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Obviouslyblunt:
no, not jailbreak. My phone is in version 17.0 that came with the phone when I bought it. I’m using trollstore. It’s a tool similar to a jailbreak. It allows for installing modded apps, and tweaking the phone a little.

Dragunz:
Cool, can i please know how you got trollstore installedon the phone?

Urgent1Million:
I can bet you that a larger number of iphone users, especially in Nigeria, chose the phone because of other people's perception.
I nearly made that mistake.
Currently, more than 95 % of my colleagues at work use iphones.
After a few weeks of interactions and the "you only live once" kinda talk, I decided I'll buy an iphone 6 pro max.
That'll be my entire one month salary oo!
But I didn't mind. I wanted to follow them and live the life once!
More embarrassing (or so I thought) would be times when we'll go on fun trips and they'll be taking pictures.
Me and my "palasa" Tecno Android would be dragging behind the line.
Oh well...
My appetite for the 16 pro max grew even wetter!
A little sense strayed into me and I decided I'd buy the 14 pro max instead.
I headed for the store with the money.
Unfortunately (maybe fortunately for me), in this country in live in, once a newer iphone model hits the shelves, the older ones begin to disappear.
I visited almost all the big retail phone stores but didn't find the 14 pro max.
Sad!!
When I got back to my apartments, I took out a note book and started listing the things I actually do with my phone;
Nairaland,
WhatsApp calls,
Facebook,
Instagram (once in a while),
LinkedIn,
My bank apps,

I checked my Tecno phone again and all of these were working very well.
Why then do I need to spend this much money to buy a phone just to "live once"?

"You've got the money bro, spend it!"

That was the voice at the back of my head. But the poor voice was sadly far.
I turned to the front page of my notebook (which serves as my plan book) and wrote in CAPS:

BUYING OF IPHONE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Then my phone rang.
It was my niece.
I knew it was going to be a long conversation so I took my time before tapping the green icon.
"Uncleeeeeeeeeee...." She said in her usual cheerful tone, followed by a short giggling laughter that has "I have a very big request" laced all over the words and syllables.
"Hi sweerie..."
I managed to keep my voice placed and cool...
"Uncle we get gist oo. But before the gist, I want to ask you for something. It's really important, sir."
She said without dropping the oil in her voice.
"Go ahead my dear. Uncle always has your back"
I responded with the assurance of someone who has at least 50 million to give away.
Sometimes I wonder what gives me that sort of confidence with my 300k account balance.
But it is what it is!
"Please I need 2 mil..."
And there was silence.
"Hello, hello, heellllooo..."
But my hellos returned no response.
I looked at my phone and realized that it has died on me!
Wtf!!
I checked the battery before the call and it was in good percentage.
The voice at the back of my head drew closer now..
"Iphone or nothing", it whispered.
I picked up my pen, turned to the front page of my notebook, stuck out the earlier suspension lines, and wrote;
"Buying of iphone..."
And then I heard the start-up sound of my Tecno phone.
The phone is back up by itself!!
Oh wow!!

...to be continued.

ariesbull:
iPhone 15 screen is over 400k
.maybe you are using iPhone 8 that's why the screen is cheap go up a bit from iPhone 13 and get it

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pmThe part you say iPhone over heat is because of were you base, why did I say this bank then when I was in Nigeria omo my phone dry hot maybe because of the environment, but since I left nothing like hotness, and my phone battery last long, Like I say I stand to be corrected.
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‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

ariesbull:
iPhone 15 screen is over 400k
.maybe you are using iPhone 8 that's why the screen is cheap go up a bit from iPhone 13 and get it

KobolanderSegun:
This is the type of President Nigeria needs, Very intelligent, Knowledgeable and Factual, I trust you, you will not steal our money.

Difrent:
But I didn't tell you I won't steal
I'm not a saint, na Peter Obi be saint

Difrent:
But I didn't tell you I won't steal
I'm not a saint, na Peter Obi be saint

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

Archer007:
Which android phone has second hand value compare to iPhone ?we buy iPhone to tie down money it’s a luxury .. Don’t play …

Lamanii22:
I just cannot be pressured. Still using my iPhone 8+ for three years, iPhone has this fluidity for me, but I don’t mind a Samsung or newer android

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

Duplex90:
I have used samsung, tecno, xiaomi, realme and i tell this, iPhones are just the best out there. You get to a level that you want reliability, my xiaomi died on me without warning, the tenco at some point pop out in the front camera area which made the light there too bright at night and was embarrassing. If Samsungs show you shege u will humble. Iphones are simply the best i have used iPhone 6-8-X-13-15 and not one of them failed me.

Contrary to believes iPhones are the cheapest, i have 5 esims do you know how much an android with esim cost now? iPhones are not overrated

Exceed15:
I m not even a fan of iPhone. It's not about affordability for me. I prefer Samsung anytime, any day.

jaxxy:
I like the iPhone it neat and clean but the OS restrictions and limitations on customisation almost got me depressed..

ChybuzzDD:
Status symbol only in Nigeria, right?

That's poverty mentality

AkpaMgbor:
A Samsung S21 that came out earlier than the 15 still has a more expensive screen. I will neve buy a Samsung with my money again. I’ll stick to an iPhone for now. Imagine the SE 2020 still getting the latest version of iOS 26. That’s 6 solid years of update. Keep your android and allow iPhone users enjoy their phone in peace.

Obviouslyblunt:
I use an Apple ID based in the US. I use chippercash for subscriptions. Chippercash is an app that give foreign virtual debit cards.

lacasera14:
Been hearing this fluidity since and I don't really understand. Is it fluidity in scrolling or what? Pls can you provide a context or example. I use both android and iPhone by the way and I still can't understand. Thank you.

Frezhkid10:
iPhone is not expensive..it’s your currency that is shit..
Imagining telling an American buying a product worth $700 and use for two years is expensive..

Starprogress:
To be candid realme gives what the citizens deserve when it comes to features, specifications and durability

Iamajoke:
As for me o I've never used an iPhone but I don't like the fact that I can't do somethings without going back to my Android, if I must use iPhone, an Android phone will be by my side

onlyedwin:
guyyyy you just said my mind, I'm not sure I can use an iPhone without a supporting android o

Kimmierain:
Honestly, I agree. The hype around iPhones is mad, but they’re not the most practical choice for everyone. These Android brands are stepping up too. I saw that new realme C75x recently, and the specs are actually solid for the price.