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I had this question recently for the sgs2 forum and was set when I find out att doesnt have them no more, and almost leaned towards the note or sgs2 skyrocket today when I had the most aggravating time with att csr where my upgrade date was changed for no apparent reason so I'm done with att and contracts but thats nor here nor there. Yes I tried to find these devices on craigslist but nothing went through and I rather save myself the aggravation with used devices from people that did who knows what to them.
So my main reason for even thinking of the sgs2 was for the dev support. And I know this device has some great dev support but the reputation for this device isnt the greatest like the screen and camera I believe. So with that being said is it worth the $400 for a new one?
Absolutely it's worth $400. If you want to put it in perspective a bit, yeah it's not as good as the GS3, BUT, it's about 90% as good for 50% of the price. As far as bang for your buck goes, it doesn't get any better without signing two years away.
Yup.
$400 for the GSM model is a really good price IMO.
I guess ordering one this weekend would be useless due to the holiday?
Also, what kind of benchmarks are you guys getting with the custom roms?
And I hardly hear any talk about the led notifications? Do any roms take advantage of them, I mean do they work well with different types of alerts like say just one color for google voice texts?
I think is worth I got a htc one s(had a sprint galaxy nexus loved the phone hated the network) so I got tmobile and I'm gonna sell my sprint gnex and get me a galaxy nexus unlocked the one s camera is really good and sense has improved but man this phone feels faster and with tmobile speeds I'm hooked
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Well might as well order so it ships out ASAP on Tuesday.
Also, what kind of benchmarks are you guys getting with the custom roms?
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Benchmarks are pointless.
And I hardly hear any talk about the led notifications? Do any roms take advantage of them, I mean do they work well with different types of alerts like say just one color for google voice texts?
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The stock ROM offers limited LED control app-by-app. Some ROMs have LED control with more granularity. Most people are using Light Flow to control their LED. It works extremely well. You can configure everything.
I wouldn't pay 10 pounds for this phone!!! Google doesn't care about this nexus!!!
Sorry I forgot , this is no phone because u can't make a call after 20 attempts or receive a call )
So its more like a mini tablet )
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Mine is working quite nicely. I'd highly recommend it over others at $600-$700 for sure.
I will never buy a carrier device again after owning a Nexus device. I will get updates beyond what any carrier will offer so my $400 device is worth more than any $2-300 subsidized device.
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As others have said for $400 its a wonderful deal. I got mine 3 months ago for $450. That being said the screen on devices like the OneX look nicer.
For that price, you cant really argue. I love the stock android experience and getting updates direct from Google. There's a really active development community for this phone (and the other nexus devices for that matter) and i've been able to check out a lot of custom roms and kernels.
Go for it
It's obviously still a relevant device if the OP is still thinking about this device compared to what's out there.
It's a great device at a great price. Not much to really say.
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Benchmarks are pointless.
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With all due respect benchmarks are not pointless or else people wouldnt use them at all. Its not a black or white issue. Its a bit more complex than that. When used properly they can serve to paint a generalized picture of performance for any given device. Admittedly they can also be manipulated to post huge numbers that do not reflect real world performance. They can also be used as a tool to diagnose or confirm a performance issue. Now in no way am I suggesting that these benchmarks are the be all end all but they surely are not pointless.
A while back I posted in a thread regarding this topic and asked the participants to explain to me a way that would ensure accurate results when testing our devices. No one responded, probably because nobody cares. It seems there two kinds of people here with regards to benchmarks. Those who use them and those who do not. And I have yet to see any rational discussion on this topic. not that im looking for it.
Anyways My Gnex scored a 6801 on AnTuTu
GNEX- Running AKOP 4.04 with Francos Kernel overclocked to 1344MHz
What's not to like? I have had this phone for a few months now, rooted it the first day and am running all kinds of ROMS and Kernels. I guess if you are running stock and wait for Google or carrier updates you may get a bit frustrated but I have had a great experience with it.
The camera controversy is silly. 5MP vs 8mp on a "flat lens" with a cell phone processor to me is not detectable (IMHO). I carry a DSLR to get my high quality pictures not the phone.
My only complaint has always been battery life. Coming from a Thunderbolt with a very large extended battery and a smaller screen, I routinely run out battery. But this phone has a large beautiful screen and that screen eats power. So I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP1000-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338036621&sr=8-1
and my problems are solved. But performance wise, looks wise, and reliability wise, this phone is awesome. Just run the latest rom (AOKP), kernel(franco), radio (FC04/05) and you'll be fine.
First android device ive owned that ive not felt the need to root or flash a custom rom on.
Very fast and smooth phone.
Stock ICS looks so much nicer than any of the skins out there.
Ive ordered my wife an SGS 3 and im not even a little bit jealous. The novelties that it adds like pop up play i already have on my phone from a free app on the play store.
The hold your phone to your ear from a message to call can be added though smart gestures.
Tried S voice on my phone and i honestly think that speaktoit assistant is better so i deleted the S voice. ( before it was patched )
2 of my friends have One X and i hate the new sense. The only thing i like from the newer phones is the burst mode which again can be added through an app.
The Galaxy Nexus will recieve much better support than other phones obviously in case you care about that.
Great phone and i plan on keep it for quite a while.
Edit: Oh yeah and use light flow for the notification light. I have blue for sms... Green for Gmail... Red for missed call... Yellow for Gtalk etc etc. Again another free app
How about the onscreen buttons , is that hard to get used to?
I upgraded from an og EVO4g and after this I will never use anything but a Nexus phone ever again. LightFlow unlocks all of the LED notification colors, and the 5mp camera on this phone blows the 8mp camera of my Evo out of the water.
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How about the onscreen buttons , is that hard to get used to?
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For a few hours maybe but once you get used to is hard to go back to capacity buttons
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Not hard to get used to, but then I've had a Honeycomb tablet for about a year.
This phone is undeniably worth the $400. I'm getting the GS3 for my husband, and I'm not even jealous.
other than the dodgy radio's it's the best phone ive had soo far. runs ics as it's suppose to be.
Hey guys, soon, real soon ill be getting the P6, not for the Emotion UI but for the build quality, it looks amazing.
Ive been reading reviews and people are saying the wifi, ram, quad core processor, headphone/max volume are terrible.
are these things everyone's experiencing or have updates fixed them ?
- Jack
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Hey guys, soon, real soon ill be getting the P6, not for the Emotion UI but for the build quality, it looks amazing.
Ive been reading reviews and people are saying the wifi, ram, quad core processor, headphone/max volume are terrible.
are these things everyone's experiencing or have updates fixed them ?
- Jack
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I love my P6 and i don't have problems like that except occasional wifi drops
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I stopped paying attention to reviews a long time ago, I watch them simply to see the phone itself and the interface. I have the P6 and have no issue at all with any of the "problems" you mention.
When problems are mentioned with a phone they are usually very isolated or perhaps encountered because of a pre production unit. Also some people just like to complain and will find fault with anything, some people also complain about certain things because they just don't fully understand the operation of the thing they are complaining about.
Essentially I love my P6, have no problems at all. The phone is a total looker and lots of people have played around with it and have been very impressed.
My 2 cents
Cheers, LL13-
Plus the themes are absolutely amazing !!
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I stopped paying attention to reviews a long time ago, I watch them simply to see the phone itself and the interface. I have the P6 and have no issue at all with any of the "problems" you mention.
When problems are mentioned with a phone they are usually very isolated or perhaps encountered because of a pre production unit. Also some people just like to complain and will find fault with anything, some people also complain about certain things because they just don't fully understand the operation of the thing they are complaining about.
Essentially I love my P6, have no problems at all. The phone is a total looker and lots of people have played around with it and have been very impressed.
My 2 cents
Cheers, LL13-
Plus the themes are absolutely amazing !!
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Exactly that was my point. I don't use my phone for gaming except i play Temple Run and it goes smoothly as butter. The phone meets any of my professional needs (mailing, skype, viber, whatsup, social apps) and he is super fast of doing that.
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Out of what you listed, I had no issues except with the wifi drops. But it wasn't much a problem and moreoever since I used the latest firmware for about 4 days now I have yet to encounter the wifi drop problem, so basically its fixed in latest (although leaked) firmware.
The phone has 99% customer satisfaction from what i see. All of them develop a special love for it and gets them excited everyday. The 1% with issues would be related to gaming as gaming performance is mixed with some high graphics game working well while others not so and so problem seems to be with optimization rather than the hardware itself.. And other issue I see people complain is about the battery. But this would depend on how you use the device, in general the battery is average but those using it proper can make it impressive enough to be glad and the device got its own very handy power manager.
Im looking forward to getting one and putting the latest firmware on there, if its dodgy ill get a replacement, what colours do you guys have? I was going to get the white but im 100% going to get the black as the aluminum shines better and looks nicer
I'm mad about tables and I have 601 32gb black one and I consider switching to 605.....
is the reviews right and the 605 is better or the 601 ??!
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Ahmedmoataz said:
I'm mad about tables and I have 601 32gb black one and I consider switching to 605.....
is the reviews right and the 605 is better or the 601 ??!
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What exactly are you "mad" about? I own the exact tablet down to the color, and I am very pleased with it. Do you feel you got a lesser processor with the Eynox Octacore, rather than the Snapdragon....do some research, it is about the same depending on usage....if you wanted a gaming tablet, you should have done some research, before buying.
I love mine...coming from a TF-701
So the 605 is better for gaming??!
I saw a review between the 601 and 605 , and 605 was better for some game but the 601 was better in some games too
all I am asking for "am I gonna have abetter tablet or not?"
And in a difference that I can feel by using the tablet not by benchmarks records
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What exactly are you "mad" about? I own the exact tablet down to the color, and I am very pleased with it. Do you feel you got a lesser processor with the Eynox Octacore, rather than the Snapdragon....do some research, it is about the same depending on usage....if you wanted a gaming tablet, you should have done some research, before buying.
I love mine...coming from a TF-701
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Don't get me all wrong...I love my tablet it's a total beast it's just that benchmark reviews got my attention
This is my device
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Don't get me all wrong...I love my tablet it's a total beast it's just that benchmark reviews got my attention
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The premium price for this tablet, takes into account the development of now exclusive software and functionality, if those functions don't suit your needs, then you are having buyer's remorse.
In the words of comedian Steven Wright "you can't have everything.....where would you put it?"
Show your love of the tablet, and use the forum, invest your time, to fine tune your device to your specific needs. I think that is the point here.
If you are wanting the always bestest, fastest, out of the box....that is an expensive goal, and hard to find everything exactly the way you like it.
I am still fussing with my tablet, to suit my specific needs, and I enjoy the challenge.
Hankafyin said:
The premium price for this tablet, takes into account the development of now exclusive software and functionality, if those functions don't suit your needs, then you are having buyer's remorse.
In the words of comedian Steven Wright "you can't have everything.....where would you put it?"
Show your love of the tablet, and use the forum, invest your time, to fine tune your device to your specific needs. I think that is the point here.
If you are wanting the always bestest, fastest, out of the box....that is an expensive goal, and hard to find everything exactly the way you like it.
I am still fussing with my tablet, to suit my specific needs, and I enjoy the challenge.
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And guess what!!
exynos maybe even better
http://versus.com/en/samsung-exynos-5-octa-5420-vs-qualcomm-snapdragon-800
Will the 601 version have us warranty support? If not I may have to wait for an unlocked Verizon sm-p605v to come out.
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If you want the best for features, functionality, and development then go for the P605. It comes with LTE, SD 800 Soc, and can do [email protected] vid. LTE can come in handy if you ever travel internationally, SD 800 will have more developer support if you like running custom kernels, and your videos will come out looking slightly better even if it's mostly in your head. Is it worth the extra cost? That's up to you.
I have done it
I had p601 for about 4 days and i had to return it since it had power on switch problem ...i had to press it twice inorder for the touch screen to work. But i got to use it for 4 days and i have to say that it was laggy and the performance was pretty bad atleast for me. If i am going to shell out money i might as well buy the best. I went to the store and bought p605 and it was amazing. there was a little tiny bit of delay while writing on the p601 but on the p605 it was pretty fast and accurate. the battery charged real fast on the p605. I am a power user..and i usually get about 5-6 hours untill the battery reaches 30-35%.
In conclusion, i would recommend you to get the p605 and you shall not regret. One thing i hate about note 2014 is that the warranty will be voided when rooted, this destroys its maximum potential
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I had p601 for about 4 days and i had to return it since it had power on switch problem ...i had to press it twice inorder for the touch screen to work. But i got to use it for 4 days and i have to say that it was laggy and the performance was pretty bad atleast for me. If i am going to shell out money i might as well buy the best. I went to the store and bought p605 and it was amazing. there was a little tiny bit of delay while writing on the p601 but on the p605 it was pretty fast and accurate. the battery charged real fast on the p605. I am a power user..and i usually get about 5-6 hours untill the battery reaches 30-35%.
In conclusion, i would recommend you to get the p605 and you shall not regret. One thing i hate about note 2014 is that the warranty will be voided when rooted, this destroys its maximum potential
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Mate, ALL new Samsung phones/tablets have warranty voided if you root them...
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Mate, ALL new Samsung phones/tablets have warranty voided if you root them...
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It really sucks :| :| the ads and the lack of ability to use any apps in the multiwindow feature is just disappointing :/
Po678 said:
It really sucks :| :| the ads and the lack of ability to use any apps in the multiwindow feature is just disappointing :/
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Yep but that's the way the world seems to be moving, not "what would the consumer like/want" but "the consumer WILL like/want this"...
I believe these companies are shooting themselves in the foot. How many little features start their life out on forums like XDA, then get picked up and packed into the next version of Android as major features?
Less devs=less featues being worked on...
And lets face it, this is unpaid research being done for these companies....
Hello Friends, I am planing to buy Note 3 Neo, i stay in India. Could a few of you guys give an honest review about this device, i am currently using a sony xperiaP but battery has been my major concern.
IS IT WORTH THE BUY.
I liked the battery and the thin device. Camera not a big requirment. ANY KNOWN BUGS?
Hoping it hasba smooth UI and there is no lag or stuttering.
Any other alternates to this device that you guys suggest.
Awaiting your valuable inputs.
Regards
Joker. said:
Hello Friends, I am planing to buy Note 3 Neo, i stay in India. Could a few of you guys give an honest review about this device, i am currently using a sony xperiaP but battery has been my major concern.
IS IT WORTH THE BUY.
I liked the battery and the thin device. Camera not a big requirment. ANY KNOWN BUGS?
Hoping it hasba smooth UI and there is no lag or stuttering.
Any other alternates to this device that you guys suggest.
Awaiting your valuable inputs.
Regards
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It is worth the buy.. it is lag free and smooth.. just dont upgrade it to 4.4.2 or few important features would go away.. use the 4.3 which is provided out of the box..
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I agree. It's a good performing device. I barely find lags and you may find a lot of people complaining about the Hexa core processor but don't let that get you down. It comes with something called 'Heterogeneous Multi-Processing' which means all six cores (four 1.3GHz cores and two 1.7GHz cores) can be active at the same time so you can get more done with heavy applications. It also saves battery by activating only the two 1.7GHz cores for other normal less intensive applications thus saving battery.
Doesn't get very hot and the battery life is amazing.
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It is worth the buy.. it is lag free and smooth.. just dont upgrade it to 4.4.2 or few important features would go away.. use the 4.3 which is provided out of the box..
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I agree. It's a good performing device. I barely find lags and you may find a lot of people complaining about the Hexa core processor but don't let that get you down. It comes with something called 'Heterogeneous Multi-Processing' which means all six cores (four 1.3GHz cores and two 1.7GHz cores) can be active at the same time so you can get more done with heavy applications. It also saves battery by activating only the two 1.7GHz cores for other normal less intensive applications thus saving battery.
Doesn't get very hot and the battery life is amazing.
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YES indeed i like this phone. I check it out in a store, its good to hold and has a good feel about it, just that problem of rebooting while charging is what every onentalks abt, hope samsung wont abandon this device with regards to software development. And i read abt your issue too ashwin.
The current price m getting this phone is amazing 24000Rs. Any other phones that u guys suggest in that price range.
Thank you for you feedback.
You can get for less than 24K..local mobile shops offer discounts.. you could easily get it between 22.5Kto 23K.. just dont buy from samsung smart cafe or you will have to pay the whole 24K amount..
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No other phone with these great specs is available in this price range except micromax and the others which shouldn't be opted for.. moto x is okay too but then the gen 2 is gonna launch and it doesn't have the expandable storage ..
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Joker. said:
YES indeed i like this phone. I check it out in a store, its good to hold and has a good feel about it, just that problem of rebooting while charging is what every onentalks abt, hope samsung wont abandon this device with regards to software development. And i read abt your issue too ashwin.
The current price m getting this phone is amazing 24000Rs. Any other phones that u guys suggest in that price range.
Thank you for you feedback.
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I've been using the phone for over 3 months now and have never had that rebooting problem. Only the WiFi and Bluetooth isn't turning on, which is apparently a problem with the antenna. You can get the phone online for much cheaper but make sure you get the one with manufacturer warranty.
If I had to buy a phone in that range today, I'd go for the OnePlus One. It's available only in the US right now, and I know a lot of friends who have already purchased the using a trans-shipment service like PPOBOX. Check it out.
My views:-
Most of the mobile in Market having fix memory card & non detachable battery.
Samsung is the only phone and market leader which gives all options and advantages.
Phone battery is good no doubt however it is depends what you are doing with your phone.
You can expect an extended battery in near future or else you easily carry an extra battery if you are a heavy user.
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I've been using the phone for over 3 months now and have never had that rebooting problem. Only the WiFi and Bluetooth isn't turning on, which is apparently a problem with the antenna. You can get the phone online for much cheaper but make sure you get the one with manufacturer warranty.
If I had to buy a phone in that range today, I'd go for the OnePlus One. It's available only in the US right now, and I know a lot of friends who have already purchased the using a trans-shipment service like PPOBOX. Check it out.
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But what I observed is that the BT and wifi issues have happened only in the international n7502 version and not the indian n750 version.. but if you buy a phone with the manufacturer warranty as stated by ashwin, you wont have to worry at all..
and yeah one plus one is officially coming to India after October. So if you could wait till then you can get the One Plus too..
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Thank you for ur input guys, actually i have a 5.5k discount voucher of reliance digital so this phone would cost me like 19.5k and i think that would be the deal clincher as far as the costing goes, i also read about the hexa core device and its performance is commendable. That motherboard issue of reeboting while charging may be an issue in some devices. So i think i will go forward with this device. Looking forward to join you guys here soon.
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Thank you for ur input guys, actually i have a 5.5k discount voucher of reliance digital so this phone would cost me like 19.5k and i think that would be the deal clincher as far as the costing goes, i also read about the hexa core device and its performance is commendable. That motherboard issue of reeboting while charging may be an issue in some devices. So i think i will go forward with this device. Looking forward to join you guys here soon.
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Go ahead bro. Cheers
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Got the Phone
Hey Guys , got the phone,its amazing. i got the KK 4.4.2 out of the box. Couldn't try out JB.
Bought the phone on Sunday and m super happy. ?
Cool bro.. Welcome to the club
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Hey!
I've just got my LG G4 (I've actually only got it about an hour ago so still setting it up)
But I thought I'd write up a hands on of my experiences with the device and also answer any questions you have. In this thread I will;
Upload screenshots of BenchMarks - If there are any you'd like me to try please let me know
Battery life - from extreme use to casual use
Camera - Night & Day
Accessories - Screen protectors and Cases
Android Version - 5.1
Baseband version - MPSS.BO.2.5.C3-00059-M8992FAAAANAZM-1.17437.1
Kernal version - 3.10.49
Please feel free to ask me any questions in relation to the device and also if you have anything you'd like me to do I'd be more than happy to assist (No Drop Tests) Also Once I get a few accessories I will try and post pictures of fittings. Also bare in mind that I've only just got this phone so before I write up a big review about it I'll need a few weeks messing around with the handset.
I'll also try and post pictures to give you a better insight to the device!
Any questions?
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Hey!
I've just got my LG G4 (I've actually only got it about an hour ago so still setting it up)
But I thought I'd write up a hands on of my experiences with the device and also answer any questions you have. In this thread I will;
Upload screenshots of BenchMarks - If there are any you'd like me to try please let me know
Battery life - from extreme use to casual use
Camera - Night & Day
Accessories - Screen protectors and Cases
Android Version - 5.1
Baseband version - MPSS.BO.2.5.C3-00059-M8992FAAAANAZM-1.17437.1
Kernal version - 3.10.49
Please feel free to ask me any questions in relation to the device and also if you have anything you'd like me to do I'd be more than happy to assist (No Drop Tests) Also Once I get a few accessories I will try and post pictures of fittings. Also bare in mind that I've only just got this phone so before I write up a big review about it I'll need a few weeks messing around with the handset.
I'll also try and post pictures to give you a better insight to the device!
Any questions?
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for posting this in the forum.
Seeing as prior to the G4 you had a Galaxy S5, how much of an improvement do you see this vs. your current phone or tablet?
How much better are the photos vs. The S5.
Is the LG G4 a game changer or one of the best phones you have had?
.: Sent from an optimized 'ANDROID til I die' device :.
Does it wobble a lot when typing while the phone is set on a flat surface?
Sound quality recorded is pretty bad based on what I've heard from Youtube videos, will a third party app fix this?
Video is shaky, will a third party app fix this?
legend221 said:
Hi Jason,
Thanks for posting this in the forum.
Seeing as prior to the G4 you had a Galaxy S5, how much of an improvement do you see this vs. your current phone or tablet?
How much better are the photos vs. The S5.
Is the LG G4 a game changer or one of the best phones you have had?
.: Sent from an optimized 'ANDROID til I die' device :.
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Hi,
Firstly, It's a great handset and I really like how quick it is the start up. Like you said I've had a S5 since launch and I'm really used to the UI and the buttons on the front and side ( I think the back button is going to take some getting used to) I was messing around with the camera mainly, taking random photos of my dog and what ever I could see in the back garden. I also did a short video recording as well to see the sound quality and stability of the camera. Overall I'm really happy with the camera (I'm not a photographer) but I feel like one with this device.
It's a GREAT phone, there are some really good points to the handset and some really bad points. One thing I really don't like is the build quality of the handset. I 've got the one with the black leather back and it feels cheap and tacky. I can't wait to get a case on it as it feels fragile. In my opinion I don't think it's a game changer, it opens some apps really quickly and can take a picture but I need to put it under some serious stress to see how it copes.
I hope this helps, sorry I'm rambling (it's the morning)
Sharpshooterrr said:
Does it wobble a lot when typing while the phone is set on a flat surface?
Sound quality recorded is pretty bad based on what I've heard from Youtube videos, will a third party app fix this?
Video is shaky, will a third party app fix this?
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It does wobble a lot while typing, I'm hoping a case might change this. I will look into this and try and upload a few videos, can you think of any apps that might help? Also the videos don't seem shakey I took one last night and they are fine.
But again I'll take some longer videos in various areas to try and get a better insight into this.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Antutu Benchmark scores!!
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Geekbench 3 scores!!
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Hand you felt the lollipop memory leak?
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Hand you felt the lollipop memory leak?
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Not felt it yet, but ive only had it a day.
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Hi Jason,
just wondering, what model do you have, F500 ? if yes from which carrier?
if it is the F500 how does it handle the LTE and Wifi?
does it have a lot of bloatware?
if you are looking for a good case, the extra thin one from spigen is the one i had on my G3 and it is really good ( SPIGEN )
I have two questions.
1-how is the battery life?
2-how much free ram do you have on average ?
SAO said:
Hi Jason,
just wondering, what model do you have, F500 ? if yes from which carrier?
if it is the F500 how does it handle the LTE and Wifi?
does it have a lot of bloatware?
if you are looking for a good case, the extra thin one from spigen is the one i had on my G3 and it is really good ( SPIGEN )
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The Model number is - LG-F500L
The Wifi is great, it loads most web pages pretty quickly. Funny thing is that It doesn't show that I've got 4G, even though with my S5 I would have 4G in the same areas. I've checked the signal strength and its at (-109 dBm 3asu) now I'm not a tech wiz but I think I'm not getting 4G
It was loaded with a lot of apps which I can't get rid of, I've not rooted the handset yet so I'm hoping this will get rid of a few things. Because after I use the camera a few in quick succession the phone slows down dramatically.
Hope this helps
The battery life is pretty bad if I'm honest i have only had it off charge for an hour and a half and it has already gone down 5% from doing nothing! It wil last all day but im yet to find the time to seriously stress the battery out with a few games.
Ive attached an image of ram for you to look at.
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jason-tech-uk said:
The Model number is - LG-F500L
The Wifi is great, it loads most web pages pretty quickly. Funny thing is that It doesn't show that I've got 4G, even though with my S5 I would have 4G in the same areas. I've checked the signal strength and its at (-109 dBm 3asu) now I'm not a tech wiz but I think I'm not getting 4G
It was loaded with a lot of apps which I can't get rid of, I've not rooted the handset yet so I'm hoping this will get rid of a few things. Because after I use the camera a few in quick succession the phone slows down dramatically.
Hope this helps
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Well you need to compare the 4g / LTE frequencies of your carrier with the Korean phone you have. F500L means you got it from the LG U+ carrier. That frequency issues is the biggest trap when buying a phone there.. the second is the rooting and ROMs for their models. The international models get way more attention.
if you can pull system via ADB, and contact @Chainfire, i guess he will be happy to make a root. He is the master.
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Korean Frequencies
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Well you need to compare the 4g / LTE frequencies of your carrier with the Korean phone you have. F500L means you got it from the LG U+ carrier. That frequency issues is the biggest trap when buying a phone there.. the second is the rooting and ROMs for their models. The international models get way more attention.
if you can pull system via ADB, and contact @Chainfire, i guess he will be happy to make a root. He is the master.
UK Frequencies
Korean Frequencies
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I've never really thought about looking at something like this.
But from what I can read and correct me if I'm wrong I can't get 4G as I'm with O2 and the phone I've got only works on 4G with a higher frequency?
Also thanks for the tip with the rooting!
Could you confirm if there is a barometer?
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SAO said:
Well you need to compare the 4g / LTE frequencies of your carrier with the Korean phone you have. F500L means you got it from the LG U+ carrier. That frequency issues is the biggest trap when buying a phone there.. the second is the rooting and ROMs for their models. The international models get way more attention.
if you can pull system via ADB, and contact @Chainfire, i guess he will be happy to make a root. He is the master.
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Korean Frequencies
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you probably just saved me, thanks a lot ( out fo xda-thanks unfortunately )
Hi all
Its been 4 days with g4 and what i have noticed till:
Screen is absolutely gorgeous.
Camera is awesome.
Battery life i get 3 to 4 hours screen on time and charging is also too slow.
It is fast fluid.
Speaker at the back is loud.
Lg-F500L
You hit the nail on the head, I really like this handset and I feel that it could have been the best on the market! If only it was a little more powerful, I found that after prolonged use it does slow down. Maybe if an update comes out to optimise the software a little it might be faster.
I really really like the camera on the phone, I'm not a camera expert or anything but it has a lot of features! I'm still trying to get to grips with.
jason-tech-uk said:
You hit the nail on the head, I really like this handset and I feel that it could have been the best on the market! If only it was a little more powerful, I found that after prolonged use it does slow down. Maybe if an update comes out to optimise the software a little it might be faster.
I really really like the camera on the phone, I'm not a camera expert or anything but it has a lot of features! I'm still trying to get to grips with.
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To expect it to be Exynos processor in terms of speed would be unfair. Perhaps the LG G4 does not have the latest specs hardware wise but it's a hell of a device.
From my part I cannot throw away money on another wanna be Apple company (looking at you Samsung)
Yeah the device is a bit faster and looks a little better than the G4 but I just can't do it.
There's a review I just posted on another thread and it pretty much summarizes everything up. He has all the flagship devices and choose to stick with the LG G4 that's saying a lot right there.
I'm an xda member since many years ago, once we get root, bootloader unlock and Roms there is no limit where we an take this device.
Perfect example is my Motorola DROID RAZR HD, when bought it was slow, unresponsive and unimpressive out of the box. Compared to today it's Rooted, bootloader unlocked and flashed with Nexesque Rom it's become one of the fastest devices I've ever owned. The thing is only equipped with a Dual Core processor and 1GB of Ram.
There is a lot to be excited for on the LG G4 and I hope we get root, bootloader unlock capabilities, recovery and Roms soon enough.
.: Sent from an optimized 'ANDROID til I die' device :.