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Need suggestion for small 4.3" Android phone; 2 GB RAM - GSM

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Hi all,

I need suggestion for a smaller handset (4.3" preferably) for everyday use. Smaller the better.

Earlier I was using Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Requirements:

1. Smaller handset (preferably 4.3" or lower)

2. Android

3. 2 GB Ram

4. Can withstand daily usage.

5. sd card slot (preferred, but can do without as well)

6. GSM

7. Supports call recording

Additional details:

1. budget - no issues

2. preference for Camera - no high preference (Anything is fine, low quality is also ok)

3. battery - should last at least a day with heavy usage on wifi, mails

4. Brand preference - No preference

5. warranty - No preference. Imported models are ok as well

6. size - 4.3"

7. primary usage - mails, wifi, calling and messaging, recording

Kindly suggest me best options. Thanks in advance :)

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Thanks will look at that. Additionally I want to have support for call recording as well...

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Droid mini suits the bill

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Droid mini looks good but I read few reviews on forums that it does not support call recording feature which is very important in my case...

Any other suggestions?

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Droid MINI doesn't supports call recording without rooting... And rooting is impossible without unlocking bootloader... Only DroidMAXX has developer edition phones and NO for Droid Mini... Sunshine BL Unlock method also needs the phone to be rooted earlier... Simply put, buying DroidMINI with BL unlocked earlier or running JB 4.2 is the option, which is as good as finding unicorn, imho...

The closest you can get is SONY Xperia Z3 Compact, with slightly bigger 4.6" screen..

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Had similar recording issue on USC Moto X 4.4.2, workaround was to use use Temp root via Towelroot app and then use Boldbeast call recoder (you`ll need to change recording setting in the app, google it) . Only downside is that you have to root after each reboot, which is just a click of a button, shouldnt be a major issue.

Just FYI, Call recording is illegal in US, most of the US phones have call recording locked at kernel level etc, so regular apps dont work on imported handsets.

PS: KD and Baba ji ki Jai.

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www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HTC-One-Mini2-Camera-13MP-16GB-Mobile-Phone-GOLD-Colour-/171679304821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item27f8e24c75

Its a good deal :)

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Droid MINI doesn't supports call recording without rooting... And rooting is impossible without unlocking bootloader... Only DroidMAXX has developer edition phones and NO for Droid Mini... Sunshine BL Unlock method also needs the phone to be rooted earlier... Simply put, buying DroidMINI with BL unlocked earlier or running JB 4.2 is the option, which is as good as finding unicorn, imho...

The closest you can get is SONY Xperia Z3 Compact, with slightly bigger 4.6" screen..

Thanks. Looking at Z3C. Droid mini looks great and fits nicely but as you said call recording would be an issue...

Had similar recording issue on USC Moto X 4.4.2, workaround was to use use Temp root via Towelroot app and then use Boldbeast call recoder (you`ll need to change recording setting in the app, google it) . Only downside is that you have to root after each reboot, which is just a click of a button, shouldnt be a major issue.

Just FYI, Call recording is illegal in US, most of the US phones have call recording locked at kernel level etc, so regular apps dont work on imported handsets.

PS: KD and Baba ji ki Jai.

Tried towelroot but says "This phone is not supported" for droid mini...

www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HTC-One-Mini2-Camera-13MP-16GB-Mobile-Phone-GOLD-Colour-/171679304821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item27f8e24c75

Its a good deal :)

Thanks, will check on this :)

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www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HTC-One-Mini2-Camera-13MP-16GB-Mobile-Phone-GOLD-Colour-/171679304821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item27f8e24c75

Its a good deal :)

It might be a good deal for you but as per Op , this neither matches screen size nor has the desired ram.
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Had similar recording issue on USC Moto X 4.4.2, workaround was to use use Temp root via Towelroot app and then use Boldbeast call recoder (you`ll need to change recording setting in the app, google it) . Only downside is that you have to root after each reboot, which is just a click of a button, shouldnt be a major issue.

Just FYI, Call recording is illegal in US, most of the US phones have call recording locked at kernel level etc, so regular apps dont work on imported handsets.

PS: KD and Baba ji ki Jai.

Tried towelroot but it says "The phone isn't currently supported" :(

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Droid MINI doesn't supports call recording without rooting... And rooting is impossible without unlocking bootloader... Only DroidMAXX has developer edition phones and NO for Droid Mini... Sunshine BL Unlock method also needs the phone to be rooted earlier... Simply put, buying DroidMINI with BL unlocked earlier or running JB 4.2 is the option, which is as good as finding unicorn, imho...

The closest you can get is SONY Xperia Z3 Compact, with slightly bigger 4.6" screen..

Yep, looking at Z3C now. Any good deal you are aware of?

Had similar recording issue on USC Moto X 4.4.2, workaround was to use use Temp root via Towelroot app and then use Boldbeast call recoder (you`ll need to change recording setting in the app, google it) . Only downside is that you have to root after each reboot, which is just a click of a button, shouldnt be a major issue.

Just FYI, Call recording is illegal in US, most of the US phones have call recording locked at kernel level etc, so regular apps dont work on imported handsets.

PS: KD and Baba ji ki Jai.

Towelroot is not working. Tried it. Gives error "root now available for this device". I know call recording is illegal in US, but my work needs it and we do it with prior permission from the people involved in the call...

www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HTC-One-Mini2-Camera-13MP-16GB-Mobile-Phone-GOLD-Colour-/171679304821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item27f8e24c75

Its a good deal :)

Doesn't suit bro :)

www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HTC-One-Mini2-Camera-13MP-16GB-Mobile-Phone-GOLD-Colour-/171679304821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item27f8e24c75

Its a good deal :)

It might be a good deal for you but as per Op , this neither matches screen size nor has the desired ram.

Thanks :)

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For deals ask in Hardware Purchase suggestions thread... Our CID Rajan bhai will help you for sure...

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