Seem as my Windows Phone has been a pain in the arse recently and won't work anymore, what recommendations does anyone have for what phone you think I should get as I'm not sure yet.

(10 Mar 2015, 3:55 pm)Jimmi wrote Seem as my Windows Phone has been a pain in the arse recently and won't work anymore, what recommendations does anyone have for what phone you think I should get as I'm not sure yet.

A bad workman always blames his tools .

Never had any issues at all with my Windows phone and don't know of anyone that has.
Maybe you have just hit on unlucky.

I converted from a Samsung S5 (Android) in January to an iPhone 6 and haven't looked back. If your looking for something running Android possibly look into the HTC m8/m9 or a Google Nexus device.

(10 Mar 2015, 3:55 pm)Jimmi wrote Seem as my Windows Phone has been a pain in the arse recently and won't work anymore, what recommendations does anyone have for what phone you think I should get as I'm not sure yet.

Galaxy S6/S6 Edge comes out next month. Depending on the price and your limitations, I'd strongly recommend it.

I know you've said that you're not particularly tech-savvy, but it's definitely going to be the best phone on the market for geeky people.

I'm definitely upgrading from my S4 to the S6. Not particularly interested in the Edge variant. The S5 was a let-down which is why I didn't upgrade, but everything about the S6 seems spot on.

(10 Mar 2015, 4:03 pm)Andreos1 wrote A bad workman always blames his tools .

Never had any issues at all with my Windows phone and don't know of anyone that has.
Maybe you have just hit on unlucky.

Yeah, I always seem to have bad luck with phones, the only one I've managed to keep for over two years was a Nokia - Sony Ericsson thing.

Other than that they keep braking and it seems so unfair that this keeps happening to me as I treat my phones with respect and look after them well and yet mine keep braking, while other people I know have cracked screens and have done goodness knows what else to them and they survive.

Seems like I always have the worst luck with pretty much with anything technical, seemed like every I.C.T. lesson at school was me shouting "the computer doesn't work"

(10 Mar 2015, 4:15 pm)Dan wrote Galaxy S6/S6 Edge comes out next month. Depending on the price and your limitations, I'd strongly recommend it.

I know you've said that you're not particularly tech-savvy, but it's definitely going to be the best phone on the market for geeky people.

I'm definitely upgrading from my S4 to the S6. Not particularly interested in the Edge variant. The S5 was a let-down which is why I didn't upgrade, but everything about the S6 seems spot on.

Unfortunately I need a phone ASAP as I currently have nothing, unless I can shove my SIM card into an old phone for a few weeks, unfortunately because of the stupid Windows Phone my SIM card had to be cut down and probably won't fit now.

Am slightly confused about Android phones.

How exactly does it work, is it something you download or what? Would like apps like the Arriva app which are available on Android but I have no idea how it works with phones.

Looking at getting a phone tomorrow but have zero clue what I want and understand very little about phones.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:03 pm)Jimmi wrote Am slightly confused about Android phones.

How exactly does it work, is it something you download or what? Would like apps like the Arriva app which are available on Android but I have no idea how it works with phones.

Looking at getting a phone tomorrow but have zero clue what I want and understand very little about phones.

Same as Windows Phones or the iPhone to an extent. Android is the OS, and an app will be built to be supported on certain versions of the OS, with backwards compatibility usually included.

Android OS versions are typically known by their release name, rather than version number. Ideally you want something running Android Lollipop, with it being the latest version.

It's worth having a look at the Xperia Z3 (or wait for the Z4) which is Sony's flagship. There's also the HTC One M9, which is HTC's flagship. Both comparable to the Galaxy S5 and S6 spec wise.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:03 pm)Jimmi wrote Am slightly confused about Android phones.

How exactly does it work, is it something you download or what? Would like apps like the Arriva app which are available on Android but I have no idea how it works with phones.

Looking at getting a phone tomorrow but have zero clue what I want and understand very little about phones.

Android is the operating system. So you know with computers how you can get Windows, Mac, Linux etc? Android is the mobile phone equivalent.

Android phones have a "Play Store" where you download all of your apps, yes.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:10 pm)aureolin wrote Same as Windows Phones or the iPhone to an extent. Android is the OS, and an app will be built to be supported on certain versions of the OS, with backwards compatibility usually included.

Android OS versions are typically known by their release name, rather than version number. Ideally you want something running Android Lollipop, with it being the latest version.

It's worth having a look at the Xperia Z3 (or wait for the Z4) which is Sony's flagship. There's also the HTC One M9, which is HTC's flagship. Both comparable to the Galaxy S5 and S6 spec wise.

How do am I able to find out what version of Android I have???

(11 Mar 2015, 9:13 pm)MrFozz wrote How do am I able to find out what version of Android I have???

Varies per build, but Settings > About Phone > Android Version

(11 Mar 2015, 9:13 pm)MrFozz wrote How do am I able to find out what version of Android I have???

On Galaxy S range:
Settings - More - About Device - Android Version

Still have no idea what has just been said.

Seriously I have no clue what I want and I realistically have to decide by tomorrow morning and want to find a good contract too.

It's driving me insane and hopefully whatever I pick, it will be the right one for me.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:22 pm)Jimmi wrote Still have no idea what has just been said.

Seriously I have no clue what I want and I realistically have to decide by tomorrow morning and want to find a good contract too.

It's driving me insane and hopefully whatever I pick, it will be the right one for me.

Depends what your budget is and such, but I'd strongly recommend an Xperia Z3. I know Dan would be the same with the Galaxy S6 too. They're both (along with the HTC One M9), arguably the best and the flagship Android devices on the market at the moment. 

I've had an Xperia Z1 for the past 18 months or so, and it's been rock solid. Does everything I need to do, and I wouldn't go back to an iPhone now. Never had difficulty finding a useful app for one thing or another on Android.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:28 pm)aureolin wrote Depends what your budget is and such, but I'd strongly recommend an Xperia Z3. I know Dan would be the same with the Galaxy S6 too. They're both (along with the HTC One M9), arguably the best and the flagship Android devices on the market at the moment. 

I've had an Xperia Z1 for the past 18 months or so, and it's been rock solid. Does everything I need to do, and I wouldn't go back to an iPhone now. Never had difficulty finding a useful app for one thing or another on Android.

Sure would. Think I've read just about every news article published online about the Galaxy S6 since Christmas. I've never known there to be quite so much hype about a mobile phone. It completely dominated the recent MWC event.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:28 pm)aureolin wrote Depends what your budget is and such, but I'd strongly recommend an Xperia Z3. I know Dan would be the same with the Galaxy S6 too. They're both (along with the HTC One M9), arguably the best and the flagship Android devices on the market at the moment. 

I've had an Xperia Z1 for the past 18 months or so, and it's been rock solid. Does everything I need to do, and I wouldn't go back to an iPhone now. Never had difficulty finding a useful app for one thing or another on Android.

I personally prefer Samsung to be honest had a bad time with a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 years ago, got a Samsung when I lost the X10 and have never looked back...Had the Galaxy Ace, S2, Note, Note 3 and got an S4 now and will probs be getting the latest S or Note next year when my contract is due to be upgraded

(11 Mar 2015, 9:32 pm)Dan wrote Sure would. Think I've read just about every news article published online about the Galaxy S6 since Christmas. I've never known there to be quite so much hype about a mobile phone. It completely dominated the recent MWC event.

Not even from the Apple fanboys?

(11 Mar 2015, 9:28 pm)aureolin wrote Depends what your budget is and such, but I'd strongly recommend an Xperia Z3. I know Dan would be the same with the Galaxy S6 too. They're both (along with the HTC One M9), arguably the best and the flagship Android devices on the market at the moment. 

I've had an Xperia Z1 for the past 18 months or so, and it's been rock solid. Does everything I need to do, and I wouldn't go back to an iPhone now. Never had difficulty finding a useful app for one thing or another on Android.

Completely agree here, my Z1 has been far better than I could have ever hoped for, and only stupidity on my part has slightly spoiled one of it's features.

The Xperia "Z" range is waterproof also, so if that's something you think you might find useful, it's a bonus. It's helpful when using your phone in the rain etc. as you don't need to worry about anything. 

The Z3 compact is pretty much exactly the same, but a bit smaller, and cheaper obviously, so that may appeal if your budget doesn't stretch to the Z3.

If it helps, I had a HTC One X (and X+) for the years previous, and they were also very well built. I prefer the interface on the Sony though. 

I know Dan (and others) will probably disagree, however I find the Samsung Galaxy range a bit too plasticy for the price, and they don't feel as well made as the Sony and HTC equivalents 

(11 Mar 2015, 9:37 pm)aureolin wrote Not even from the Apple fanboys?

Haha - honestly, no..!

The S6 design leaks weren't popular with the Apple fanboys, mind, owing to the clear similarities between the two. Matters made worse by the fact Samsung are opting for the same fingerprint scanner as Apple - much needed as the scanner on the S5 was awful.

Was always said it would be an interesting year for for Samsung after the S5 was so poor and didn't meet expectations in the slightest - which accounts for the hype which has been ongoing for months and months and months. Seems they've took on a lot of suggestions from the market and developed a really good phone though. Obviously come next month we'll see if the reality matches - might be a huge let down despite the confirmed technical specs.

Will just have to wait and see what I end up coming back with tomorrow as I will also be wanting to factor in decent contracts too, hopefully with a decent amount of internet.

No doubt I will end up stressing myself out in Darlington trying to decide what to pick and on what contract.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:42 pm)Dan wrote Haha - honestly, no..!

The S6 design leaks weren't popular with the Apple fanboys, mind, owing to the clear similarities between the two. Matters made worse by the fact Samsung are opting for the same fingerprint scanner as Apple - much needed as the scanner on the S5 was awful.

Was always said it would be an interesting year for for Samsung after the S5 was so poor and didn't meet expectations in the slightest - which accounts for the hype which has been ongoing for months and months and months. Seems they've took on a lot of suggestions from the market and developed a really good phone though. Obviously come next month we'll see if the reality matches - might be a huge let down despite the confirmed technical specs.

Have Apple /Samsung introduced two stage entry with their fingerprint scanners yet? In the sense of having to use the fingerprint to be able to enter the password, as this is the only way I'd trust them, and I think that it makes it very secure, especially for businessmen and the like.

Something worth considering is buying the unlocked phone separately, then using SIM only plans.

For example, you could get an Xperia Z3 for £459 (or £20 a month) through giffgaff over 24 months. On top of that, you could get the £15 goodybag (which you can change on a monthly basis). That gives you a brand new phone. 500 mins, unlimited texts, and 3GB data. All for a combined £35 a month.

The closest match on EE would be £43.49 a month (or £203.76 over the lifetime of your contract), and you're tied in to that for 24 months.

One pig I have is if I was to choose anyone but O2 it would mean I wouldn't be able to go in the O2 Priority queue at the Newcastle O2 Academy.

Although I could always buy an O2 Pay and Go SIM Card and slot that into my pretty old phone to still get in the Priority queue

(11 Mar 2015, 9:58 pm)aureolin wrote Something worth considering is buying the unlocked phone separately, then using SIM only plans.

For example, you could get an Xperia Z3 for £459 (or £20 a month) through giffgaff over 24 months. On top of that, you could get the £15 goodybag (which you can change on a monthly basis). That gives you a brand new phone. 500 mins, unlimited texts, and 3GB data. All for a combined £35 a month.

The closest match on EE would be £43.49 a month (or £203.76 over the lifetime of your contract), and you're tied in to that for 24 months.

What exactly is the £15 goodybag?

(11 Mar 2015, 10:10 pm)Jimmi wrote What exactly is the £15 goodybag?

Basically a sim only one month pack. Add it on and set it as recurring. Then you can cancel and move on when you want.

(11 Mar 2015, 9:58 pm)aureolin wrote Something worth considering is buying the unlocked phone separately, then using SIM only plans.

For example, you could get an Xperia Z3 for £459 (or £20 a month) through giffgaff over 24 months. On top of that, you could get the £15 goodybag (which you can change on a monthly basis). That gives you a brand new phone. 500 mins, unlimited texts, and 3GB data. All for a combined £35 a month.

The closest match on EE would be £43.49 a month (or £203.76 over the lifetime of your contract), and you're tied in to that for 24 months.

Just had a look at Vodafone, they give either:
600 minutes, unlimited texts, 1GB data for £34.50/month
Or Unlimited minutes and texts and 4GB data for £39.50 including Spotify Premium /Sky Sports/Now TV for free (think you choose one, and have it for 6 months)

(11 Mar 2015, 9:58 pm)aureolin wrote Something worth considering is buying the unlocked phone separately, then using SIM only plans.

For example, you could get an Xperia Z3 for £459 (or £20 a month) through giffgaff over 24 months. On top of that, you could get the £15 goodybag (which you can change on a monthly basis). That gives you a brand new phone. 500 mins, unlimited texts, and 3GB data. All for a combined £35 a month.

The closest match on EE would be £43.49 a month (or £203.76 over the lifetime of your contract), and you're tied in to that for 24 months.

Just 3gb data? I'm getting the 500mins, unlimited texts and unlimited data on gg for £15.

Agree with buying phone and sticking it on dd though. Saved an absolute fortune doing that.

(11 Mar 2015, 11:58 pm)Andreos1 wrote Just 3gb data? I'm getting the 500mins, unlimited texts and unlimited data on gg for £15.

Agree with buying phone and sticking it on dd though. Saved an absolute fortune doing that.

Are you on an old goodybag which is no longer available? I had that with both O2 and giffgaff.

I'm with Three now and I really can't complain. Unlimited 4G, texts, and enough minutes to get me through the month for £12.90(?)

(11 Mar 2015, 11:58 pm)Andreos1 wrote Just 3gb data? I'm getting the 500mins, unlimited texts and unlimited data on gg for £15.

Agree with buying phone and sticking it on dd though. Saved an absolute fortune doing that.

I had that with 3G, but switched over to 4G instead.

My 3G/4G runs out far to quickly