering,rooted my s3 neo after 1 month

Ringanar said:
The one im looking at is h815 so its unlockable right?I may be rooting since i love customizing and tinkering,rooted my s3 neo after 1 month
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you can root locked bootloader only if on lollipop 5.1 and you can also have xposed....
if phone its on marshmallow you also need to know the antirollback version.. like you cant downgrade marshmallow V3 antiroll to Lolliop V2 itll brick phone..
am you must be aware that some devices have bootloop.. and the best thing is for you to have the closest country that has bootloader unlocked... for example. if you are in europe and have the h811 tmobile from usa.. if bootloop.. the phone must be sent to tmobile or to LG usa. unless the place you buy it gives you warranty.... so its best to have one for your country.. if from usa .. they wont fix it in wurope you must send phone to USA...
here is the list on the ones that can be unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-list-lg-g4-variants-unlocked-t3262621

Ringanar said:
The one im looking at is h815 so its unlockable right?I may be rooting since i love customizing and tinkering,rooted my s3 neo after 1 month
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See here for all models unlockable. :good:

I've had mine for a year know, first android phone that I hate, except for the camera, camera is ****ing amazing
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raptorddd said:
you can root locked bootloader only if on lollipop 5.1
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Wtf? That is simply not true, I have unlocked my H815 while on V20D stock MM without any downgrade to Lollipop.
Just use official LG bootloader unlock, then flash twrp, then enjoy custom ROM world

marn3us said:
Wtf? That is simply not true, I have unlocked my H815 while on V20D stock MM without any downgrade to Lollipop.
Just use official LG bootloader unlock, then flash twrp, then enjoy custom ROM world
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read before posting i said to him to get a bootloader unlockable h815 phone. and i stated that he can only root locked bootloader one if hes on LP. just in case he doesnt get one unlockable one. as he might have to send it back in case of bootloop.

Honor 8 Pro Stock Firmware

I have these questions:
i. Why is the Honor 8 pro ROM development stalled?
ii. Any one has H8 Pro India variant (DUK-L09C675B140) stock firmware?

shailendra1993 said:
I have these questions:
i. Why is the Honor 8 pro ROM development stalled?
ii. Any one has H8 Pro India variant (DUK-L09C675B140) stock firmware?
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In this period development usually slows down and stops until the custom Roms are upgraded to latest base.
Stock firmware isn't available.
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LOL!
shailendra1993 said:
I have these questions:
i. Why is the Honor 8 pro ROM development stalled?
ii. Any one has H8 Pro India variant (DUK-L09C675B140) stock firmware?
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Even the service center don't have Indian firmware! My device is sitting in service center for repair from last 1 month. I will not even suggest anyone to buy any scrap from honor again!

nil.d said:
Even the service center don't have Indian firmware! My device is sitting in service center for repair from last 1 month. I will not even suggest anyone to buy any scrap from honor again!
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Here is stock B130
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B134drJ4-Ed0Q2FHQ0x3bHY2UG8/view
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adriansticoid said:
Here is stock B130
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B134drJ4-Ed0Q2FHQ0x3bHY2UG8/view
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I think it's B140

K.khiladi said:
In this period development usually slows down and stops until the custom Roms are upgraded to latest base.
Stock firmware isn't available.
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Stock firmware isn't available for now or it will never be available. What if I root my phone and then want the warranty back?

shailendra1993 said:
Stock firmware isn't available for now or it will never be available. What if I root my phone and then want the warranty back?
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I guess it's available now. The B130 version.
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shailendra1993 said:
I think it's B140
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Check the link. It's B130.
Sent from my Honor 8 Pro using XDA Labs

nil.d said:
Even the service center don't have Indian firmware! My device is sitting in service center for repair from last 1 month. I will not even suggest anyone to buy any scrap from honor again!
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Similar things are said about all Chinese company. Even Redmi, Xiaomi experience is similar with users as they didn't have the part here in India and ask to wait to 15-20 days or a a month also.

Finally!
shashank1320 said:
Similar things are said about all Chinese company. Even Redmi, Xiaomi experience is similar with users as they didn't have the part here in India and ask to wait to 15-20 days or a a month also.
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So finally got the device back in my hand after 1 month and 5 days. They have replaced motherboard for some silly software issue and took this long. Phone is amazing no question on that but i will suggest everyone to not play with it so much that you have to give it to service center.

nil.d said:
So finally got the device back in my hand after 1 month and 5 days. They have replaced motherboard for some silly software issue and took this long. Phone is amazing no question on that but i will suggest everyone to not play with it so much that you have to give it to service center.
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Service centre is just waste of time and money. Apart from Samsung i have not seen others doing well here. Samsung does replacement very quick as parts are ready most of the time or max a week.
Apple is better too users dont need to visit as cost of parts are higher than phone itself (original screen for 5s cost 12k but phone is of 14-16k depending on the discount) so users visit electronic market likes gaffar market, chor bazar etc ans get it done with duplicate screen in 2k.
All other service centres are just a trouble for us.

adriansticoid said:
Here is stock B130
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B134drJ4-Ed0Q2FHQ0x3bHY2UG8/view
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Thanks a ton man for the firmware what relief, and thanks to restoring guide guy as well. It was like walk in a park to go back to stock.. Thanks a lot.

nil.d said:
Thanks a ton man for the firmware what relief, and thanks to restoring guide guy as well. It was like walk in a park to go back to stock.. Thanks a lot.
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Glad it worked for you.

nil.d said:
Thanks a ton man for the firmware what relief, and thanks to restoring guide guy as well. It was like walk in a park to go back to stock.. Thanks a lot.
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Who was the guy with Guide

nil.d said:
So finally got the device back in my hand after 1 month and 5 days. They have replaced motherboard for some silly software issue and took this long. Phone is amazing no question on that but i will suggest everyone to not play with it so much that you have to give it to service center.
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I'm slightly better than your case (21 days). Replace motherboard, display,front cover,back cover, and 1 piece of Huawei crappy tempered glass. Basically it's like changing a brand new device.

wyldemdd said:
I'm slightly better than your case (21 days). Replace motherboard, display,front cover,back cover, and 1 piece of Huawei crappy tempered glass. Basically it's like changing a brand new device.
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Actually i did the mistake last time it's damn easy to go back stock just follow the restore stock tutorial and have valid firmware for your device. Boom done.. Keep it aside you get your phone back soon I'm happy for you!

Can China Version Can Be Flashed?

I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?

Of course it can. I'm also buy the red lava version from Shenzen, China. The ROM itself is Hydrogen OS and I flash Oxygen OS. For tutorials, you can check it out at this link : http://downloads.oneplus.net/
Default bootloader is locked.

geokilla said:
I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?
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What do they charge for shipping to U.S.? Do you pay customs too?

I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................

KOLIOSIS said:
I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................
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why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2

entwicklun said:
why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2
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They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....) as in I like the finger scanner and power as one. sometimes annoying to turn off phone screen though, thats why i think i'll like the oneplus 5t because the power button is separate, also i like that mute, vibrate and sound button, great feature without unlocking phone.
but the oneplus 6 is being announced in march? i could wait, but i kinda need a work phone now

entwicklun said:
ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....)
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You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
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KOLIOSIS said:
You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
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It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol

entwicklun said:
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol
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This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo

entwicklun said:
im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo
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No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development

KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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Thank you mate.
oh wow, oneplus guys make it so thorough, other guys don't explain in that kind of detail with pictures. I wish everyone did it like this, I'm just not quite that savvy to always remember how to do these, especially on different devices.
can't wait to get my hands on a red 5t and get into it! xD

KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD

entwicklun said:
£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD
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That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:

KOLIOSIS said:
That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:
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nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?

entwicklun said:
nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?
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I switch phones a lot,so,I'm probably the worst person to ask,LOL.
Outside of owning the predecessor,the OP5,for a couple weeks ( I switch phones a lot.....& often ) ,I've been away from OnePlus since their Original 1+1,a lot has changed since then............
Most new phones no longer have some of the features many of us grew accustomed to (Removable Battery/SD Card slot/I-R Blaster/Dual Front-facing speakers).
Those things aside,this phone,IMHO,hardly needs much,if anything done to it.
My one recommendation would be to use it as-is,explore the features/settings it ships with before diving in to the ROM scene.
I'm rollin' w/stock OOS Android 8.0 beta ATM, at least for a month or so,before I dive in to the modding scene.
@entwicklun
Here's a couple videos,one straight from OnePlus,glad I took a look myself:

Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg

entwicklun said:
Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg
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Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914

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Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914
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hmm lol. thanks
check the link below, i emailed and they ship out the international version. check out the price!
https://www1.techinthebasket.com/oneplus-5t-a5010-8gb-ram-128gb-rom-dual-sim-red.html

Call recording? Where to buy?

I very much want to retain call recording on my next phone (which I need to buy asap before my old one dies). I was going to go with the OP7T since I have read it is still possibly with a rooted phone and it is one of the very few with for still possible.
Rooting without a idiot-proof tool-program is a bit off-putting though. And call-recording is the only reason I am interested in rooting (haven't felt the need for many years).
I have read that OnePlus phones have call recording enabled anyhow depending upon where the phone is purchased. What places would those be? UK or anywhere in the EU? USA? Gearbest?
Thanks in advance! I've just read the Asus ZenFone makes rooting incredibly easy so I guess that's also an option?

k.p. said:
I very much want to retain call recording on my next phone (which I need to buy asap before my old one dies). I was going to go with the OP7T since I have read it is still possibly with a rooted phone and it is one of the very few with for still possible.
Rooting without a idiot-proof tool-program is a bit off-putting though. And call-recording is the only reason I am interested in rooting (haven't felt the need for many years).
I have read that OnePlus phones have call recording enabled anyhow depending upon where the phone is purchased. What places would those be? UK or anywhere in the EU? USA? Gearbest?
Thanks in advance! I've just read the Asus ZenFone makes rooting incredibly easy so I guess that's also an option?
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With the jOnePlus Tools app (from the Playtsore) I have call recording on my 7t without root.
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rmaathuis said:
With the jOnePlus Tools app (from the Playtsore) I have call recording on my 7t without root.
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That's the best news I've had all month!
Can it install a 3.5 Jack too?

k.p. said:
That's the best news I've had all month!
Can it install a 3.5 Jack too?
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Haha nope and it also cannot install a notification led. I hope for you it doesn't have restrictions like the country you live in. You have to try it first.
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Haha nope and it also cannot install a notification led. I hope for you it doesn't have restrictions like the country you live in. You have to try it first.
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Buying in the US for use mainly in UK and US.... So I don't anticipate many problems....
Goodbye HTC10 :crying: You were a good little phone...

rmaathuis said:
Haha nope and it also cannot install a notification led. I hope for you it doesn't have restrictions like the country you live in. You have to try it first.
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app notifybuddy 1.42 work perfectly for LED notification in my OP7t!!!

morgan7676 said:
app notifybuddy 1.42 work perfectly for LED notification in my OP7t!!!
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Yes I know it and have it installed for some time. But I prefer a real notification led
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rmaathuis said:
With the jOnePlus Tools app (from the Playtsore) I have call recording on my 7t without root.
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I cannot find it. Which country are you from?
edit: never mind, i used a non-oxygen OS phone. If this really works without root, I will be a verry happy person

Snüber said:
I cannot find it. Which country are you from?
edit: never mind, i used a non-oxygen OS phone.
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From the Netherlands. This is the link
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How well is the call-recording working for the those of you enabling it with jOnePlus Tools w/o root?
I have read mixed reviews. So whats your experience?
I assume there is no other way enabling call-recording w/o root?

it's a shame that this core feature is hidden by the corporate.
however the function is there with every device i had since this option was hid.
that's why i prefer rooting to enable it.
rooting OnePlus is the easiest of all brands.
plus, the external apps are rarely working, and you have to pay to play.

Nevermind...

Question Mi pad 5 for £250 from mi store..worth it?

Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks

russy23 said:
Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions

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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions
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Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..

russy23 said:
Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..
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Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!

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Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!
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Yup ordered..had to be done

russy23 said:
Yup ordered..had to be done
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Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?

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Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?
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Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it

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Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it
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Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
Pad 5 vs P11 Plus

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Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
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Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now

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Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now
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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5

russy23 said:
Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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Had it since a good while now and pretty happy with it. Would buy again no prob.

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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5
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Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why

russy23 said:
Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why
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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery

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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery
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That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?

russy23 said:
That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?
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Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine

reg66 said:
Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine
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Thanks for your help.. hopefully be here tomorrow/Friday..and 80% off final fees on eBay this weekend