A mobile operating system developed by Google. Use this tag for products that run any version of the Android operating system.
Questions tagged [android]
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What general purpose Android (non-telephone) pocket devices are currently available?
For a couple years I had a Samsung Galaxy Player. It was classified as an MP3 player for insurance purposes, as it didn't have telephone functionality, but it was a fully capable Android device otherwise. Essentially it was a pocket-sized…
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Rooted Android phone
I naively originally thought the title's request would be too vague, considering the hundreds of different Android smart phones out there, but I'm having trouble finding one that comes rooted.
In case there are many phones to choose from, I'd go…
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Pure Android device with 2GB+ RAM in the size of an iPhone SE?
My current device is Moto X (2013), the dimensions are perfect. I am surprised to see that Android does not offer many options in that dimension, I was unable to find any of the phones in the local market. Do you know of any device? I want a device…
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External android compass
I recently bought a new android phone to get a bigger screen, thinking about using it for VR too. However, I found out it doesn't have a compass (I didn't even think it was mandatory). Even though I could probably live without VR, it bothers me when…
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Mid-range Smarthphone
I'm currently looking for a new phone as my Nexus 5X passed away recently. My boss was so kind to give be a bonus in the form that the company will buy me a new phone in the 300€ to 350€ range.
What I would like is:
At least Full HD
USB C (possibly…
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Inexpensive Android Oreo device
I was looking at Android Oreo phones and tablets in the store the other day, and they all cost at least $500. Monthly contract payments very much do count.
Is there an inexpensive Oreo device out there?
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Android TV box like Sunvell T95Z
I'm looking for an Android TV box recommendation.
I found this one: TV Box Sunvell T95Z Plus but the last review I saw was from January and I don't know if there is anything better than Sunvell T95Z Plus.
The characteristics of the TV box would be…
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Is there an Android Things kit that includes a gyroscope sensor?
I am looking to make an app that detects door movement (not with motion sensors, but with a gyroscope), but I want to use Android Things for this project. I've been looking around, but so far, I haven't found anything yet.
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Lineage OS for smartphones in 2020 under $100?
What are options in 2020 for (used) cheapest Lineage OS compatible but still supported phones?
Motorola G4 is cheap but no more supported
While Motorola G4 is no more supported, are there recent experiences that a private build is working?
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Looking for inexpensive secondary device capable of running Haven Keep Watch
I recently heard about Haven Keep Watch on AskNoah. It sounds like what I was looking for to keep watch on my laptop, bike or luggage when I'm travelling. It's Open Source. No special hardware requirement or contract opposed to similar IoT offerings…
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Android phone under 15000 Rupees Indian currency ($250)
I would like to buy an Android phone for gaming under 15000 rupees ($250). The budget can be increased slightly if the phone has better features.
I would like to play Player Unknown's Battlegrounds(PUBG), Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Instagram,…
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Android phone that comes with only essential apps?
I'm looking for a budget android phone that only comes with play store, messages, gallery, phone, contacts, settings and maybe a couple other apps.
Most phones seem to come with unneeded extra apps that take up valuable space on the phone especially…
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