what android phone do you use and why

drhowarddrfine said:
I've always been curious about using an iPhone. I'd probably like it better but don't want to take the chance of a years long contract with my provider.
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If I r like me then u would not enjoy having to go thru the apple store for virtually any type of download: ringtones, music, apps or whatever. They take the "we manage your phone" a bit too far
 
Stepping away from an iPhone is not easy, especially when you have an iWatch.

However, the face fell of my iWatch last week. I eventually got it re-attached with some E6000, but it's and iWatch 3 -- so old, and currently unsupported. I'm not going to repair the iWatch if it breaks again. Backing up my iPhone is horrendous. I have no confidence in the various processes I have tried. They are all opaque, and I can't test recovery unless I am willing to risk trashing the phone...

So it's timely to contemplate a switch to Android.

I must have a smart phone, to provide Internet access when traveling; and access to the credit and debit cards held only in the digital wallet, which are reserved for use in emergencies (lost or blocked plastic cards).

I don't think I want to jail break my phone, but I do want it as secure as possible, since I care about my personal information. I absolutely want a transparent backup process that lets me verify what's been backed up.

I'd be interested in hearing recommendations for Android phone and watch combinations.

The phone needs to be modest in size (easy fit in shirt pocket), and work in both Australia and Europe (LTE band 28 required).
 
gpw928 said:
I don't think I want to jail break my phone, but I do want it as secure as possible, since I care about my personal information. I absolutely want a transparent backup process that lets me verify what's been backed up.

I'd be interested in hearing recommendations for Android phone and watch combinations.

The phone needs to be modest in size (easy fit in shirt pocket), and work in both Australia and Europe (LTE band 28 required).
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For transparent backup you need to have an unlocked bootloader (but no rooting required).

The alternative bootloader TWRP will do the equivalent of a dd backup of Pixel phones.
 
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