Hey guys,
I`am thinking of ordering a Oppo Find 5 32GB, i have a Nexus 4 atm and i`am looking for something new.
Is it a definate upgrade? The specs on paper seem great but how does the phone do in real life.
Would appreciate some user feedback
Same here. I am thinking of doing the same. I am particularly hoping for a stable PA/CM10.1 ROM soon, and more kernel development if possible.
gee2012 said:
Hey guys,
I`am thinking of ordering a Oppo Find 5 32GB, i have a Nexus 4 atm and i`am looking for something new.
Is it a definate upgrade? The specs on paper seem great but how does the phone do in real life.
Would appreciate some user feedback
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it's not a goodupgrade..
same CPU, RAM, GPU, same problems with: OTG, no microSD expansion, no removable battery
you get a better/larger display, slightly better(in specs) or worse(in terms of software capabilities so far) camera....
and worse battery life / smoothless/performance in ROMs.....and more expensive
no matter how good the CM10.1 port for the find 5 is, nexus 4 ports will be snappier as they have the backing of google
If ports are based on aosp how can they be snappier .....only a bit of kernel tweaks and some camera enhancements will make this phone awesome
Sent from my Find 5 using Tapatalk 2
munchy_cool said:
If ports are based on aosp how can they be snappier .....only a bit of kernel tweaks and some camera enhancements will make this phone awesome
Sent from my Find 5 using Tapatalk 2
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i'm talking specifically about the device/kernel tree....
for nexus 4, it comes from google (who has access to all the proprietary documents, binaries)
for oppo find 5, it comes from people like XpLoDWilD, Entropy512, ... . They may have to interpret that info based on how the Oppo Stock Rom works, previous experience, hacks needed to make stuff work...
this portion will contain bugs / inefficiencies in the codebase
and when you move from different android versions, the proprietary binaries differ and may not be compatible. For Nexus devices, google gives you those updated binaries... for other devices (like Oppo), you may have to beg Oppo to get the latest binaries, steal it from a similar device that has the update, or hack your way (which creates inefficiencies / bugs)
see: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers
this is why you have: stable cm10.1 ports on some devices, but still buggy/slow compared to the nexus line
paperWastage said:
i'm talking specifically about the device/kernel tree....
for nexus 4, it comes from google (who has access to all the proprietary documents, binaries)
for oppo find 5, it comes from people like XpLoDWilD, Entropy512, ... . They may have to interpret that info based on how the Oppo Stock Rom works, previous experience, hacks needed to make stuff work...
this portion will contain bugs / inefficiencies in the codebase
and when you move from different android versions, the proprietary binaries differ and may not be compatible. For Nexus devices, google gives you those updated binaries... for other devices (like Oppo), you may have to beg Oppo to get the latest binaries, steal it from a similar device that has the update, or hack your way (which creates inefficiencies / bugs)
see: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers
this is why you have: stable cm10.1 ports on some devices, but still buggy/slow compared to the nexus line
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I agree with you but that's the case with all non-Google devices.
if you want latest android version you gotta stick with Google devices.
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I agree with you but that's the case with all non-Google devices.
if you want latest android version you gotta stick with Google devices.
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i'm talking about the device tree on the current android version.... device tree port by CM developers vs device tree from google
since hardware is mostly the same from nexus 4, but you're moving software-wise from a "optimized" port (with device tree from google) to a Cm10.1 port (with device tree that is still buggy and not optimized by google)..
don't see the reason to switch from nexus 4.
Find 5: aosp -> cm10.1 + device tree from CM developers = ROM
Nexus 4: aosp -> cm10.1 + google's device tree = better ROM
replace cm10.1 with anything else (AOKP, PAC, PA)...
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i'm talking about the device tree on the current android version.... device tree port by CM developers vs device tree from google
since hardware is mostly the same from nexus 4, but you're moving software-wise from a "optimized" port (with device tree from google) to a Cm10.1 port (with device tree that is still buggy and not optimized by google)..
don't see the reason to switch from nexus 4.
Find 5: aosp -> cm10.1 + device tree from CM developers = ROM
Nexus 4: aosp -> cm10.1 + google's device tree = better ROM
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the reason to switch from n4 would be better & bigger screen, but in that case I would recommend the DNA
I'm making the switch. Mainly for the screen and I didn't feel like paying $650 for the dev HTC One. It'll be interesting to see how Oppo's firmware is as well.
I switched from a Nexus 4 that I've had since November. I was just getting tired of the device and was looking for something with a slightly larger/higher resolution display, but I wasn't looking for a full on phablet (Note II). I have been incredibly satisfied with the unit's build quality and am only slightly thrown off by it's less than stellar stock rom. No worries though, as PA has been rock solid for me. :good::good: Two thumbs up on making the switch!
I'm also thinking of making the switch and also coming from a nexus 4. What I want to see get more development though is on the android ROMs as there are none. On the original android development I do see cm 10.1,pa,ect.. Which is pretty much the stuff I'm running on the nexus 4 already. I wanna see oppo find 5 u.i based roms.if I'm gonna make the switch and use the same base ROMs as the nexus 4 I might as well stick with the nexus 4 instead.
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I'm also thinking of making the switch and also coming from a nexus 4. What I want to see get more development though is on the android ROMs as there are none. On the original android development I do see cm 10.1,pa,ect.. Which is pretty much the stuff I'm running on the nexus 4 already. I wanna see oppo find 5 u.i based roms.if I'm gonna make the switch and use the same base ROMs as the nexus 4 I might as well stick with the nexus 4 instead.
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I think it is pretty unlikely that you'll see a lot of custom ROM's for Find 5, considering much lower number of users compared to other phones.
I think i`am gonna stick with the N4 for now and mainly for its optimized firmware. The firmware of the Oppo is clearly not as good (or finished) as the N4`s. Pitty, would have liked to try it out. Aah well, maybe at a later point or its successor. Thanks for the reply`s guys :good:
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I'm also thinking of making the switch and also coming from a nexus 4. What I want to see get more development though is on the android ROMs as there are none. On the original android development I do see cm 10.1,pa,ect.. Which is pretty much the stuff I'm running on the nexus 4 already. I wanna see oppo find 5 u.i based roms.if I'm gonna make the switch and use the same base ROMs as the nexus 4 I might as well stick with the nexus 4 instead.
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MIUI is the closest "alternative" to Find 5's stock UI rom... find one (probably won't be on XDA) that works on a phone you would want, then buy that phone
next alternative would be the iPhone
N4 owner as well. While I have a hard time putting down my Find 5, if I'm to be totally honest, the N4 is hard to beat. Mostly software I guess, its hard to find a flaw. The Find 5 is still being optimized and tweaked on a regular basis... which is great but not needed in the Nexus. Still though, the Find 5 is one nice device with a lot of potential!
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I had bad experience with ports in the past, both on my note 3 and my old htc desire. Something was always broken. People say that they don't have any bugs and all features are working, but that was never the case in real life usage.
So, how well to all these note 5 ports perform? Be honest please.
Smokkie note 5 works.. It's been stripped down and works like a dream
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Depending on what you need for daily use I guess, I tried out a couple of ROMs and have settled for the Phronesis ROM, in my experience there will always be minor bugs in custom ROMs that get fixed eventually or at least quicker than any update you get from Samsung but for the most they are still more functional that what you came from stock
It might sound stupid but i was a samsung s6 user. I use to run samsung own experience (oreo based) rom and i recently switched to redmi note 7. I miss my old phone interface/ ui. So i am just wondering if it is possible to port any samsung rom (one ui preferebly) for redmi note 7???
Well, it most likely is possible, but no one wants to spend A LOT of time to port such ROM just for a few people to use. The best way to go about this is to find a Samsung-like theme in the MIUI themes store
I don' t think anyone will try to port a samsung rom to Redmi note 7.I had a J5 2016 before this phone and was a great phone but redmi is better and more uptodate with better chipset and miui ui is just as good as samsungs ui or better in my opinion.Is best to leave the samsung behind you as this rom has great developers here with some great aosp roms.And of course miui are great with rom updates probably faster than just about any other phone maker.
Which phone should I buy in 2020
POCO M2 PRO or Redmi Note 7 ?
But POCO M2 PRO is having some Dust issues inside camera lens ....
Which phone should I buy in 2020
If Redmi note 7 then which one 7 or 7S
jerusa said:
Which phone should I buy in 2020
POCO M2 PRO or Redmi Note 7 ?
But POCO M2 PRO is having some Dust issues inside camera lens ....
Which phone should I buy in 2020
If Redmi note 7 then which one 7 or 7S
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Hi !
Like for a laptop, it depends on your usage : gaming or not ? large screen or not ? budget ? I think in 2020, Note 8T or some note 9 could be more appropriate but once again, first see about your usage and needs
21vm said:
Hi !
Like for a laptop, it depends on your usage : gaming or not ? large screen or not ? budget ? I think in 2020, Note 8T or some note 9 could be more appropriate but once again, first see about your usage and needs
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1. Gaming : NIL ,no games at allllll
2. Screen size : anything not matters for me
3. Budget : 5K to 14k
RN8T is not available in India and Note 9 has a mediatek SoC
jerusa said:
1. Gaming : NIL ,no games at allllll
2. Screen size : anything not matters for me
3. Budget : 5K to 14k
RN8T is not available in India and Note 9 has a mediatek SoC
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If you can use the Pro Mode of the Note 7 camera you will take Amazing pics, you will have a large modding community support for years, Android R will not arrive officially and the Note 7 After the MIUI 12 will be EOL (It will receive some updates but slower than other phones), the Note 7 is a good phone, but it's just old, think about it:good:
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If you can use the Pro Mode of the Note 7 camera you will take Amazing pics, you will have a large modding community support for years, Android R will not arrive officially and the Note 7 After the MIUI 12 will be EOL (It will receive some updates but slower than other phones), the Note 7 is a good phone, but it's just old, think about it:good:
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Do you use custom rom then Which one ?
And any issues in custom Rom?
jerusa said:
Do you use custom rom then Which one ?
And any issues in custom Rom?
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No, i use the stock MIUI 11 based on Android 10, i've tried Weeb Project (Based on Android R) and it's pretty good, i had problems only with Mobile Data but i think it'll be fixed soon, i haven't used custom ROMs a lot, i like the MIUI (The Android 10 Update is very good, the stock camera with Pro settings for me is better than any Gcam).
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Do you use custom rom then Which one ?
And any issues in custom Rom?
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(even it's the question is not for me, i'd like to present my point of view, no offense i hope)
I've tried some custom roms : pixel experience (normal and plus) : very good rom, totally stable, good battery. I had problems months ago with rom without included gapps. I'm now back on MIUI but Revolution OS in order to have a debloated one with still the MIUI features.
Dirty Unicorns should be pretty good too i guess, but nothing better than trying by yourself !
21vm said:
(even it's the question is not for me, i'd like to present my point of view, no offense i hope)
I've tried some custom roms : pixel experience (normal and plus) : very good rom, totally stable, good battery. I had problems months ago with rom without included gapps. I'm now back on MIUI but Revolution OS in order to have a debloated one with still the MIUI features.
Dirty Unicorns should be pretty good too i guess, but nothing better than trying by yourself !
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Thanks
So about a week ago i switched from Android 10 to MiUI(6.0.1) and it feels way smoother and the device doesnt overheat every 5 minutes but its very outdated now , and noone wants to port a newer MiUI so what happend did the devs abandon miui beacuse they wanted to work on stock or is it to difficult to port it ?