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I've bought a used optimus 2x for a good price,I think that it's a good device ...but the software it's a bit crappy(i used miui and cm7..now i'm testing ics),and the battery life is not a big deal.
Should i trade my o 2x for an i9000?I've seen that there are so much rom,all very optimized and there are no problems with tegra driver xD
I wouldn't earn money,and I'm not sure becouse the o2x it's a dual core...
dual core may give you better performance..but a Super Amoled screen won't let you down.....
I think that you only should post here when you have an i9000
Hope to see u soon, here..
BurningKoala said:
I've bought a used optimus 2x for a good price,I think that it's a good device ...but the software it's a bit crappy(i used miui and cm7..now i'm testing ics),and the battery life is not a big deal.
Should i trade my o 2x for an i9000?I've seen that there are so much rom,all very optimized and there are no problems with tegra driver xD
I wouldn't earn money,and I'm not sure becouse the o2x it's a dual core...
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Big duel.
I <3 my galaxy s
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Don't forget 8 Mp camera with led flash in Optimus, vs 5 Mp without any flash in our Galaxy S
I don't really care about the camera >_<
hey guys as a long time evo shift owner, I currently have a upgrade on the 1st and I was wondering what you think is a better pick out of the 2 phones I am thinking about. the Galaxy S3 or Lg Optimus G 4G. thanks for feedback.
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Gf has a gs3 I stole off her. I still love my shift. I wish the HTC one allowed 3g and voice like the evo late does. I'm liking the black one. But I like s off too. And I'm still holding my breath for an HTC qwerty. The photon q has a very small community and I just prefer HTC apps.
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Just go with the ONE it's great! No need for s-off, u can unlock the bootloader very easily and root quickly, just like i did out of the box!!! :thumbup:
PS, I love my shift and keyboard, but working with the ONE's onscreen keyboard is not so bad after all!
I've been free to upgrade since March 1 but can't make up my mind. Both devices you mention look good but now I'm going to be looking more closely at the One. It sounds pretty awesome.
thanx,I would like the HTC one but the other 2 are in my price range.
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Id say the S3...super easy to root and it will be getting like 90% of the S4 features
Also, if you did the gift card reserve at best buy, the phone itswlf is $50 and the card is $50, so you're basically only paying the activation fee :thumbup:
good advice and thanks about the gift card reserve, I forgot I did that.
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I just switched to the Optimus G yesterday after three awesome years with my shift.
Optimus G is pretty slick right out of the box, but is not fun to root and unlock on a Linux box. Bricked mine last night and had to jump through loops to bring it back.
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Get either the HTC ONE (I'm getting that) or the Optimus G. Avoid samsung.
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Get either the HTC ONE (I'm getting that) or the Optimus G. Avoid samsung.
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If you're getting the one don't get it right now. First batch of electronic devices usually come with a lot of defects
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If you're getting the one don't get it right now. First batch of electronic devices usually come with a lot of defects
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That's the fun of it for me, gives me the opportunity to give sprint a hard time for once!!!
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Get either the HTC ONE (I'm getting that) or the Optimus G. Avoid samsung.
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Why avoid samsung? The HTC one isnt exactly cheap right now...and the Optimus G just died completely
after all the info from u guys and more research, I'm leaning towards the galaxy s3 for now.
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Why avoid samsung? The HTC one isnt exactly cheap right now...and the Optimus G just died completely
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Well the Optimus G didn't die.. It's practically the Nexus 4. If anyone has a GSM , you can change the partitions to be exactly like the Nexus 4 . Really neat if you ask me. They are having trouble with CM at the moment. Spectrum was exactly the same but once they get it working, development will get better, also I got my Droid 4 refurb in mail and woot woot it has no issues this time! Little bit of scratches on screen but oh well my last refurb had bad hepatic feedback and it wouldn't charge so I'll just take this one. I'm going to try to pick my project back up and get it finished for speedy. Also if anyone is going to Verizon looking for a keyboard phone, Droid 4 all the way love it and it seems to be their best keyboard. We did receive official JB (4.1.2) , it's really smooth.
Back to topic, spec wise the Optimus G all the way and the screen on it is sick. I know my Spectrum had a really good screen. The performance is better on my Droid 4 then my Spectrum. Droid 4 is Dual Core 1.2 GHz TI OMAP vs. Spectrum is Dual Core 1.5 Ghz S3. I think that is because of the processor type, but so far the Optimus G seems to be doing good on performance. Many people love their UI which I almost got booted on my Spectrum (The 4.1.2) , it sorta booted, I got to the homescreen but it locked up and restarted.
Optimus G Specs:
Operating system
Android 4.1
Battery information
2100 mAh
Talk time
Up to 13 Hours
Dimensions
5.19" x 2.71" x 0.33"
Display
4.7" 1280X768 (WXGA)
Weight
5.11 oz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5 GHz Quad Core
Memory
2GB RAM /32GB ROM
HTC One Specs:
Operating system
Android 4.1
Battery information
2300 mAh Battery
Talk time
19 hours
Dimensions
5.4" X 2.7" X .37"
Display
4.7" (1920 X 1080)
Weight
5.0 oz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.7GHz quad-core processor
Memory
2 GB RAM / 32 GB ROM
GS3 Specs:
Operating system
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Battery information
2100 mAh Lithium Ion Battery
Talk time
Up to 9 Hours
Dimensions
5.4” x 2.8” x 0.3”
Display
4.8" (1280x720) HD Super AMOLED Touch Screen
Weight
4.7 oz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5 GHz Dual Core
Memory
16GB or 32GB ROM / 2GB RAM. Supports up to 64GB MicroSD card
I would go with a Quad core just because it'd last you longer..
The only thing I do not like about the Optimus G is the partitioning scheme. I have to go into an emulated sdcard and then find my file I. /0/Downloads or in /0/0/Downloads.
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so I'm still not sure now after all the specs u posted but for the rooting process,which one would be easy to root.
thanks MEGAGHOSTGAMER for all the specs to compare.
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bstangs1 said:
so I'm still not sure now after all the specs u posted but for the rooting process,which one would be easy to root.
thanks MEGAHOSTGAMER for all the specs to compare.
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The ONE is by far is the easiest to root in my opinion, it took me about 10 minutes!
I would like to get the one but can't afford it right now, so out of the S3 or LG Optimus G,which out of them is the easiest root process,thanx.
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bstangs1 said:
I would like to get the one but can't afford it right now, so out of the S3 or LG Optimus G,which out of them is the easiest root process,thanx.
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They are both 0$ on a upgrade, so this is a big decision lol. Their star rating is almost exactly the same. The big up the optimus G has over the S3 would be the processor. It's a S4 Krait Pro Quad Core (That just makes me want to swap back). There are already new version of both the GS3 (GS4) and the Optimus G (Optimus G Pro). Also if you are a big photo guy the Optimus G offers a 13mp camera vs the GS3 8mp camera. Talk time seems to do better on Optimus G with 12 Hours vs GS3 9 hours. As far as the rooting process I wouldn't know. My Spectrum was really easy to root, it was simple as a bat file on windows , you just hit a few buttons and bloop does all the work for you and if you ever need to restore a LG to 100% stock just hit me up on that, super easy (done it a lot of times) . As far as development , the GS3 wins. Any LG gives devs troubles, although I do see a sense port for the Optimus G. I'm sure there is one for the GS3 too. Your decision bro.
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They are both 0$ on a upgrade, so this is a big decision lol. Their star rating is almost exactly the same. The big up the optimus G has over the S3 would be the processor. It's a S4 Krait Pro Quad Core (That just makes me want to swap back). There are already new version of both the GS3 (GS4) and the Optimus G (Optimus G Pro). Also if you are a big photo guy the Optimus G offers a 13mp camera vs the GS3 8mp camera. Talk time seems to do better on Optimus G with 12 Hours vs GS3 9 hours. As far as the rooting process I wouldn't know. My Spectrum was really easy to root, it was simple as a bat file on windows , you just hit a few buttons and bloop does all the work for you and if you ever need to restore a LG to 100% stock just hit me up on that, super easy (done it a lot of times) . As far as development , the GS3 wins. Any LG gives devs troubles, although I do see a sense port for the Optimus G. I'm sure there is one for the GS3 too. Your decision bro.
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Yeah but the thing is, with some minor tweaks you can get massive battery life on the S3 and up to 7 hours screen on time (yes, screen on time). And when I say that the Optimus G died, I dont mean that its a bad phone, just that all the hype about the "quad-core" processor and stuff just died down and yeah. And there also aren't as many developers for the Optimus G as there are for the S3, so if you plan on rooting then that might be something you wanna consider. Also, the S3 will be getting a Sense port...either when I am able to get a new S3 because the one I had is now a pile of cracked electronics, or when this other developer gets started on it (xboxfanj, he did a Sense 2.1 port for the E4GT). And as for the new versions, like I said, the S3 will (and has already begun to) get most of the new features for the S4 because software-wise it wasn't a huge jump. So unless you really want the latest and greatest, the S3 is a fine option.
As for rooting the S3, the entire process essentially consists of flashing a recovery and then the su binary. And of course there are toolkits and guides and AIO's for it by now. I would also vouch for the S3 because in case a LOT of stuff goes wrong, theres still download mode (besides recovery) where you can connect it to your PC and flash a 100% stock (unrooted) rom and start from scratch.
hi everyone I sold my G2 to my friend cuz I wanted the white color. I'm thinking now of getting another phone not the white G2 but it seems that G2 is the best out there. I was thinking about the Gflex ? what do you think about this ? even with the new HTC and S5 and the Z2 I think G2 still the best. should I try the G flex or just get the white G2 ?
I would go with the nexus 5 its a nice phone i like the g2 but it is to locked down compared to the nexus 5
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I would go with the nexus 5 its a nice phone i like the g2 but it is to locked down compared to the nexus 5
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I tried the nexus 5. the battery life is very bad compering to the G2 also G2 has a bigger screen and much better camera
It's really a matter of size. The flex is bigger...but so it's the battery. I don't want another phone until they give me more in the same form factor.
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I asked about that it does have less battery life but it is a much smaller battery I'm going to get a nexus 5 but get a case that charges the nexus 5
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had G2, swapped for Z1, straight back to G2.
G2 pros:
slim bezels
good camera features
Great ROM support
Back buttons.
Cons:
camera not the best 13 megapixel shooter
plastic
LG slow with updates
You decide if it's worth it
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'm thinking of bumping it up for a LG G2 32 GB D802 International Edition or a Google Nexus 5 32 GB. Which one do you think I should get? Please tell me about the G2's camera too. I went into one store to try it and it was working flawlessly but in another store, camera app was lagging so much that I couldn't even take a decent picture. Please confirm if there's an issue with the camera.
Not an issue for me and I haven't seen anything about the forums.
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The g2 camera is great especially if you want to Root it and install better even. However th g3 was just announced so I'd look into that
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I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'm thinking of bumping it up for a LG G2 32 GB D802 International Edition or a Google Nexus 5 32 GB. Which one do you think I should get? Please tell me about the G2's camera too. I went into one store to try it and it was working flawlessly but in another store, camera app was lagging so much that I couldn't even take a decent picture. Please confirm if there's an issue with the camera.
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I think this is the most posted comparison question ever ... ever ...
This thread exists like 200 times here already...
And bumping S4 with G2 , when there is G3 out? Thats not a real bump...
I would understand if you had S2, or maybe even S3, but this is a small bump for big hassle to G2...
Either go with G3 or wait for something better?
I wanted to root my device without loosing warranty that's why I wanted to ditch the S4. Anyways, I finally bought G2 32gb variant!
Since when do you not loose you're warranty after rooting your Lg G2?
Why should it be any different compared to a Samsung Galaxy S4?
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Since when do you not loose you're warranty after rooting your Lg G2?
Why should it be any different compared to a Samsung Galaxy S4?
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The diffence is following:
root s4 = knox warranty bit in bootloader will be setted to 0x1 and you cant set it to 0x0 so they can always proof that you rooted....
root g2 = i dont know on g2 of such security where you can proof that phone was rooted
If i get tomorow the chance to get a brand new g2 32gb for 380€ then i am soon a g2 user too cause i cant wait for OnePlus One invite... waited 1month now.... and after saw the g3 announcement there is no huge difference to g2 so why pay 200bucks more
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Thank you xenix96 for answering that. That's exactly what my reply would have been. Samsung has too many security mechanisms and LG doesn't. So, that's one of the reasons I wanted to switch.
LG G2 is awesome.
Easy to mod, hack, Xposed. This is the first phone I've EVER used where the Stock Rom experience is amazing. Since the Nexus One, I've always ran CM or AOKP. But now I just Root and run Xposed for a few Center Clock, Icon, Battery tweaks.
Honestly out of the S5, M8, and Z2, the G2 is a perfect combination of screen, physical size, battery, features.
That said, the G3 will be out soon that has a slightly bumped up CPU (same CPU just revised [800vs801]) and a slightly larger screen (5.5 vs 5.2) and a higher resolution. Sounds nice on paper but the larger screen and increased resolution and slightly overclocked CPU will only dampen battery life, which is where the G2 is king of the world.
The G2 with a 1080 screen and a pixel DPI of 480, the screen is just fine. I'd rather have the additional battery life.
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LG G2 is awesome.
Easy to mod, hack, Xposed. This is the first phone I've EVER used where the Stock Rom experience is amazing. Since the Nexus One, I've always ran CM or AOKP. But now I just Root and run Xposed for a few Center Clock, Icon, Battery tweaks.
Honestly out of the S5, M8, and Z2, the G2 is a perfect combination of screen, physical size, battery, features.
That said, the G3 will be out soon that has a slightly bumped up CPU (same CPU just revised [800vs801]) and a slightly larger screen (5.5 vs 5.2) and a higher resolution. Sounds nice on paper but the larger screen and increased resolution and slightly overclocked CPU will only dampen battery life, which is where the G2 is king of the world.
The G2 with a 1080 screen and a pixel DPI of 480, the screen is just fine. I'd rather have the additional battery life.
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You sir, have just convinced me to upgrade my s3 to the G2. Thanks!
The g2 I can honestly say is awesome I got mine 2 weeks ago and I came from the z1s I love this compared to z1s the screen feel in the hand and speed the camera is also awesome and for the price you can't go wrong I love the back buttons. I didn't like the s5 the m8 was to tall and camera was poor to me the z2 well let's just say I had the z1s and didn't like all the bezzles nor the fact there still on 4.3 on the z1s. Go for the g2 it's awesome
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thehaman said:
You sir, have just convinced me to upgrade my s3 to the G2. Thanks!
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I'm upgrading to a g2 from a s3 tomorrow!
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lyte805 said:
I'm upgrading to a g2 from a s3 tomorrow!
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Yes!! We can be g2 buddies! Mines coming in on Monday =)
Never be so happy as b4 when I ditched my Samsung Galaxy note 1 for LG G2 LS980 2 week ago. No more lagging and love the battery life and the built in FAST Charging(Not from the kernel). Simply love it!
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The G2 with a 1080 screen and a pixel DPI of 480, the screen is just fine.
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Correction: LG G2 has 423 dpi.
Anyways, I totally agree, anything beyond 1080p is not required. Even the difference between 720p and 1080p isn't noticeable during normal/daily usage. Battery life is something which is much more important.
rogconnect said:
Never be so happy as b4 when I ditched my Samsung Galaxy note 1 for LG G2 LS980 2 week ago. No more lagging and love the battery life and the built in FAST Charging(Not from the kernel). Simply love it!
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I know, right? Battery life is simply superb. Around 4 hours of screen on time, with 1 hour of voice calls and still 50% battery remaining. My previous phone, Samsung Galaxy S4, would have completely drained out by now.
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Yes!! We can be g2 buddies! Mines coming in on Monday =)
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lyte805 said:
I'm upgrading to a g2 from a s3 tomorrow!
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Awesome, I got mine yesterday!! And I'm just loving it.
saurabh_goyal93 said:
I know, right? Battery life is simply superb. Around 4 hours of screen on time, with 1 hour of voice calls and still 50% battery remaining. My previous phone, Samsung Galaxy S4, would have completely drained out by now.
Awesome, I got mine yesterday!! And I'm just loving it.
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Which one did you get 16gb or 32gb? And for how much?
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Which one did you get 16gb or 32gb? And for how much?
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Currently you pay around online for 16gb = 330€ and for 32gb = 399€.
i will get my lg g2 32gb for 380€ from local store here.
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Currently you pay around online for 16gb = 330€ and for 32gb = 399€.
i will get my lg g2 32gb for 380€ from local store here.
Cheers
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Thanks for the reply. But I quoted him because he is Indian. So I'll get the exact price. It's pretty cheap in your region though.
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root g2 = i dont know on g2 of such security where you can proof that phone was rooted
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That doesn't mean there is no rootchecker at the bootloader. There is, but it's not as persistent as Samsung's KNOX and it can be reset by flashing a stock ROM.
Well after 4 years, I find strange that I am still running g2 . Is anyone considering changing this phone?
LG g2 remains my phone standard, so if I change, I will be looking for these specs :
5.2 inch or 5.5 screen size in similar dimensions as g2
Battery over 3000 mah
Sdcard (the Feature I miss the most on g2)
Better camera.
Good development support as G2 had in xda
Budget around 300 usd.
Strange to open such discussion, but let's see if our g2 could still resist another year on not, based on the above requirements.
Any idea? Xiaomi a1 for example?
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My suggestion would be to buy flagship phones from like 2 years ago since they should be around that budget price by now. It's better then buying a new budget phone for example around that price.
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albsat said:
Well after 4 years, I find strange that I am still running g2 . Is anyone considering changing this phone?
LG g2 remains my phone standard, so if I change, I will be looking for these specs :
5.2 inch or 5.5 screen size in similar dimensions as g2
Battery over 3000 mah
Sdcard (the Feature I miss the most on g2)
Better camera.
Good development support as G2 had in xda
Budget around 300 usd.
Strange to open such discussion, but let's see if our g2 could still resist another year on not, based on the above requirements.
Any idea? Xiaomi a1 for example?
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Lg g2 is still better than most of mid-range phones; except front camera quality, fingerprint sensor and software. So since I have limited budget, I have no plans to buy a new phone.
I've owned these phones: Nexus 5, LG G3, LG G4, Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6. I prefer the G2, still have the S7 but never using it. Camera on S7 blows the G2 away of course but that's the only thing I like about it. Loved the Nexus 5 but battery and camera are better on G2 and I missed the rear keys on G2. For now I'm still happy with G2.