Would you recommend the bionic?

BubbaNexus · Jan 9, 2012

i'd sooner pet a bubonic rat than go through the nightmare of bionic ownership again.

johnlgalt · Jan 9, 2012

SteveC said:
The Bionic does not seem to like apps on the external SD card. I had all sorts of app issues until I put the apps on internal storage.

I personally have had zero spontaneous reboots and very few data drops. I live in a 3G area and have 4G disabled.

In most ways the Bionic is the best of the half dozen different smartphones I have had. I am however, in a bit of a quandary as to whether or not to keep the Bionic. I am getting close to my 30 day period and need to decide if I want a RAZR or Google Nexus pretty quick. The Bionic is fine for the way it works now, but the problem I see is the state (or lack thereof) of continued custom ROM development. There are comments all over about how Bionic development is dead. Most of the ROM OP's have not posted in their Bionic ROM threads for a long time. I have a dread of deciding to keep the Bionic, then finding that the next great update to fix all of the issues will see no development to support the update, and we're stuck on rooted stock.

So I suppose the question for me hinges on which of the Bionic, RAZR, or GNex will see the best, most sustainable development to last until Google's purchase of Motorola finally yields something like the Google Droid Nexus that won't have all the locked bootloader and other anti root crap we have to fight our way through. The Bionic is good enough for that now, but with ******ed development how long will that last?

Once for Ounce, the RAZR and the BIONIC are almost identical to each other.

That should help a little.

And development is far from over, it's just not able to go very far at the moment b/c of the locked bootloader (but we can now over clock too) as well as only one official update out there. I'm working on an app that will help restore all BIONICs except those with physically damaged hardware. That will open up a whole new world too.

Thom · Jan 9, 2012

SteveC said:
The Bionic does not seem to like apps on the external SD card. I had all sorts of app issues until I put the apps on internal storage.

OK ... I have to ask ... how did you install the apps on the SD-Ext card? ... and ... shy did you think it would work?

Didn't you just download the apps from Android Market and do an install and find that 99.99% of them operated correctly?

... Thom

yewslus · Jan 9, 2012

Not impressed. OG Droid owner since day 1, would have given that phone 8.5/10 for the time period it was made and used in. The Bionic gets a 6/10 from me, for poor support by Moto, a locked bootloader, poor sound quality (due to h/w?), bad shutter lag, and general overall quirkiness that the Droid didn't have.

I am looking for a replacement for my Bionic. Want to buy it?

jimvit1 · Jan 9, 2012

Yes. I got mine a couple of months ago and have had none of the problems people keep. Complaining about. Also if you have been researching all the other devices out there you will see all of them have their problems. I have always thought that many of the complainers were those who were mad at Moto for releasing the Razr so soon after they released the Bionic and needed a reason to jump to the newer Razr or nexus. I am still running stock and love it.

TenSeven · Jan 9, 2012

I sure do recommend the DB!

After I got mine, 4 friends saw how happy I am with it and got one for themselves with a couple more wanting to upgrade.

amazinz5 · Jan 9, 2012

BubbaNexus said:
i'd sooner pet a bubonic rat than go through the nightmare of bionic ownership again.

cant argue with that logic

Britney · Jan 11, 2012

Personal experience:
The absolute worst phone ever since I have been using a cellular device....over 12 years. Worked ok for the first month , then it just became so annoying. Got even worse after the recent upgrade.

-
1. Signal loss every 5 minutes. Battery pull.
2. Loss of data connection regularly. Airplane mode helps at times.
3. Roaming banner pop up every 30 minutes which shuts off my call, data and bluetooth connection. Battery pull.
4. 1 out of 3 times freezes my bluetooth and screen goes blank. Battery pull.

+
Fast and pretty good for games.

I like android and motorola, but I cant handle this punishment.

Sorry.

New Rising · Jan 11, 2012

Britney said:
Personal experience:
The absolute worst phone ever since I have been using a cellular device....over 12 years. Worked ok for the first month , then it just became so annoying. Got even worse after the recent upgrade.

-
1. Signal loss every 5 minutes. Battery pull.
2. Loss of data connection regularly. Airplane mode helps at times.
3. Roaming banner pop up every 30 minutes which shuts off my call, data and bluetooth connection. Battery pull.
4. 1 out of 3 times freezes my bluetooth and screen goes blank. Battery pull.

+
Fast and pretty good for games.

I like android and motorola, but I cant handle this punishment.

Sorry.

So is that a yes?

xmr405o · Jan 11, 2012

New Rising said:
So is that a yes?

Yeah i think we can chalk that up in the yes column.

Just to clarify, the OP's scenario is pretty direct and I answered yes I would recommend the phone especially for that price point. $99 for a bionic is a great price.

Britney · Jan 12, 2012

I voted a resounding NO.

Thom · Jan 12, 2012

If you added a "Maybe" category I would vote.

... Thom

mamawm · Jan 12, 2012

I suddenly feel like I'm back in the eris forum from 2 years ago.

Frisco · Jan 12, 2012

mamawm said:
I suddenly feel like I'm back in the eris forum from 2 years ago.

I was just trying to identify a nostalgic feeling about this thread. You hit it.

itsalexaye · Jan 22, 2012

I've had my Bionic for about 2 days and I love it! Haven't had any problems (other then poor battery life, but its expected with LTE). My aunt has had this phone for about 2-3 months now and she also loves it, and has had no problems.

Thom · Jan 22, 2012

itsalexaye said:
I've had my Bionic for about 2 days and I love it! Haven't had any problems (other then poor battery life, but its expected with LTE). My aunt has had this phone for about 2-3 months now and she also loves it, and has had no problems.

Battery ... see ... http://androidforums.com/motorola-d...ic-battery-life-video-series.html#post3462318.

... Thom

bxtzd3 · Jan 22, 2012

Britney said:
I voted a resounding NO.

right with ya sista!

DanDroide · Jan 27, 2012

...And the "RECOMMEND BIONICS" overwhemingly have it!

(considering other phone owners will vote against the mighty Bionic)

breadnatty08 · Jan 30, 2012

I had the Bionic since launch day and swapped it out for the Nexus on Dec. 15th. The phone itself was awesome when I first got it (coming from an OG Droid). But, I had data issues with it. I was hoping, even with the locked bootloader, it would have great developer support. Alas it doesn't (doubt the OP cares though).
But, the big question I have for you is: Always remember that even if you save $100-$200 on the initial phone purchase, you still have this puppy for 2 years. That and you have, at minimum, a $70 monthly charge for min/data. For me, it's about making the best investment you can and the Nexus has been it. Best of luck in your choice.

Would you recommend the bionic?

do you recommend the bionic?

yes

no!

Android Enthusiast

Antidisestablishmentarian

Newbie

Newbie

Lurker

Well-Known Member

Member

Android Enthusiast

Android Expert

Member

Well-Known Member

=Luceat Lux Vestra=

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Android Enthusiast

pain rustique

BEST TECH IN 2023

Smartphones

Best Android Phones

Upcoming

Best iPhones

Upcoming

Tablets

Best Tablets

Upcoming

Laptops

Best Laptops

Upcoming

Televisions

Best TVs

Upcoming

Game Consoles

Best Game Consoles

Upcoming

Wearables

Best Wearables

Upcoming

Smart Home

Smart Home Tech

Upcoming

Similar threads