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LG G4 Updates?

Hi
I've got the EU variant of the G4, I am on the latest MM firmware, now am pretty sure we'll get N sometime in the future. But back to MM, I have not received a single update since buying the phone (I have had it for a few months), the security patch is of January 2016 (didn't LG say they will update flagships to the latest patch often? ). There are a few issues e.g. stuttery multitasking. Any other regions got any updates? I believe the US carriers ones at least got security patches. What are your experiences like?

I have not revived an update either, i just flash the Android kdz files to get the latest version

Same here , never heard if LG rolled out any security patch in EU and Asia region after January . and i am pretty sure next one will be rolled out with N update.

ShinOrochiX said:
Hi
I've got the EU variant of the G4, I am on the latest MM firmware, now am pretty sure we'll get N sometime in the future. But back to MM, I have not received a single update since buying the phone (I have had it for a few months), the security patch is of January 2016 (didn't LG say they will update flagships to the latest patch often? ). There are a few issues e.g. stuttery multitasking. Any other regions got any updates? I believe the US carriers ones at least got security patches. What are your experiences like?
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Try LG Bridge. Are you on carrier unlocked H815 version? I received June security patch more than a month ago.

F-L-Y-E-R said:
Try LG Bridge. Are you on carrier unlocked H815 version? I received June security patch more than a month ago.
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Tried it, shows as up to date. I have the EU variant, factory unlocked.
rajkatiyar07 said:
Same here , never heard if LG rolled out any security patch in EU and Asia region after January . and i am pretty sure next one will be rolled out with N update.
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Yeah it is a bit stupid, I remember back when stage fright was in the news they said they'd make these security updates a priority-looks like that went out the window. :silly: I mean not even a patch update has been pushed out, the UI and multi tasking could be smoother + they could fix the new quadrooter security risk.

ShinOrochiX said:
Tried it, shows as up to date. I have the EU variant, factory unlocked.
Yeah it is a bit stupid, I remember back when stage fright was in the news they said they'd make these security updates a priority-looks like that went out the window. :silly: I mean not even a patch update has been pushed out, the UI and multi tasking could be smoother + they could fix the new quadrooter security risk.
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Well all i can say GOD BLESS G4

ShinOrochiX said:
Yeah it is a bit stupid, I remember back when stage fright was in the news they said they'd make these security updates a priority-looks like that went out the window. :silly: I mean not even a patch update has been pushed out, the UI and multi tasking could be smoother + they could fix the new quadrooter security risk.
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I also have unlocked bootloader H815 rooted - I agree that we need some fresh updates, especially for quadrooter, however, you should not be experiencing "the UI and multi tasking could be smoother" - I cannot imagine how my phone's UI or multitasking could be any smoother, it is the smoothest of any phone in the world - try adding AdAway and Trimmer and wipe all your caches in TWRP

I contacted LG Spain and their answer was that they don't know when will be another update. Their nonsensical excuse was that they have to test Google patches.
Last LG for me, if they can't even abide to their promises I don't trust them.
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I have a locked EUR smartphone

WTF? said:
I also have unlocked bootloader H815 rooted - I agree that we need some fresh updates, especially for quadrooter, however, you should not be experiencing "the UI and multi tasking could be smoother" - I cannot imagine how my phone's UI or multitasking could be any smoother, it is the smoothest of any phone in the world - try adding AdAway and Trimmer and wipe all your caches in TWRP
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I have previously owned vanilla Android devices which out perform these third party manufacturer devices no doubt (LG G4 included), the only downside to vanilla android is the lack of features/themes, it is just plain boring. I have choppy performance when switching apps and navigating the UI-it doesn't feel as smooth as it should be for a flagship.
Oletros said:
I contacted LG Spain and their answer was that they don't know when will be another update. Their nonsensical excuse was that they have to test Google patches.
Last LG for me, if they can't even abide to their promises I don't trust them.
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I have a locked EUR smartphone
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They've had plenty of time to test patches, other manufacturers have updated their devices to much newer patches.

ShinOrochiX said:
I have previously owned vanilla Android devices which out perform these third party manufacturer devices no doubt (LG G4 included), the only downside to vanilla android is the lack of features/themes, it is just plain boring. I have choppy performance when switching apps and navigating the UI-it doesn't feel as smooth as it should be for a flagship.
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We need to get to the bottom of what is fouling up your G4 performance - I have owned every Android flagship (I sell phones) including every Nexus flagship and there is no phone that is smoother or faster when switching apps and navigating the UI than a properly set up LG g4 H815 bootloader unlocked and rooted under MM.

WTF? said:
We need to get to the bottom of what is fouling up your G4 performance - I have owned every Android flagship (I sell phones) including every Nexus flagship and there is no phone that is smoother or faster when switching apps and navigating the UI than a properly set up LG g4 H815 bootloader unlocked and rooted under MM.
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Wow really? I previously had the OnePlus X which outperformed my G4 in every way. I am not saying the G4's software is slow, but it is definitely slower than vanilla android. I am not rooted, and am on generic firmware. On average how much free RAM do you have?

ShinOrochiX said:
Wow really? I previously had the OnePlus X which outperformed my G4 in every way. I am not saying the G4's software is slow, but it is definitely slower than vanilla android. I am not rooted, and am on generic firmware. On average how much free RAM do you have?
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Yeah, to get performance that is faster & smoother & more responsive than OnePlus X, you need to have an LG G4 bootloader unlocked, rooted, and any LG/Google bloatware removed.

Update!
Just got an update today, from version V20d to V20g. I can't see any difference apart from an update for the security patch (Jul '16) and a newer version of Google Photos preinstalled. I have only used it briefly. Though it seems minor it is an update nonetheless.

Considering buying this phone

Hey guys I've been researching about new phones since my asus zenfone 2 broke last month. So far I have only found these phones to my liking because I hate screens bigger than 6 inch and/or phones that are taller than 149 mm,: A2 lite, redmi6, redmi 7A and Nokia 5.1 plus
out of all these only nokia and a2 lite seems to be the best bang for buck, since I couldnt try nokia 5.1 plus anywhere in my coutnry : turkey, I decided to get A2 lite. I would buy 7a but the brand Redmi on the bottom of the phone is even more distracting than notch. Maybe if you have knowledge should I wait for A3 lite, if it will be less than 6 inch that is ?
My concerns are these:
- is the notch distracting when using, I have never used a notched phone before?
- for how long will this phone get updates, and is the android 9 experience stable?
- I have small hands and I wonder if this phone will be too large

I use this phone for about 4 months now. I received it with Android Oreo, but right out of the box I was prompted with the Android Pie 9.0 with April Update. The phone worked flawlessly except:
- a problem with UHC-1 SD card that was constantly unmounting and mounting that was fixed by a Class4 standard SD Card, apparently there is a problem with the power management for the UHC sd cards.
Pictures are awesome - former Sony camera user so I love the quality, the phone battery is great, 2 days minimum between charges.
The phone slightly heats up when used heavily but that is not a problem. Also gets a little warm while quick charge.
The screen notch is not a problem to be honest. It's like a normal FHD display without losing the upper part to the status bar, now with the icons placed to the left and right of the notch.
A new problem appeared this month, with the July update, when you rotate the screen from landscape to portrait the screen kinda blinks and then the animation continues.
Signal is good, wi-fi speed is ok, 4g works ok. Android 9 is stable so far for me, except the new glitch.
The big form factor of the device is not a problem to be honest, for small hands there are a few options. For example if you can't reach the status bar, you can enable the fingerprint swipe that brings notifications down and back up. From left to right, I think any small hands can reach.
Also for the accessories, the iPhone XR screen protector works just fine. And cases are cheap and good.

TheoXSD said:
The big form factor of the device is not a problem to be honest, for small hands there are a few options. For example if you can't reach the status bar, you can enable the fingerprint swipe that brings notifications down and back up. From left to right, I think any small hands can reach.
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This is the exact problem I was looking an answer for, thanks for the detail. I really find it hard to reach for the notifications.
One last question: will this phone get the android 10 update when released?

comstok said:
This is the exact problem I was looking an answer for, thanks for the detail. I really find it hard to reach for the notifications.
One last question: will this phone get the android 10 update when released?
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Yes. Android One project make the manufacturer to give 2 major updates and monthly security updates. Until now, every 20th of the month we get the current month security update and some bugfixes.
This phone already got a major update which is Pie. So the last major update will be Android Q so yeah, Mi A2 Lite is on the Android Q update list.

TheoXSD said:
Yes. Android One project make the manufacturer to give 2 major updates and monthly security updates. Until now, every 20th of the month we get the current month security update and some bugfixes.
This phone already got a major update which is Pie. So the last major update will be Android Q so yeah, Mi A2 Lite is on the Android Q update list.
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Do you think the A3 lite will be like this or bigger like 6.2 inch etc ?

comstok said:
Do you think the A3 lite will be like this or bigger like 6.2 inch etc ?
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Mi A3 specs here: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3-9769.php

Android 10 update

Any ideas if Samsung finally will update Android on their phones including the new Note 10/10+ fast this year? P30 Pro will have acces to Android Q Beta this September...any news for the Note?
Was a reason i moved away from Samsung phones, i really like the Note 10 + and i really want to purchase it but, can't stand waiting month for the new Android version...
So what you think?

Just get a device you REALLY like, do not waste time thinking about the OS that is the newest

winol said:
Just get a device you REALLY like, do not waste time thinking about the OS that is the newest
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A phone is hardware and software not just hardware. The software is very important to me

Reystar22 said:
A phone is hardware and software not just hardware. The software is very important to me
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If timely OS updates is high on your priority list, you bought the wrong phone.
I have owned the Note5, Note7, Note8, and Note9. I recall the Note 8 update to Oreo occurred the April after it was released, and the Note9 Pie update occurred in February after it was released (carrier versions, anyway). So you're looking at Q1 2020 for the update.
However, half the time the Android updates contain things that Samsung has already had in their software for a year or two, so... it's not that big a deal. That said, I still am always super excited when it happens (so I get it).

I don't see Samsung getting the Android Q update anytime soon. Huawei is lucky in that sense as they will be releasing the Mate 30 Pro with Android Q running out of box. So it is imminent the P30 Pro will follow.

Hazzay88 said:
I don't see Samsung getting the Android Q update anytime soon. Huawei is lucky in that sense as they will be releasing the Mate 30 Pro with Android Q running out of box. So it is imminent the P30 Pro will follow.
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Emui 10 is basically one ui copy cat. So we are not missing anything

torickray said:
Emui 10 is basically one ui copy cat. So we are not missing anything
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You are missing Android 10

really if you care about the android updates as soon as possible just go to a Pixel device. on the other hand just buy a phone you like and get the updates when they come, an android update doesn't really change a lot, a lot of what is added to the base android are features that are common among third parties, so for a device from a manufacturer like Samsung all the android update means is you get a bigger number and some of the phones features move from the Samsung UI to base Android.

Hazzay88 said:
You are missing Android 10
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Not really. We already have dark mode, swipe navigation.
Nothing really excited about Android 10
What I missed the most is the call recorder ability which they removed since android 9. I don't see it coming back in Android 10.

Reystar22 said:
A phone is hardware and software not just hardware. The software is very important to me
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Software is important for EVERYBODY, what I tried to tell you is this: if you like/want a note10 device, it works fine as it is, it will update in due course, if the updates are your most uttmost concern, then a pixel would be the perfect choice for you, it is well known that samsung is never the first to issue updates, knowing this, better get something else

After seeing the YouTube video of One UI 2.0 over Android 10, I can't see anything that exciting. Android 9 (RIP desserts) runs great, and 10 looked like a very incremental update.

Just enjoy your phone you just got it . Q will come orob will get 10 and 11 . Let's get 9 working good before we think of getting 10

torickray said:
Not really. We already have dark mode, swipe navigation.
Nothing really excited about Android 10
What I missed the most is the call recorder ability which they removed since android 9. I don't see it coming back in Android 10.
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You are missing more than that. You are missing the new notifications implementation and battery saving optimisation. A few other added new features. That is why I hate Samsung with their updates. Very slow about 6 months late

Hazzay88 said:
You are missing more than that. You are missing the new notifications implementation and battery saving optimisation. A few other added new features. That is why I hate Samsung with their updates. Very slow about 6 months late
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there is a reason to change the notifications? they work fine the way they are. as for battery saving, last time they did those my Pixel XLs battery use went terrible.

Belimawr said:
there is a reason to change the notifications? they work fine the way they are. as for battery saving, last time they did those my Pixel XLs battery use went terrible.
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I had the Pixel 2 XL and when the update came through my battery life improved which was already good but improvement in any department is good.

Why should you come to this forum and complain about Samsung update when you know how they work?
We all know the update will take some time to be available since the moment we buy it. We like this phone not because of the google update that we eventually will get, but because of the features that not available even with latest google update.
You should buy pixel and iphone then. Or huawei.

Exactly

I've only had one recent "need" for an android upgrade(Wireless android auto), just to find out that after we got it that google had restricted the feature to google devices. After 6 months of google claiming it was the Samsung's issue, even though no other brands worked either, they came out with a "beta" that enabled Wireless AA on other devices, no patches from samsung required.
There are so few important updates in Android these days, it's the least of my concerns.

Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G. Finally Android 10 Update.

Good news for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G. Update is out. Almost 2Gb of size.View attachment 4920637
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Yeah I just barely got it on my Korean N976N yesterday, been checking for updates 5x per day for a month lol

Any word on updates for N976U US ?

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Any word on updates for N976U US ?
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I'm on the AT&T branded 5G phone, and the update was available right out of the box.
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disturbd1 said:
I'm on the AT&T branded 5G phone, and the update was available right out of the box.
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Which Security Patch do you have? Mine is still Dec - I was hoping for a January Patch but can't find one yet?

Geekser said:
Which Security Patch do you have? Mine is still Dec - I was hoping for a January Patch but can't find one yet?
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Still December's.
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I'm in uk got the update in December but also on December security patch I'm also on ee

It's not good news. I totally regret updating to Android 10, so many issues.
Clipboard apps broken
Alarm apps broken
Skinning and theming incompatible
Custom fonts no longer supported in Hexified
Good Lock incompatible
Lags, battery drain, freezing, notification area is a mess.
And lots more.
Be careful what you wish for.

apprentice said:
It's not good news. I totally regret updating to Android 10, so many issues.
Clipboard apps broken
Alarm apps broken
Skinning and theming incompatible
Custom fonts no longer supported in Hexified
Good Lock incompatible
Lags, battery drain, freezing, notification area is a mess.
And lots more.
Be careful what you wish for.
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Funny, aside from theming (which has nothing to do with functionality), I've had the opposite experience. Granted, I just got the phone a week ago, and it came with 10 after an update right out of the box, but my battery life is incredible, zero app issues, and I'm really enjoying 10.
My one and only gripe is waiting on support for gestures in Nova.
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Geekser said:
Which Security Patch do you have? Mine is still Dec - I was hoping for a January Patch but can't find one yet?
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Just got it in Canada 10 minutes ago (January security patch), you should get it promptly....

itzik_man said:
Just got it in Canada 10 minutes ago (January security patch), you should get it promptly....
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thanks for the heads up - tried to update after I saw your note - not avaialble here yet (US) and also tried Samfim but last months firmware is all I co uld find...fingers crossed it drops soon...

Anyone received the Android 10 in the UK(vodafone) for the Note10+ 5G? Thanks
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Why not download and flash via Odin?
I have been on Android 10 since before Xmas on my 976B

Vodafone UK are very slow in updating

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Why not download and flash via Odin?
I have been on Android 10 since before Xmas on my 976B
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Which ROM do you flash on your phone? What CSC you have?
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BTU is my CSC. But i flashed the Spain 10 Upgrade.
Upgraded to A-10 but kept my current CSC.
No issues.

I didn't lost nothing with OTA update. For me doesn't matter but yeah I don't have time to look ROM which comes with Android 10.
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Check Sammobile
Then grab Frija... DL and flash with Odin... All done

I know which software need to download, but I'm not interested which country receive update faster or later.
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disturbd1 said:
Funny, aside from theming (which has nothing to do with functionality), I've had the opposite experience. Granted, I just got the phone a week ago, and it came with 10 after an update right out of the box, but my battery life is incredible, zero app issues, and I'm really enjoying 10.
My one and only gripe is waiting on support for gestures in Nova.
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Trust me, I was excited about getting the update and at first all seemed ok. But then I noticed certain things were not behaving as normal especially with common apps.
I assumed that the apps just needed to receive updates from their developers but then I find that that's not going to happen because Google has removed various functions. Alarm clock apps that don't wake the screen on activation, clipboard access by third party apps no longer supported, which breaks several apps I have. The fact that Google also stopped third party launchers from using the new gestures. Smart lock broken, theming broken, lockdown of various permission access.
Then I noticed lag on the recent apps button and other stutters around the system. Some notifications no longer appearing, battery optimisation no longer intuitive, and more.
I have gone from a perfectly functional phone with everything working normally, to a phone with many frustrations, and I am not seeing ANY benefits from Android 10/UI2

General Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get out-of-cycle November update to improve the fingerprint sensor

"An update with the November security patch arrived for the majority of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners at the end of October. Google is now releasing updated builds for both phones, with global and Verizon variants.
Update 11/17: According to Verizon, this mid-cycle update “improves the performance of your device’s fingerprint sensor.” Early anecdotes of the 14.56MB OTA are bearing that out. However, “Check for update” does not currently trigger the download for all users."
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Pixel 6 Pro – SD1A.210817.037 – all – Factory Image – OTA
Pixel 6 Pro – SD1A.210817.037.A1 – Verizon – Factory Image – OTA
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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get out-of-cycle November update to improve the fingerprint sensor [U]
An update with the November security patch arrived for the majority of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners at the end of October. Google is now....
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My FP scanner was working pretty well but after the update it's even faster and unlocks in the same amount of time consistently now.

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My FP scanner was working pretty well but after the update it's even faster and unlocks in the same amount of time consistently now.
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That's good to hear. I'm still waiting for the update :/

Yeah ... looks indeed like a tiny bit of improvement ...

Still doesn't work with my tempered glass SP .

Mine was not bad before the update, but it is certainly faster and more consistent afterwards. Also very glad to see my unlocked version on Verizon pulled the correct VZ update right away.

anyone in UK had it yet? Got mine from Google store but no update is showing for me

skimminstones said:
anyone in UK had it yet? Got mine from Google store but no update is showing for me
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Not so far

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Still doesn't work with my tempered glass SP .
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Check this: https://9to5google.com/2021/11/15/pixel-6-screen-protector-fingerprint/

I got it last night and it did indeed improve the FPS.
I wish they would update the camera to use the tele lens for Portrait and to use the user-selected lens for photos regardless of conditions.

Definite improvement. Makes this phone feel like the caliber it's supposed to be.

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anyone in UK had it yet? Got mine from Google store but no update is showing for me
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Nope.

Seems faster!

TonikJDK said:
Mine was not bad before the update, but it is certainly faster and more consistent afterwards. Also very glad to see my unlocked version on Verizon pulled the correct VZ update right away.
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So your phone isn't on the global software version now? I'm on Verizon too but don't want their software version. Right now I'm on the global software. Still haven't received the update so I was curious about your situation. Thanks

I'm not really noticing a FP change but I never had problems with it to begin with.

droidrev71 said:
So your phone isn't on the global software version now? I'm on Verizon too but don't want their software version. Right now I'm on the global software. Still haven't received the update so I was curious about your situation. Thanks
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Mine never pulled the first update so I sideloaded the VZ version. This time it pulled the VZ version.

I never had probs with the Fingerprint. But the system seems to open a bit faster.
Automatic brightness is working much better, too.

IMO the whole thing with the FPS was overblown. I never had an issue with it and it was certainly better than the one in my LG V60. I bet if Samsung had this same FPS performance, there wouldn't be any complaints.

Could someone please tell me how can I tell if my phone is locked or unlocked?

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Mine never pulled the first update so I sideloaded the VZ version. This time it pulled the VZ version.
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Ok. Mine was able to pull the first one by itself. Wonder what's going to happen.. I might have to side load the global version.