I'm debating on what phone to go with, AT&T LG G4 or Moto X pure. I would like to have root and a custom rom along with keeping my mini sd card.
What are the pros and cons with the G4?
Which one would you choose and why?
For starters, the AT&T G4 has no unlockable bootloader.
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nitrous² said:
For starters, the AT&T G4 has no unlockable bootloader.
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This will be unofficialy unlocked
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Underworled said:
This will be unofficialy unlocked
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I know. If you count on that, go ahead. The Moto X Pure/Style has an official bootloader unlock method.
@ms.journie If you don't care about bootloaders, root and custom ROMs, never underestimate the benefits of a removable battery
why not buy the international LG G4. its like $400-450 on ebay/amazon and can be unlocked where as the att varient is locked and will probably cost you like $500-600 thru att
nitrous² said:
I know. If you count on that, go ahead. The Moto X Pure/Style has an official bootloader unlock method.
@ms.journie If you don't care about bootloaders, root and custom ROMs, never underestimate the benefits of a removable battery
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I definitely want root, custom rom, anything I am able to customize to my liking.
Looks like I'm shooting for the moto x!
ms.journie said:
I definitely want root, custom rom, anything I am able to customize to my liking.
Looks like I'm shooting for the moto x!
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There is no guarantee that the AT&T G4 will get an unlocked bootloader, and if it does there may be very little dev support. Best bet is the Moto X or even better, the Nexus 6P.
Another good reason to choose the Moto X Pure Edition:
https://youtu.be/JC7fo5qJDJw
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geoff5093 said:
There is no guarantee that the AT&T G4 will get an unlocked bootloader, and if it does there may be very little dev support. Best bet is the Moto X or even better, the Nexus 6P.
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There's a couple of things that I liked with the Nexas 6P but overall I like the Moto X. Stinks that I have to wait until the 27th for the phone.
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Hi there,
with the Nexus 4 being availible very poorly in Europe im considering buying a Optimus G E973...
What do you think are the chances to get fully working Vanilla Android on this device with timely Updates?
Greets
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Anyone?
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I think it relies heavily on whether or not the bootloader ends up being unlocked. If it does it should be pretty straightforward. Without that its pretty unlikely that it will ever get a 100% stable build.
blackhand1001 said:
I think it relies heavily on whether or not the bootloader ends up being unlocked. If it does it should be pretty straightforward. Without that its pretty unlikely that it will ever get a 100% stable build.
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The boot loader is unlocked. What are you saying? There's already a port of CM 10.1 in the works.
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What do you guys think, will LG even update this phone anymore? to any version, or even another OTA value pack that will bring the cool updated features of the LG G2. The reason I'm asking is because I'm fine with stock right now, but I would love to have the speed boost of a newer version of android, that's the only thing keeping me from rooting and "Roming"? again if they still plan on updating this awesome phone than I have no reason to root and rom. What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think, will LG even update this phone anymore? to any version, or even another OTA value pack that will bring the cool updated features of the LG G2. The reason I'm asking is because I'm fine with stock right now, but I would love to have the speed boost of a newer version of android, that's the only thing keeping me from rooting and "Roming"? again if they still plan on updating this awesome phone than I have no reason to root and rom. What do you guys think?
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If I'm honest, I'd say we MIGHT, slim chance MIGHT, see an update to 4.2. Or maybe just a Value Pack update to bring over some features of the G2.
The advertising for our device was botched, and LG even admitted to it. So, the popularity of this device, isn't as high as it should. I wouldn't expect another update, but then again, LG has surprised me before.
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I don't see Lg updating the gpro specially with the Lg g X soon to be out for sell, which is exactly the same phone as the gpro spec wise. I hope Lg proves me wrong but for now Im planning on rooting my gpro rather soon. It's a shame the phone was only an at&t exclusive here in the states or else it would have been much more popular and had more support from at&t.
Is there good support for CM out there? Because of the missing sources I assume, because LG isn't releasing them, I guess.
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Macianer said:
Is there good support for CM out there? Because of the missing sources I assume, because LG isn't releasing them, I guess.
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Yeah download DOT cyanogenmod DOT org/?device=e980&type= there is a stable release for CM 10.2 right now which is 4.3.1. and nightlies for CM 11 which is 4.4.2 or Kit Kat.
And can I flash them if they are not for my device anyway? Because the LG Optimus G Pro isn't supported yet is it?
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And can I flash them if they are not for my device anyway? Because the LG Optimus G Pro isn't supported yet is it?
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actually the link I gave you should work for all versions of the LG Optimus G Pro it says
LG Optimus G Pro (All e98x GSM) - e980
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Sadly we ( those who own F240 series don't have much choices I guess
Lonelyhornet could you give me the link again? Like a real link? Because I only get to to the CM-Installler. Is that right?
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Macianer said:
Lonelyhornet could you give me the link again? Like a real link? Because I only get to to the CM-Installler. Is that right?
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I don't have enough post under my belt to give out links just yet but try this
download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=e980&type=
just highlight it and than right click it than go to link
Another option, if you don't want to flash a custom rom: stock rom + root + xposed framework ☺
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What can I do with this xposed-framework?
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There is a leaked version on 4.2.2 China version floating around the forums, but it is way too buggy to try on other variants. We may see an official 4.2.2 update in the near future, but due to US carriers like AT&T who do like like pushing updates to phones that are not their flagship device, we may nit see that update. But, we can only hope and wait.
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What can I do with this xposed-framework?
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You can get certain features that are available in custom ROMs such as Nav bars, Advanced power menus, tweaks to the status bar, tweaks to lockscreen, you name it. Be careful though some of these won't be compatible so I suggest using the gravity box module. It has everything you may need
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Hi,
I'm upgrading my contract from the Huawei Ascend P1 to hopefully the LG G3 and I was wondering if the device is worth it? I've noticed there's no custom roms or recovery available yet due to a locked bootloader- is there any chance of this changing before the end of September?
I was also wondering how intrusive the LG UI is when compared to AOSP and if this device is better than the S5, Galaxy Alpha, Nexus 5 and HTC M8.
Thanks,
Curtis.
CurtisAndroid5 said:
Hi,
I'm upgrading my contract from the Huawei Ascend P1 to hopefully the LG G3 and I was wondering if the device is worth it? I've noticed there's no custom roms or recovery available yet due to a locked bootloader- is there any chance of this changing before the end of September?
I was also wondering how intrusive the LG UI is when compared to AOSP and if this device is better than the S5, Galaxy Alpha, Nexus 5 and HTC M8.
Thanks,
Curtis.
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If xposed and Nova are good enough substitutes to flashing in your eye. You can't go wrong. I gave up my s5 for this phone and the only thing I miss is gear 2.
Love the G3. It's mush closer to aosp than both Samsung and HTC. It's UI doesn't have a name like sense or TouchWiz. I say go for it.
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If xposed and Nova are good enough substitutes to flashing in your eye. You can't go wrong. I gave up my s5 for this phone and the only thing I miss is gear 2.
Love the G3. It's mush closer to aosp than both Samsung and HTC. It's UI doesn't have a name like sense or TouchWiz. I say go for it.
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+1 also came from htc one m8, not one moment of regret, when you root and flash it to the latest v10j you will feel a Lucky man!
Thanks for the replies.
How easy is the rooting process on this device? Only want root for Adaway, Titanium Backup and Xposed! I'll be purchasing from Three UK if the firmware/model version alternates the root methods.
Thanks again.
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Thanks for the replies.
How easy is the rooting process on this device? Only want root for Adaway, Titanium Backup and Xposed! I'll be purchasing from Three UK if the firmware/model version alternates the root methods.
Thanks again.
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I never rooted any phone before and I'm not very knowledgeable about that sort of thing but with help from here I rooted with Stumproot in a few minutes and no need for a computer either.
Im with 3uk and im on the latest firmware j flashed though a kdz file. Ive had every phone you can imagine s5 m8 z2 note 3 but this one ive kept the longest best phone bar none. If you want to make it better root it which is pretty simple on a windows computer. Get xposed g3 tweakbox and xblast and enjoy even more freedom. Just get it youll love it.
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Cheers guys, got the device in front of me now. Time to get rooting!
My xperia z5 is sold, so I'm gonna buy a OnePlus 3 when they they start to sell again in Europe. So are there any disadvantages when you unlock the bootloader? Do you lose drm keys, or the camera, audio become worse like on the Sony devices? If yes, can you back up the drm keys?
There is nothing that affects the phone like sony devices when you unlock bootloader.
its exactly the same, plus you dont even loose your warranty (the best part of oneplus imo)
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its exactly the same, plus you dont even loose your warranty (the best part of oneplus imo)
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This is why i love this phone so much... Rooted from day one!!
mysky911 said:
This is why i love this phone so much... Rooted from day one!!
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i'm yet to root the phone, i got it a week back. I'm loving the oxygen os till now and will probably go on a custom rom when cm14 comes out
Thats great, thanks guys
there's no issue at all.
The only issue is the warning. For me it is very annoying but not a deal breaker
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The only issue is the warning. For me it is very annoying but not a deal breaker
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Cant you flash a new boot logo to avoid it? I had a moto before oneplus 3 and i had flashed the stock moto logo to remove the bootloader unlocked warning screen.
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Cant you flash a new boot logo to avoid it? I had a moto before oneplus 3 and i had flashed the stock moto logo to remove the bootloader unlocked warning screen.
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I have myself a moto e (1gen) and I was able to do that as well. But on the oneplus 3 I think there is no way to remove the warning yet sadly
So far none, every thing works fine.
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I have myself a moto e (1gen) and I was able to do that as well. But on the oneplus 3 I think there is no way to remove the warning yet sadly
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That sucks however its not really a big deal.
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Am I mistaken that unlocking the bootloader prevents OTA updates?
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Am I mistaken that unlocking the bootloader prevents OTA updates?
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You're mistaken
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You're mistaken
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Cool, thanks for the info!
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Perhaps we'll see soon official Nougat 7.1 ROM for Le Pro 3 https://www.goandroid.co.in/leeco-working-android-7-1-update-le-2-pro-3-max-2-s3-eui-6-0/64973/
Cool!
Month ago on english official webpage they say that soon will be the lastest mm build and then they'll work with nougat (are they say it is 7.1.1 i am not 100% sure). 26s was and the nougat 'll be next.
Yes for international version of le pro 3 LEX720. For US model, I doubt it. I could be wrong.
Good! We hope so
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I have a had time to beliebe in that,l but hope dies last.
Read the financial problems became bigger and bigger
I wouldn´t sugguest anyone to buy a LeEco phone currently.
The Leeco hardware is great for the price.. the software.. meh. I'd buy it again for what I paid ($249).
What is hardware without good software?
If software was unimportant why all the fuzz for the very latest firmwares from third party???
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What is hardware without good software?
If software was unimportant why all the fuzz for the very latest firmwares from third party???
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Thats why se have custom roms
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Thats why se have custom roms
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Sadly, custom roms are poorer than official roms in stability and features
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aberkoke01 said:
Sadly, custom roms are poorer than official roms in stability and features
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Cant decide whether a lame attempt @ trolling, or simply ignorant AF
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Cant decide whether a lame attempt @ trolling, or simply ignorant AF
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He is right at some points
trizex said:
Cant decide whether a lame attempt @ trolling, or simply ignorant AF
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Believe me, I am not trying to troll anybody. It's just my opinion. Like yours.
I appreciate the work with custom roms and I would like to be on your side. But there is always something that doesn't work as it works in stocks (e. g. camera, SOT...)
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aberkoke01 said:
Believe me, I am not trying to troll anybody. It's just my opinion. Like yours.
I appreciate the work with custom roms and I would like to be on your side. But there is always something that doesn't work as it works in stocks (e. g. camera, SOT...)
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I would agree on that but custom rooms definitely have more features than stock rom
aberkoke01 said:
Believe me, I am not trying to troll anybody. It's just my opinion. Like yours.
I appreciate the work with custom roms and I would like to be on your side. But there is always something that doesn't work as it works in stocks (e. g. camera, SOT...)
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+1
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pshrey said:
I would agree on that but custom rooms definitely have more features than stock rom
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It's right too
screenshots?