hi, i just got the screen of my iphone replaced, it costed 120 dollars to get it fixed, but i do have some concerns. i already know that the message "your screen is not verified" will never go away, as i got it replaced at a third party phone repair. my main concern is, is it possible for the person who replaced my screen to have stolen my data? i keep searching about it online, and it says that's its possible, and that just keeps growing my worries (i didn't give him my password). my second thing is that when i went in to pick it up, i saw on the guys phone screen that it said something about "copy data and apps?" and i keep automatically assuming that he somehow stole my data as i saw that notification on his phone. sorry if it doesn't make much sense, it's just hard for me to trust anyone with my phone and the possibility of my stuff being stolen. my main question is, is it safe for me to continue using this phone now that it has the unverified screen, or should i move all of my data onto another phone and purchase another? my other worry is them possibly putting in some spyware or anything that can read my data...im sorry i know it probably sounds dumb but im just really paranoid with things like this. thank you and once again sorry for the dumb questions

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a new Android phone. My preferred budget is €100-200, but I can stretch it to around €250 if it's really worth it.

The reason I'm replacing my current phone (Redmi 13C 5g) is that the experience has been terrible since day one (by that I mean it's an absolute piece of shit not even worth 10€).

Here are some of the issues I've had since I bought it:

- Frequent freezes (usually 30+ seconds)

- Apps randomly closing

- Regular calls and WhatsApp calls don't even ring 70% of the time, I just get a notification after or when I open the app manually

- WhatsApp messages and regular messages, I never get notifications until I manually open the app

- The phone becomes extremely slow when using Waze, especially in warm weather.

- overheats quite easily for no reason in normal weather

- The battery struggles to last 7h with no use except normal background apps

- The final fucking straw : my alarm didn't ring one morning because it apparently crashed in the background, which made me miss work

Because of that, my number one priority is reliability.

I'm not looking for the fastest phone or the best camera. I just want a phone that : works normally in regular use, is smooth in everyday use, doesn't randomly freeze, receives notifications instantly, has a reliable alarm clock, handles GPS without overheating, lasts at least a full day on a charge, will remain reliable for several years (all things I thought would be standard for a 200€ phone but apparently not)

I'm also open to refurbished phones, as long as they're from a reputable seller.

I don't want another Redmi/Xiaomi entry-level phone after this experience.

So, if you had €100-200 (up to €250 max**)**, what would you buy today and why?

Thanks a lot !

I have been using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) for the last 2.5 years, and it's still in mint condition. The more I look at Samsung's Ultra lineup, the more I feel the S23 Ultra was the sweet spot.

For me, it got almost everything right:

Curved display that actually feels premium.

10x optical periscope telephoto camera (I still miss this on newer models).

Bluetooth-enabled S Pen with Air Actions.

Even my colleagues who use iPhones have told me that the S23 Ultra looks phenomenal and has a very "royal" presence.

Does anyone else feel the S23 Ultra is the best Ultra Samsung has made so far?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy a new phone with a budget of around ₹40,000 and was initially set on the OnePlus 13R. However, I've been seeing a lot of discussions about OnePlus recently, things like slower software updates, green line issues, and even rumors that OnePlus might scale down or exit certain markets. I'm not sure how much of that is true, but it has made me reconsider.

So now I'm looking for a reliable alternative that I can comfortably use for the next 4 years.

My usage is pretty straightforward:

• Social media
• ChatGPT and other AI apps
• OTT streaming (Netflix, Prime Video, etc.)
• Good camera for photos and videos
• Casual gaming once in a while (COD Mobile, World of Warships, etc.); definitely not a heavy gamer

My priorities are:

• Reliable software support for 4+ years
• Good battery life
• Smooth day-to-day performance
• Good cameras
• Decent display and multimedia experience

I'm okay with Android only.

What would you recommend under ₹40K in India? Also, if you think the OnePlus 13R is still the best choice, I'd love to hear why despite the concerns.

Thanks in advance!