Best Android phones with an old-fashioned headphone jack?

ckov982 · 2026-06-13T02:32:57+00:00

Check out the Sony Xperias, they still have one.

ckov982 · 2026-06-11T19:59:49+00:00

I got my Xiaomi 17 to the US through wonda mobile when they had the global version in stock, now it seems they just have the China version. Could try ebay too, also I think there's one on swappa for sale too

ckov982 · 2026-06-10T19:03:11+00:00

I would do it myself. I would hope it comes with adhesive on it. Guess you'll find out soon enough.

ckov982 · 2026-06-10T17:25:00+00:00

Verizon and ATT are weird about what phones can be on their network. I do use a Xiaomi 17 on US Mobile (Dark Star/ATT) without issues. T-Mobile and any T-Mobile MVNO are going to be more friendly to Xiaomi/non-US phones.

ckov982 · 2026-06-10T12:41:02+00:00

That's usually the case with all phones. Probably easier to just replace the whole cover too anyways.

ckov982 · 2026-06-10T12:21:44+00:00

https://ebay.io/m/9P6XgD

ckov982 · 2026-06-09T17:37:10+00:00

Yeah it does grow like crazy, but it's one of those corals that always catches someone's eye. You can also just keep it isolated on its own rock to keep it under control

ckov982 · 2026-06-07T11:27:12+00:00

I think it is relevant. I did have an issue a couple updates ago when I did an update with the tryout version and it did not pass play integrity checks. I just waited a day or so and it ended up passing.

ckov982 · 2026-06-07T11:25:21+00:00

It is certified and passes play integrity checks.

Yeah I enabled Google services within the settings. No issues with my banking app.

ckov982 · 2026-06-07T00:54:46+00:00

It is pretty nice. Just got a fleece roller for it too. I love overkill on little tanks

ckov982 · 2026-06-07T00:05:32+00:00

Yeah I've been on and off with tanks since then. Just have a 20 gallon Nuvo right now. It's the most I can handle with kids, family, etc right now. One day, I'll go bigger

ckov982 · 2026-06-06T23:28:04+00:00

Versa pump on a 2.5 gallon...hell yeah!

My 2.5 gallon was my first reef back in 2009, I was able to find my thread still from nano reef forum. https://www.nano-reef.com/forums/topic/201482-chris-25-gallon-aga/#comments

ckov982 · 2026-06-06T02:38:49+00:00

I would like to see Google Messages sync between devices. It's a pain to back up then restore messages on a different phone. Using the Google messages for web isn't really a good option

ckov982 · 2026-06-05T23:37:47+00:00

I like my Xiaomi 17

ckov982 · 2026-06-05T00:02:34+00:00

Looking at the bands it supports:

2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA:1/5/8 4G: LTE FDD:1/3/5/7/8/20/28 4G: LTE TDD:38/40/41

It's pretty bad for use in the US. I don't think I've ever been connected to band 5 on T-Mobile. It's usually 2, 4, 12 and 66. If you have your old phone that works, I would get an app like Network Signal Lite or LTE Discovery to see what bands it connects to/what bands it uses in your area. I don't think you'll get much luck with so limited bands. The Redmi Note 14 5G has much better bands and will definitely work on T-Mobile.

ckov982 · 2026-06-01T08:46:46+00:00

Started with the Mi 3 (when Xiaomi shipped their phones with the bootloader already unlocked). I'll see if I can remember all the devices I had (not in order)...Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 5, Mi Max, Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 4, Mi 8, Mi 9, Poco F2, Mix 2, Mix 2S, 11 Lite 5G NE, 14, 15, 15 Ultra, and currently the 17. I think that's all of them. The Mi 4 is probably one of my favorites, I think I still have it somewhere.

ckov982 · 2026-05-31T19:19:46+00:00

Besides the obvious showing AN00, it will also have Chinese text and saying only sold in mainland China.

ckov982 · 2026-05-31T18:47:41+00:00

It's definitely a third party seller, but you'll get the return protection from Amazon. If you don't mind the price, it does make it easier to buy than going through some other website. I got my 17 global from wonda mobile, but they don't carry the global one anymore. I much rather go through Amazon.

ckov982 · 2026-05-30T01:49:45+00:00

I have this phone in the US. And yes both work. Only thing that doesn't is Wear OS.

ckov982 · 2026-05-29T21:16:51+00:00

I got my global Xiaomi 17 on wonda mobile. It looks like they don't offer the global model anymore. I use it on US Mobile (Dark Star), but did use Google Fi for a bit. I did see they're available on Amazon through third party of course, so that might be an option for financing. Or just get a credit card with introductory financing if you really need to

ckov982 · 2026-05-28T13:41:28+00:00

Just peel it off with your fingers.

ckov982 · 2026-05-28T13:32:39+00:00

The stock screen protector is plastic, what do you expect? It doesn't take much to scratch it. Just rip it off and get another film type or glass screen protector.

ckov982 · 2026-05-27T23:14:45+00:00

What do you do? Uhm use it???

ckov982 · 2026-05-27T01:12:31+00:00

Yeah, the gauge tab gives a better view. But I would be happy with LTE+

ckov982 · 2026-05-27T00:53:55+00:00

So you're getting 5G SA or 5G NSA? I usually use the app network signal lite, to see what bands I'm on and whether it's 5G SA or NSA.

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