VespaGTS Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hi guys, As an avid Apple product user I am a bit lost when it comes to Android phones. I plan on using a Nexus phone, or other Android phone as my monitor for Torque, BTSSM, apps. What do you guys use and which is the right size for the job? I see Nexus phones in 5,6,7" sizes. I am thinking Nexus 6P 32gb should do the trick. What advice if any do you have for me regarding my purchase? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Any cheap Android device will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Are you planning on hard mounting it and just using it for car stuff, or only bringing it out as needed? A nexus 7 tablet really works well for this... They are cheap ($50 used), and will roughly fill the spot where the cubby/clock was. There is also a custom ROM for it that allows it to auto start/shutdown with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 I plan on using a Magic Mount and installing where the Cobb used to live. So any Android will work eh? Is there a better option if it's not going to be a used as a phone? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Any android phone that supports OTG. Ideally you'd find one that supported OTG+charging at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Any android phone that supports OTG. Ideally you'd find one that supported OTG+charging at the same time. So running a Bluetooth application requires OTG? Is there a problem charging while using Torque or other apps at the same time? Any suggestions on which phone? Saying any Android phone no longer sounds correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidxsnake Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 No, if you're using the BtSsm bluetooth dongle or other bluetooth dongle, you don't need OTG for that. Pretty much anything running Android should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 All good points guys, but OP just keep it Android v4-7. (Ideally 5/6). BtSsm doesnt yet play nice with Android 8+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 The winner will be Nexus 6p, unless there are objections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCawks Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Is the goal to find a budget phone or just find a good phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Is the goal to find a budget phone or just find a good phone? The best phone for intended purpose. I am finding Nexus 6p for about $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvand1231 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 As Perscitus said, anything running Android v4-7. I've got an Amazon Fire phone running Cyanogen mod. Works great. I would suggest a 5.5"+ screen. There is SO much info BTSSM can display, the larger screen the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 As Perscitus said, anything running Android v4-7. I've got an Amazon Fire phone running Cyanogen mod. Works great. I would suggest a 5.5"+ screen. There is SO much info BTSSM can display, the larger screen the better. Great thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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