Hy guys i've a little answer for you i have a samsung galaxy s2 with the cyanogenmod 11 rom and i'm thinking of buy an lg g watch the google sites said that my smartphone is compatible with android wear and also if my phone has bluetooth 3.0 thanks to cm now when i use application like ble checker it said to me that my phone support bluetooth 4le. So my question is saw all this things if i buy an lg g watch i will have problem of compatibility or not?
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Hy guys i've a little answer for you i have a samsung galaxy s2 with the cyanogenmod 11 rom and i'm thinking of buy an lg g watch the google sites said that my smartphone is compatible with android wear and also if my phone has bluetooth 3.0 thanks to cm now when i use application like ble checker it said to me that my phone support bluetooth 4le. So my question is saw all this things if i buy an lg g watch i will have problem of compatibility or not?
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Judging by what you're saying it shows, you are compatible, Android Wear is compatible with 4.3 and above. However if your phone only has Bluetooth 3.0 support and not 4.0LE you'll see some battery drain outside the normal amount specified by both users of the device and the manufacturer. This is because 4.0LE maintains a link with the device without actively being connected to it causing it to use less power to communicate, 3.0 lacks this ability so your phone would need to keep an active link with the watch at all times.
That being said, don't let that discourage you from getting it, your phone is completely compatible as it is now and should give you an alright experience with the device. I personally love my LG G Watch and feel that it's the best purchase I've made in a long time.
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I am creating app with recording function. It's for customer which then buy new phones for using with this app. So I am looking for android phones that support AudioSource.VOICE_CALL option in recording. I was searching and find out it depends on version of android too (for example in galaxy s with update came disable of this function). So are there some phones that have this function in every version that support? Or which phone with which android version do you recommend? It should be phones in range 99euro to 149euro.
In some forum I read that most branded phones no longer support this and I should look for chinese phones. Are there any with good quality and you can tell me that these phone support voice_call?
Thanks
Mostly android phone support this option but no idea about chines phone.
Really? Can you please give me some phones in my price range which has this option with 100%? Thanks
It has broken my car player and I'm planning to buy a Pioneer AVH-X8600BT. One of the features that most interest me is the MirrorLink and I doubt if it worked with my Lg G3.
This phone is compatible with MirrorLink technology?
If you need support which wire to connect the phone??
Thank you very much for your help!
no? yes?
bicco said:
It has broken my car player and I'm planning to buy a Pioneer AVH-X8600BT. One of the features that most interest me is the MirrorLink and I doubt if it worked with my Lg G3.
This phone is compatible with MirrorLink technology?
If you need support which wire to connect the phone??
Thank you very much for your help!
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Officially Id Say No:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/support-info.pl?info_id=1145
But some people have managed to get phones not on the list to work....
Edit: I swear Pioneer uses Appradio, which supports mirrorlink but is not limited to Mirrorlink ENabled devices:
Check this - it looks positive:
http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/2ay5ga/lg_g3_and_mirrorlink/
yes... thread jump from 2014!
i really need my dad's G3 to work with his toyota...
I'm new in Android world, and I have to buy cheapest Android phone that will be able to handle Android 4.4 or newer.
I have found that the best option is Galaxy S3 and that there's one on Aliexpress. I'm aware that it might be a clone but it will not be my primary phone. It just has to be able to handle newer Android.
Can't post a link, search for the top ordered Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 on Aliexpress.
Has anyone tried it? Will software see it as genuin S3? Thank you!
if it's a real i9300 then you are only able to upgrade via custom rom. Official support via samsung stopped at 4.3
If You need official KK (4.4), then You must search form S3 4G/LTE (9305). Basic S3 ended with 4.3 (as maultasche said).
This must be S3? If not, try search Moto E - it's cheap and small chance to buy fake one - in S3 (generally in Samsung phones) it quite ease to buy fake/copy when your search for cheap phone.
You are right, thank you! And I will check Moto E but what about S3 Neo?
S3 Neo has 4.4.
You can check every Samsung phone here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Just type model name/code (S3 or 9301) and it will find all/latest version of firmware.
It you want a phone for calling/texting (and using in general), you should list your needs/requierements/max price and ask what to choice - XDA probably has a place for it.
If you want a phone for testing/development Android apps, you should think about Motorola/Nexus or some new models with offical long support (ie Xperia family).
I just need a >4.5" phone for general use, with at least 4.4 (to use with smart watches and bands). With as low cost as possible. Galaxy S3 Neo is my leader now.
I don't know where I You from, what models ara in your country and in what prices, so it's hard to suggest any model.
I suggest You to use some kind of price comparation site (in our country), choice your requierements and list devices. Then choice what you like (what looks nice to You) and has a good price.
Then paste list of interesting devices.
For example there are couple of cheap models named "Core" or "Grand" (from Samsung) with screen size obove 4.5 inch and new Android.
Downsides are: not so "strong" CPU/GPU (for games) and lack of light sensor - it shoudn't be a issue as You want to use smartwatch anyway.
In my opinion s3 is best choice As long as there is ANY chance to get some cm (official/ unofficial)
Ekci said:
I'm new in Android world, and I have to buy cheapest Android phone that will be able to handle Android 4.4 or newer.
I have found that the best option is Galaxy S3 and that there's one on Aliexpress. I'm aware that it might be a clone but it will not be my primary phone. It just has to be able to handle newer Android.
Can't post a link, search for the top ordered Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 on Aliexpress.
Has anyone tried it? Will software see it as genuin S3? Thank you!
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You can upgrade it even to marshmallow why KitKat?
As we are expecting the official cm to release tomorrow so I think that s3 is the best choice. And if you just like touchwiz s3 has 4.4.4 ports from touchwiz and you can install them. But I recommend you to install lollipop 5.1.1 rom if you buy a s3 device. You chose the best device if you want any help on how to flash these roms just reply my post.
If I helped you hit the tnx button.:good:
Hi All,
I'm an engineer looking to upgrade a product which uses an old Altel smartphone. I'm experienced in Unlocking and flashing. I have already done a search, but now in 2020, there may be new info.
Looking for suggestions for the best CHEAP android phone which has good custom ROM support for android 7+ (ish).
I need to use the back camera, and connect via wifi, bluetooth, or Cellular Data. It will be tested in the US, but may benefit from support for many globally common 3g and 4g bands.
One last thing. Would love to find something I can still buy a few dozen of NEW, or at least MFG REFURB.
Can anyone suggest suitable phones? So far, been considering late nexus line and early pixel line, knowing they're flash unlockable.
Thank you for reading! Apologies if I hit the wrong section of the forum.
bizzzle said:
Hi All,
I'm an engineer looking to upgrade a product which uses an old Altel smartphone. I'm experienced in Unlocking and flashing. I have already done a search, but now in 2020, there may be new info.
Looking for suggestions for the best CHEAP android phone which has good custom ROM support for android 7+ (ish).
I need to use the back camera, and connect via wifi, bluetooth, or Cellular Data. It will be tested in the US, but may benefit from support for many globally common 3g and 4g bands.
One last thing. Would love to find something I can still buy a few dozen of NEW, or at least MFG REFURB.
Can anyone suggest suitable phones? So far, been considering late nexus line and early pixel line, knowing they're flash unlockable.
Thank you for reading! Apologies if I hit the wrong section of the forum.
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There are no *NEW* cheap phones that have custom ROM support unfortunately. But used phone are an option : ) If you want official ROM support (Even to this day!), you can get a Samsung Galaxy S4 for 50$, an S5, Note 3 (Android 9 - 10 support!).
If you want a used phone at 100-150$, you can get a A5 2017, Google Pixel 1, Nexus 6 (Don't buy the 6p)
If you want to get a Brand new phone: Moto G7 and G6 Plus (200-250$). (Theese phones have a more complicated process of modding)
You can check the Lineage OS download Page here: https://download.lineageos.org/ Theese are all of the supported devices.
If you don't want to have any difficulties, you can get a Samsung but be careful with the variants! Get the international or Canadian variant because if you get a US variant, there are no methods of unlocking the device (except for the S5 and less) You can also get the Google Pixel, but do not buy the US variant. Same for the nexus devices...
Your knowledge and help are much appreciated.
Can you offer advice on USB OTG Compatibility with various phones on Lineage? I've had mixed results in the past with stock ROMs.
alexenferman said:
There are no *NEW* cheap phones that have custom ROM support unfortunately. But used phone are an option : ) If you want official ROM support (Even to this day!), you can get a Samsung Galaxy S4 for 50$, an S5, Note 3 (Android 9 - 10 support!).
If you want a used phone at 100-150$, you can get a A5 2017, Google Pixel 1, Nexus 6 (Don't buy the 6p)
If you want to get a Brand new phone: Moto G7 and G6 Plus (200-250$). (Theese phones have a more complicated process of modding)
You can check the Lineage OS download Page here: https://download.lineageos.org/ Theese are all of the supported devices.
If you don't want to have any difficulties, you can get a Samsung but be careful with the variants! Get the international or Canadian variant because if you get a US variant, there are no methods of unlocking the device (except for the S5 and less) You can also get the Google Pixel, but do not buy the US variant. Same for the nexus devices...
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bizzzle said:
Your knowledge and help are much appreciated.
Can you offer advice on USB OTG Compatibility with various phones on Lineage? I've had mixed results in the past with stock ROMs.
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All of the phones I mentioned have OTG capability
Probably almost all phone supported by lineage have OTG. Don't worry about that.
bizzzle said:
Hi All,
I'm an engineer looking to upgrade a product which uses an old Altel smartphone. I'm experienced in Unlocking and flashing. I have already done a search, but now in 2020, there may be new info.
Looking for suggestions for the best CHEAP android phone which has good custom ROM support for android 7+ (ish).
I need to use the back camera, and connect via wifi, bluetooth, or Cellular Data. It will be tested in the US, but may benefit from support for many globally common 3g and 4g bands.
One last thing. Would love to find something I can still buy a few dozen of NEW, or at least MFG REFURB.
Can anyone suggest suitable phones? So far, been considering late nexus line and early pixel line, knowing they're flash unlockable.
Thank you for reading! Apologies if I hit the wrong section of the forum.
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I have 2 Samsung Galaxy S3 ( circa 2012 ) and while they are far from new, they are great phones to play around with.
I am far from experienced, but I have enjoyed flashing Custom ROM's , from CyanogenMod, thru various versions of Lineage, and now CrDroid. The newest O/S that I flashed is CrDroid 3.8.9 ( based on Android 7.1.2 - I think! ). Runs great. Stable. Long battery life. Ran ( 'right out of the box' ) without any need to install Gapps.
The nice thing is the Samsung Galaxy S3 is so darn abundant. Seems that everybody has one collecting dust in a drawer. And that means they are cheap ( as in give it away ). All the Samsung Galaxy S3 came with unlocked bootloader ( I think that is the term ) except for the Verizon model.
Icing on the cake is, a fellow from Montreal, alexenferman, is the genious authour of the CrDroid Custom ROM.
Hello, I have Astell&Kern Kann Alpha DAC and I have a question about gms. Is possible to Make a ROM from the source code (link is below) with GMS included or made an upgraded version of Android? The actual source code is Android 9, and I'd like to have Android 10/11. It is a good DAC but without GMS only with Open-Service provider, there is a big limitation of using 3rd party apps. I haven't any experiences with Android modifications, so I wanted to ask. Thank you.
Astell&Kern
@DasXardas
I know it´s been nearly a year and a half . But I´m stil curious to know if you ever got any further in your search for custom firmware for the discontinued A&K devices
Kind regards
buenso80 said:
@DasXardas
I know it´s been nearly a year and a half . But I´m stil curious to know if you ever got any further in your search for custom firmware for the discontinued A&K devices
Kind regards
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Unfortunately, no. I didn't found any custom ROM for A&K devices.
@DasXardas
That´s a bummer. I wish I could help you further, but i´m also just a frustrated user stucked using the AK connect app for android and streaming Tidal over DLNA . I assume you are stucked with this solution also ?
I own the ak70 . Really premium device , and it´s typical to see, that this market , like the electronics market in general, is all about selling new devices , rather than maintaining the older models.
But on the positive side, it´s a big plus that the AK connect app is holding the older devices from being a paperweight ;-)