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Alright guys anybody know if they are going to have a note 4 developer edition for verizon? I know it is earlier as i leaked the note 3 developer edition last year to Droid-life seen here (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/1...outs-verizon-galaxy-note-3-developer-edition/)
I know this wasnt found by myself until October 11th and i think the note 3 came out on verizon on October 10th? Just wondering if anybody has some inside on the note 4 developer edition.
Do not need your opinions that it is a waste of money or etc etc i am buying off contract and will own a developer edition just wondering if i should preorder a note 4 like i did note 3 and then return the note to verizon when dev comes out
I hope for Germany too.
oneandroidnut said:
Alright guys anybody know if they are going to have a note 4 developer edition for verizon? I know it is earlier as i leaked the note 3 developer edition last year to Droid-life seen here (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/1...outs-verizon-galaxy-note-3-developer-edition/)
I know this wasnt found by myself until October 11th and i think the note 3 came out on verizon on October 10th? Just wondering if anybody has some inside on the note 4 developer edition.
Do not need your opinions that it is a waste of money or etc etc i am buying off contract and will own a developer edition just wondering if i should preorder a note 4 like i did note 3 and then return the note to verizon when dev comes out
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Good questions.
oneandroidnut said:
Alright guys anybody know if they are going to have a note 4 developer edition for verizon? I know it is earlier as i leaked the note 3 developer edition last year to Droid-life seen here (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/1...outs-verizon-galaxy-note-3-developer-edition/)
I know this wasnt found by myself until October 11th and i think the note 3 came out on verizon on October 10th? Just wondering if anybody has some inside on the note 4 developer edition.
Do not need your opinions that it is a waste of money or etc etc i am buying off contract and will own a developer edition just wondering if i should preorder a note 4 like i did note 3 and then return the note to verizon when dev comes out
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Good questions.
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Questions belong in the Q&A thread - thanks!
Dev Note 4
Hope so. I would rather have a dev. phone than be locked to VZW's ROMs with all the crapware installed.
Put me down for one if that happens, or does anyone want to sell their Note 3 Dev. cheap?
If there's no Note 4 Dev. Ed., I'll pick up the Nexus Shamu. I won't really miss the stylus, but the camera with OIS would be nice to have.
By the time the DE comes out, the retail phone should be rooted and have a custom recovery.
if you think that, you dont know samsung and verizon. The verizon samsung phones have even more protection in the bootloader, heck the s4 and s5 arent even unlocked yet, and they are very popular.
bamige1 said:
if you think that, you dont know samsung and verizon. The verizon samsung phones have even more protection in the bootloader, heck the s4 and s5 arent even unlocked yet, and they are very popular.
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I do not expect it to be unlocked only to be able to use SS for recovery and ROM flashing
zsudas said:
Hope so. I would rather have a dev. phone than be locked to VZW's ROMs with all the crapware installed.
Put me down for one if that happens, or does anyone want to sell their Note 3 Dev. cheap?
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Doubt any cheap note 3 dev ed. I sold mine few weeks back for $595 still lol was pretty much mint though with tons of extras
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Doubt any cheap note 3 dev ed. I sold mine few weeks back for $595 still lol was pretty much mint though with tons of extras
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Wow, that's insane. I wonder how much I can get for mine. It's not mint (I picked up a tiny, tiny scratch in the bottom left hand side of the screen somehow even though I'm insanely careful), but it's close. I was just hoping to get $400, but now I'm wondering if I can get a tad more.
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Wow, that's insane. I wonder how much I can get for mine. It's not mint (I picked up a tiny, tiny scratch in the bottom left hand side of the screen somehow even though I'm insanely careful), but it's close. I was just hoping to get $400, but now I'm wondering if I can get a tad more.
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yeah i was overall pleased with that. probably had $800 ish wrapped up in it and use for two years and only lose $200 not bad imo and yours a dev ed too?
oneandroidnut said:
yeah i was overall pleased with that. probably had $800 ish wrapped up in it and use for two years and only lose $200 not bad imo and yours a dev ed too?
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Yep, Dev. Edition
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Yep, Dev. Edition
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Sweet sell it for note 4!
Has anyone heard anything about it.....
Where does one sell such phones besides ebay? I tried to sell my dev s5 on Craig's list but keep getting scammers
ct_tec313 said:
Has anyone heard anything about it.....
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no sir i ordered a regular one at verizon saturday
johnboy693 said:
Where does one sell such phones besides ebay? I tried to sell my dev s5 on Craig's list but keep getting scammers
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try swappa.com man
with the up coming changes to android 5.0 rooting android phones on verizon might be a thing of the past
In a nutshell can you guys tell me what advantage the developers edition will give versus buying it from Verizon?
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In a nutshell can you guys tell me what advantage the developers edition will give versus buying it from Verizon?
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advantages are unlocked bootloader so you get custom roms from other carriers, kernels etc thats really it. backup and restore with twrp too i guess
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In a nutshell can you guys tell me what advantage the developers edition will give versus buying it from Verizon?
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The Note 3 Developers Edition had an unlocked bootloader. Necessary if you want to install a custom kernel. So far as have read, no developer edition has been announced for the Note 4. Indeed, predictions seem to be that it will be locked down very tightly.
So far, I'm relatively happy with my Note 4, with one big caveat- no root.
You've probably read the advance press on the Note 5. Sounds nice, but no SD and non-removable battery makes it a non option for me. To boot, I don't believe future Notes will be rooted, unless you buy a developer's edition.
Whilst shopping through coming phones... I find nothing I'm looking for in a top-end phone. Does anyone have a clue for me? What's next? Does the Note 4 even HAVE a successor?
Maybe someone can disillusion me about the future- and I'd appreciate getting rid of my illusions, seriously. Thanks for any help.
Steve
This fall LG is coming out with a phablet with a like s-pen of their own. It will have a removable battery and sd card slot. If the pen preforms like the s-pen then I'm all in.
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outcasted2003 said:
This fall LG is coming out with a phablet with a like s-pen of their own. It will have a removable battery and sd card slot. If the pen preforms like the s-pen then I'm all in.
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Thanks for the lead, bud. I'll see if I can find a link to the info. I was even crawling over huawei's site today.
I've been wondering the same thing. I don't even think I'll stick with Samsung after this, after years of loyalty. They are going downhill by making their phones like all the rest of them. :/
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I've been wondering the same thing. I don't even think I'll stick with Samsung after this, after years of loyalty. They are going downhill by making their phones like all the rest of them. :/
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Outcaster pointed out an interesting possible alternative on the horizon, the LG G Pro 3.
If it's anything like the specs it's rumored to have (stylus, sd card, removable battery, 4 gig ram, etc.) LG may be getting the market share they're looking to glean this year.
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Outcaster pointed out an interesting possible alternative on the horizon, the LG G Pro 3.
If it's anything like the specs it's rumored to have (stylus, sd card, removable battery, 4 gig ram, etc.) LG may be getting the market share they're looking to glean this year.
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It may be an awesome phone but I can't help but think Verizon will make them lock it down. Are other LG phones on Verizon unlocked?
Honestly not strongly considering messing with the Note 5 or any of the others. I'm on a Note 3 right now...maybe a Note 4 when a solid root method comes around?
I'll be tempted if it has a removable back/battery and card slot, but it's not a done deal unless it has more than 4gb ram. That's the only place my Note 3 makes me sad. It seems a waste to have made the leap the 64bit, and only have 4gb. How about 6-8? Any power consumption reasons this isn't likely? Or does it have to do with being strapped for space with an SOC?
The only other thing that might tip me over to a Note 5 would be a giant screen option. We're stuck without anything bigger than a Note on Verizon. My gf is vision impaired, and I was shocked to find out that none of the 6" phones were available with Verizon.
The bootloader is locked but they are all rootable.
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The bootloader is locked but they are all rootable.
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Is the Note 4 the only unrootable phone out there? If it is that sucks because it's potentially a great phone. But bloatware and ads are a deal breaker for me.
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The bootloader is locked but they are all rootable.
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Uh... did you just send that from an unrootable phone?
I sure did steve .... lol. I think there are afew others that don't have root I'm sure of.
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Nexus 6 is a 6 inch screen and rootable
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Due to my wife's health problems I really need the s-pen. I need to take notes when I talk to health providers.
Note 3 still has not root on 4.4.4.
Which sucks cus I just bought one on that version.
Back to my Note 2 I go.
Root is only part of it. A custom recovery is what I care about most. Amazing how invaluable the nandroids of my note 2 have been over the last three years.
Why should a phone owner not be able to make a backup of their phone??
I need your help dear
steven.rn said:
Thanks for the lead, bud. I'll see if I can find a link to the info. I was even crawling over huawei's site today.
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Dear Friend ,
I have galaxy note 4 sm-n910v but i tried boot with other os and got stacked in "upgrading Android Optimization apps "
i have tried everything but no luck can you provide me Verizon software repair assistant for galaxy note 4 sm-n910v
Thanks in Advance
Regards
Vaibhav
VBpandya said:
Dear Friend ,
I have galaxy note 4 sm-n910v but i tried boot with other os and got stacked in "upgrading Android Optimization apps "
i have tried everything but no luck can you provide me Verizon software repair assistant for galaxy note 4 sm-n910v
Thanks in Advance
Regards
Vaibhav
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Sorry I can't help. I dumped my Verizon Note 4 for a T-Mobile Note 4. One of the best moves I've made in a long time. Verizon can lock down their phones forever if they like- but I will NOT buy them. The service is much much better on Tmobile anyway.
Need Verizon software repair assistant
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Sorry I can't help. I dumped my Verizon Note 4 for a T-Mobile Note 4. One of the best moves I've made in a long time. Verizon can lock down their phones forever if they like- but I will NOT buy them. The service is much much better on Tmobile anyway.
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If anybody can help me in this forum will appreciable.....
Thanks in Advance
stueycaster said:
Is the Note 4 the only unrootable phone out there? If it is that sucks because it's potentially a great phone. But bloatware and ads are a deal breaker for me.
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I see you have a DE, so it's a moot point, but some people may be happy with disabling the bloatware instead of removing it and using Adguard. That's what I did with my roommates' retail Notes, and they're both quite pleased with the result. I'd hate my life without root and custom recovery, but to each their own.
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I see you have a DE, so it's a moot point, but some people may be happy with disabling the bloatware instead of removing it and using Adguard. That's what I did with my roommates' retail Notes, and they're both quite pleased with the result. I'd hate my life without root and custom recovery, but to each their own.
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Yeah custom recovery and root are a couple of the other reasons why I bought my DE. Viper4android is another. One of the best perks of my phone is the awesome battery life. I still don't know why mine is so good when so many retail phone owners are unhappy with it. Does the method of bloatware removal you mentioned help?
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Idk what the successor is for me and I just got the Verizon version. The wife bought it for Christmas because I've been paying rent a center $100 a month for a few months for their T-MOBILE Note 4 and she was hoping to save me money. I'm reluctant to let go of the rent a center version because I've unlocked the boot loader, rooted and flashed a stock debloated deodexed Rom on it. Its does what I want it to and Verizons version wont let me. Very upsetting.
I have an at&t HTC one m8 also. I'm thinking of selling the two phones and trying to get a note 4 dev edition somewhere
my dumbass screwed up and purchased the verizon one by accident. and was wondering if anyone has heard or seen the bootloader unlocked anywhere. ive googled but keep getting pixel 1 threads
Nope.
Return it for refund, then order a non VZW version.
Ah. The tragic tales continue. Return it.
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Ah. The tragic tales continue. Return it.
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ya looks like thats the plan. re ordering today. using my note 8 in the mean time i guess.....
Guess no one is buying from verizon since they cut the price down by 50%.....lol
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Guess no one is buying from verizon since they cut the price down by 50%.....lol
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They could not give me me one free of charge (if I had to keep it for my DD.) If I can't unlock the bootloader, I don't want it. But that's just me and a bunch of other people. YMMV.
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ya looks like thats the plan. re ordering today. using my note 8 in the mean time i guess.....
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How did you like it in comparison to the note 8? I currently have the note (despite always being a nexus guy and a Samsung hater) and I love it. But still tempted by the pixel.
wtherrell said:
They could not give me me one free of charge (if I had to keep it for my DD.) If I can't unlock the bootloader, I don't want it. But that's just me and a bunch of other people. YMMV.
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I really don't think you have much to worry about then. Personally, I'd take a dozen of them and give them out to everyone I know since no one I know even knows what a bootloader is, no less root.
I have a VZW Pixel locked bootloader and I have no regrets. I recently had to return the one I got for $240 over 2 years for a warranty replacement. They sent me another Verizon model but I could unlock it this time. Must have slipped thru the cracks. I did flip the switch but I won't unlock it until I no longer have it on a network at which point I'd play around with stuff and not worry about performance or soft bricks. I've found no real reason to unlock it while using it as my DD.
But as you say, that's just you and this is just me. Neither of us is right or wrong, it's just how we do things these days. I will not pay $650 just to have a device that I can bl unlock when I won't unlock it anyway. Under $300 and $360 for the 2 XL is a tremendous deal. Other than on XDA I doubt there are many who even care about bl at those prices. You won't get that from Google and maybe not even from Verizon this year. We'll see.
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lucky_strike33 said:
Guess no one is buying from verizon since they cut the price down by 50%.....lol
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Not yet but hopefully soon.
My bet is there will never be a bootloader exploit for the VZW bootloader's. This time I went direct with Google.
I ordered a Pixel 2 XL from Verizon last night about 9:00pm and already have it in my hands and activated. I'm not one of those that has to have an unlockable bootloader either. I purchased from Verizon because it was 50% off by trading in my Verizon Moto Z Force. Lately I've switched camps from must have unlockable bootloader to don't want unlocked bootloader. I prefer to remain stock and take OTA's without issues. My past experiences have taught me that the stock software untampered with performs better and more reliably than any 3rd party ROM ever will. My only reason for unlocking to begin with was ad blocking and removing unwanted apps. You can block ads with "VPN Hosts" app on an unrooted phone and I don't feel the need to remove software any more. I just don't open what I don't use. I haven't tried to unlock the bootloader on this new phone but I suspect you cannot.
pieman13 said:
How did you like it in comparison to the note 8? I currently have the note (despite always being a nexus guy and a Samsung hater) and I love it. But still tempted by the pixel.
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You just described me! I have both right now and honestly I think my pixel xl 2 is going back, never thought id be thinking like that
capsnbottles said:
You just described me! I have both right now and honestly I think my pixel xl 2 is going back, never thought id be thinking like that
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I know, the note is an amazing device. I keep thinking I'm nuts by sticking with it but it's kinda flawless.
pieman13 said:
I know, the note is an amazing device. I keep thinking I'm nuts by sticking with it but it's kinda flawless.
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I use the pixel as a toy and to play around with roms. Ill probably save a few hundred bucks and buy the 5t this week, and use the note for my dd
capsnbottles said:
I use the pixel as a toy and to play around with roms. Ill probably save a few hundred bucks and buy the 5t this week, and use the note for my dd
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That's what I use my op3t for. I just went into a Verizon store and played with the pixel, took a few indoor shots and compared them. I'm no longer looking for a pixel.
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That's what I use my op3t for. I just went into a Verizon store and played with the pixel, took a few indoor shots and compared them. I'm no longer looking for a pixel.
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I've never owned a one plus, excited about the 5t. How are they?
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I've never owned a one plus, excited about the 5t. How are they?
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Very hit or miss. The quality control is poor. If had each except the five. Two of my kids still using my old ones and they are holding up well but it's a total lottery. That's been my experience with every model they have released.
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I ordered a Pixel 2 XL from Verizon last night about 9:00pm and already have it in my hands and activated. I'm not one of those that has to have an unlockable bootloader either. I purchased from Verizon because it was 50% off by trading in my Verizon Moto Z Force. Lately I've switched camps from must have unlockable bootloader to don't want unlocked bootloader. I prefer to remain stock and take OTA's without issues. My past experiences have taught me that the stock software untampered with performs better and more reliably than any 3rd party ROM ever will. My only reason for unlocking to begin with was ad blocking and removing unwanted apps. You can block ads with "VPN Hosts" app on an unrooted phone and I don't feel the need to remove software any more. I just don't open what I don't use. I haven't tried to unlock the bootloader on this new phone but I suspect you cannot.
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I'm strongly considering ordering one from VZW because of the current promotion. I had resided to keeping my Pixel XL, but now that I know I can take an old spare phone and get 50% of a new pixel 2 XL, I'm very tempted. I have a Pixel XL with an unlocked bootloader, but it's been unrooted for at least the last 8 months and I haven't otherwise taken advantage of the unlocked bootloader so I don't think I'd miss it. I love the stock ROM, the seamless update process, and decreased vulnerability.
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I'm strongly considering ordering one from VZW because of the current promotion. I had resided to keeping my Pixel XL, but now that I know I can take an old spare phone and get 50% of a new pixel 2 XL, I'm very tempted. I have a Pixel XL with an unlocked bootloader, but it's been unrooted for at least the last 8 months and I haven't otherwise taken advantage of the unlocked bootloader so I don't think I'd miss it. I love the stock ROM, the seamless update process, and decreased vulnerability.
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There is one thing about the Pixel 2 XL you need to be aware of. The screen colors are pale and not very vivid. As a result the display does not look as good as other phones. Do some research on that before you buy to make sure you can live with it. I'm ok with it but I'm sure others may not be.
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There is one thing about the Pixel 2 XL you need to be aware of. The screen colors are pale and not very vivid. As a result the display does not look as good as other phones. Do some research on that before you buy to make sure you can live with it. I'm ok with it but I'm sure others may not be.
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With saturated color mode, it definitely is not too pale. Actually, that mode is too saturated to me, but some people like it that way
beezar said:
With saturated color mode, it definitely is not too pale. Actually, that mode is too saturated to me, but some people like it that way
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LOL I just got the update a few minutes ago.that's the first thing I tested. Saturated mode does improve the colors, at least in my opinion.
Hello,
I just received my phone yesterday and so far so great!I was wondering when will be getting 8.0 if we are.\
When I ordered the phone,I didn't get the choice to pick my storage.I saw that the phone has up to 128gb?I got the 32 and only has 3gb of ram not 4 like what I saw on androidauthority.com
-Yes, this phone will receive Android 8.0, maybe on Christmas, maybe in a few months.
-The phone has 32GB of onboard storage, it has up to 128GB of expandable storage via microSD.
-The BND-L24 only has 3GB of RAM, I don't know why, but the device costs less compared to the 4GB variants. I've seen the other 7X variants with 4GB of RAM cost up to 250 dollars.
Yes
Definitely, without any doubt.
Another info, US got the 3/32 which is priced at 200$, while EU got 4/64 priced at 300€, the reviewer of android authority (the written version) got the EU model
Just got device today impressed so far
I have BND-L21 4GB 64GB UK will be getting 8.0 sure enough soon
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DoobyDroid said:
Just got device today impressed so far
I have BND-L21 4GB 64GB UK will be getting 8.0 sure enough soon
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Since I'm getting the 4/64 variant, can you tell me approximately how much free RAM you have when there's nothing in the background?!
Sure
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1.92gb
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Sure
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1.92gb
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That's great
it will receive OREO for sure..
Really enjoying device so far very smooth
Kinda wish had gone type C and rounded the screen edges like on the G6 would of looked nicer and press renders show edge to edge screen near enough even though quiet a side bezel, still impressed for the price let's hope it's popular in development
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-Yes, this phone will receive Android 8.0, maybe on Christmas, maybe in a few months.
-The phone has 32GB of onboard storage, it has up to 128GB of expandable storage via microSD.
-The BND-L24 only has 3GB of RAM, I don't know why, but the device costs less compared to the 4GB variants. I've seen the other 7X variants with 4GB of RAM cost up to 250 dollars.
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Huawei lost credibility with US consumers when they broke promises about updating the Huawei Mate 2 (HAM2)--a promise made at the launch of the phone. After rolling out updates to the phone in other world markets, they told US owners that they weren't getting an update and would have to be content with Jellybean. It took a massive protest on the Internet to shame Huawei into working on and releasing an update to the US model of the HAM2. A lot of us who went through that episode don't rule out that it could happen again. Huawei wants sales in the US market but doesn't want to do the leg work to earn customer goodwill and brand recognition.
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Huawei lost credibility with US consumers when they broke promises about updating the Huawei Mate 2 (HAM2)--a promise made at the launch of the phone. After rolling out updates to the phone in other world markets, they told US owners that they weren't getting an update and would have to be content with Jellybean. It took a massive protest on the Internet to shame Huawei into working on and releasing an update to the US model of the HAM2. A lot of us who went through that episode don't rule out that it could happen again. Huawei wants sales in the US market but doesn't want to do the leg work to earn customer goodwill and brand recognition.
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Why are you complaining to me?
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Why are you complaining to me?
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Not complaining, just reminding US buyers about the same promise of an update, made at sales launch, being broken. I'm hoping Huawei won't do that again, especially since they seem to have struck a deal with AT&T to sell the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. Huawei build quality is very good. Just be aware that you can't necessarily rely on promises of OS updates, especially in the US market.
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Not complaining, just reminding US buyers about the same promise of an update, made at sales launch, being broken. I'm hoping Huawei won't do that again, especially since they seem to have struck a deal with AT&T to sell the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. Huawei build quality is very good. Just be aware that you can't necessarily rely on promises of OS updates, especially in the US market.
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That does seem upsetting, hopefully they won't leave the 7X on Nougat. If not, I'll leave for Motorola or maybe Xiaomi since I've heard they might step into the US market next year.
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That does seem upsetting, hopefully they won't leave the 7X on Nougat. If not, I'll leave for Motorola or maybe Xiaomi since I've heard they might step into the US market next year.
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The 7X is confirmed to get the Oreo update
PalakMi said:
The 7X is confirmed to get the Oreo update
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I already said that. I'm just understanding his reason.
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i'm just mainly concerned about ROM support XD
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i'm just mainly concerned about ROM support XD
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It's hard to say. Most manufacturers are launching multiple phone models each year and it's hard to predict which ones will attract developer support. The 7X may. It's still not been on the market for very long. Time will tell; if there is no developer interest exhibited in another 10 weeks or so, I wouldn't expect to see it at all.
hi
just ordered the US version.... dont know why they reduced the RAM by a GB for the model here ?
Looks like competition here is too much, so they had to drop the price to 200 hence the reduced GB.
yet... $150 USD additional for 1 GB RAM doesn't make sense at this time. (4GB 300€ vs 3GB 200$ )
My honor 5X sucks and is super slow with the set of apps I typically use, hopefully this solves the problem.
Now just hoping for Lineage 15.1 on this, hopefully soon.
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Hello, I am wanting to buy a smartphone that is as complete as possible in all aspects and this LG G8s is a great option that I am seeing.
One of my doubts is the Software, in many reviews they kill it for it, is it so bad?
Do you still recommend it or would you buy another one at the same price today ($ 400)? The only two that call my attention against the G8s are the Huawei P30 and Xiaomi Mi note 10.
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Hello, I am wanting to buy a smartphone that is as complete as possible in all aspects and this LG G8s is a great option that I am seeing.
One of my doubts is the Software, in many reviews they kill it for it, is it so bad?
Do you still recommend it or would you buy another one at the same price today ($ 400)? The only two that call my attention against the G8s are the Huawei P30 and Xiaomi Mi note 10.
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$400? I would buy a g8 off eBay for around $300 (make sure to not get an at&t one or Verizon)
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$400? I would buy a g8 off eBay for around $300 (make sure to not get an at&t one or Verizon)
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The price is the only one I get in Argentina, I can't buy on eBay.
If you don't care about updates, the software works out of the box. You do not have to restrict, disable, deactivate applications. Everything is working properly.
The ONLY thing this phone has going for IMO is the price. I got an ATT version for $230 and don't feel ripped off at all. If I paid $400 for it? Yeah I'd probably feel ripped off.
Hi, how are you? I tell you my experience, I have had the LG G8s ThinQ for three months and for now no problem, except as they said above, the topic of the updates because it has not yet been updated to Android 10 being high-end of 2019. But someday it will arrive for sure . Beyond that, excellent equipment, supports any application and game without problems or lags. Great screen, perfect audio, beautiful design. I am quite satisfied except for the updates because I really like modifying the system (modding). I bought it in Argentina together with your LG W7 watch.
I got a Verizon G8, it's been updated and everything to Android 10, has desktop mode, beautiful screen, great cameras, it's fast, battery life is good. The LG G8 is very under rated.
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runderekrun said:
The ONLY thing this phone has going for IMO is the price. I got an ATT version for $230 and don't feel ripped off at all. If I paid $400 for it? Yeah I'd probably feel ripped off.
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It has a lot more than that going for it. Top of the line specs, ip68, wireless charging, SD card, the last flagship with a headphone jack and a duel dack for fantastic sound. 2k screen, what more you want from a phone?
DJW35 said:
I got a Verizon G8, it's been updated and everything to Android 10, has desktop mode, beautiful screen, great cameras, it's fast, battery life is good. The LG G8 is very under rated.
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It has a lot more than that going for it. Top of the line specs, ip68, wireless charging, SD card, the last flagship with a headphone jack and a duel dack for fantastic sound. 2k screen, what more you want from a phone?
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I just want a smooth experience. You're right, wireless charging and water proof are a nice feature that I've used but my essential phone was way faster than this phone. So many hitches and slow transitions with the software. Ok Google detection going in and out. Camera being so slow to load often making me miss what I was trying to take a picture of. The list just goes on and on. The software just sucks
runderekrun said:
I just want a smooth experience. You're right, wireless charging and water proof are a nice feature that I've used but my essential phone was way faster than this phone. So many hitches and slow transitions with the software. Ok Google detection going in and out. Camera being so slow to load often making me miss what I was trying to take a picture of. The list just goes on and on. The software just sucks
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Then use a gsi
antintin said:
Then use a gsi
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Not an option with my device (ATT LG G8)
runderekrun said:
Not an option with my device (ATT LG G8)
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Are you on android 10?
antintin said:
Are you on android 10?
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Yes i am
runderekrun said:
Yes i am
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How is it not an option then? If you have an exploitable firmware version
I have a G8 through Xfinity and I think it's pretty great. I have always had phones that could be rooted and ROM'd, but I don't really miss it. The quad dac is awesome, it's fast, every game I've tried works great, and I get updates all the time. I just got one today. G820QM520i. June security update. I think even at $400 this phone isn't a bad value, especially depending on where you live.
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I have a G8 through Xfinity and I think it's pretty great. I have always had phones that could be rooted and ROM'd, but I don't really miss it. The quad dac is awesome, it's fast, every game I've tried works great, and I get updates all the time. I just got one today. G820QM520i. June security update. I think even at $400 this phone isn't a bad value, especially depending on where you live.
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You can root though. But since you've done all the updates (I'm assuming the one today was may or June patch), you can only do it if you had a kdz available for your model. But I'm pretty sure all the qm ones do, so go for root if you'd like
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How is it not an option then? If you have an exploitable firmware version
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I have an exploitable Android 10 firmware but all I can get is temp root. Afaik only sprint ones can bootloader unlock.
runderekrun said:
I have an exploitable Android 10 firmware but all I can get is temp root. Afaik only sprint ones can bootloader unlock.
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No all of them can. I'll publish the files everyone needs as soon as I manage to get them all
antintin said:
No all of them can. I'll publish the files everyone needs as soon as I manage to get them all
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Legend if so.
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Legend if so.
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I was planning on doing it yesterday, but I've been a bit busy switching from windows to Linux. I'll do it asap tomorrow