Sunday Rant/Rage (Feb 01 2026) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:

Your device.

Your carrier.

Your device's manufacturer.

An app

Any other company



Rules

1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate Google/Samsung/HTC etc. for one thing that is fine, but do not be rude to an individual app developer.

2) If you have a suggestion to solve another user's issue, please leave a comment but be sure it's constructive! We do not want any flame-wars.

3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_might_get_full_linux_terminal_support-news-71353.php

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Did we ever get another update about Airdrop support on Android?

I remember hearing about this a month or so back that the Pixel 10 Pro has native airdrop support via Quickshare and neither phone needs to use any third party apps.

Did any other android phones get this feature? Did apple patch it? I can't seem to find any new information regarding the same since that day.


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Daily Superthread (Feb 04 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

Note 1. Check MoronicMondayAndroid, which serves as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!



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Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well.



The r/Android wiki has a list of recommended phones and covers most areas, the links have been added below. Any suggestions or changes are welcome. Please contact us if you would like to help maintain this section.



Entry level devices



Midrange section



Flagship section

https://redd.it/1qvny90
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Ice Universe: I’ve confirmed from independent sources with 100% accuracy that the Galaxy S26 Ultra ultimately does not include built-in magnets inside the device. Magnetic functionality still relies on magnetic cases.
https://xcancel.com/UniverseIce/status/2019276685213073845

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My experience with Xiaomi (i do NOT recomend it)

In the last 2 years I've been using a xiaomi phone(a redmi note 11s), and this is the worst experience I've ever had with a Android phone.

It's really absurd to me that there are ads IN THE FILE MANAGER. I really can't stand copying an important backup file for example, and in the meanwhile an advertisement pops up saying "oh you got a 100€ discount for temu!" it's really annoying and disrespectful for the user.

Also the video player that comes with the phone it's just disgusting. I can't even watch TWO videos straight, because after i watch the first one, i get taken to the homepage of the video player, where it's just a chinese brain-rot tiktok filled with bloatware and ads!

I get it, you just want to make a closed eco-system mobile phone, and that is ok, but do not try to make it a fucking poor iPhone copy (i don't even like iPhone) filled with ads and bloatware to the brim!

Why don't i see any one talking about this, about the fact that you need to download an unofficial video player, removing the official one with ADB for example, to make the phone function properly. (without talking about the bootloader, who knows, knows).



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Google Pixel 10a - Pre‑order 18 February
https://store.google.com/category/phones

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Steam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQs [pricing and launch date delayed]
https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583

https://redd.it/1qw6woc
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It's the end of the line for Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
https://www.gsmarena.com/its_the_end_of_the_line_for_samsungs_galaxy_s21_s21_and_s21_ultra-news-71391.php

https://redd.it/1qvmp41
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Daily Superthread (Feb 05 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

Note 1. Check MoronicMondayAndroid, which serves as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!



Note 2. Join our IRC and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions.



Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well.



The r/Android wiki has a list of recommended phones and covers most areas, the links have been added below. Any suggestions or changes are welcome. Please contact us if you would like to help maintain this section.



Entry level devices



Midrange section



Flagship section

https://redd.it/1qwko95
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Omdia: Global smartphone market grew 2% in 2025, while memory headwinds set the stage for a challenging 2026
https://omdia.tech.informa.com/pr/2026/jan/global-smartphone-market-grew-2percent-in-2025-while-memory-headwinds-set-the-stage-for-a-challenging-2026

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Google has confirmed that Android’s Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is expanding beyond the Pixel 10 series to more Android devices this year
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-airdrop-expansion-3638222/

https://redd.it/1qwnf2x
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Sony WF-1000XM6 Leaked by Retailer
https://thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/sony-wf-1000xm6-leaked-by-retailer.html?m=1

https://redd.it/1qwovyt
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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Review: Copycat That Outperforms the Original - ben's gadget reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=exWY2heUeRs

https://redd.it/1qwihea
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G review - GSMArena
https://gsmarena.com/redmi_note_15_5g-review-2927.php

https://redd.it/1qwosso
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 beats Apple A19 Pro by 6%
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-benchmark-leak-Snapdragon-8-Elite-Gen-5-beats-Apple-A19-Pro-by-6.1219774.0.html

https://redd.it/1qwn51m
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Fairphone faces data breach - Users start receiving scam emails
https://forum.fairphone.com/t/fairphone-order-scam/129612

https://redd.it/1qwv6z0
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Oppo Find X9s tipped to launch globally with latest MediaTek chipset
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_tipped_to_launch_globally_with_latest_mediatek_chipset-news-71425.php

https://redd.it/1qwwg8f
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Renders of the global Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra leak
https://www.gsmarena.com/renders_of_the_global_xiaomi_17_and_17_ultra_leak-news-71426.php

https://redd.it/1qwznry
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Fun topic: Android apps that are actually worth paying for/donating to

For reference, I'm paying Call Assistant AI (call screening and spam blocker) and Proton mail.

I donate to Revanced and Signal.

Let's see some good apps and why!

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Honor Magic8 Pro Air Review: An All-around 'AIR' That's Worth The Wait - Gizmochina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=YNraCi1yLyo

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