Wondering if someone I'd planning to convert the G2 into the Nexus 5 as what took place with the optimus g and the nexus 4? I ordered the 32gb nexus 5 and am considering a trade to the G2 but will not give up the benefits if KitKat to do so. Heard on all about android podcast that the Google now integration is hardware based similar to what is found with the moto x
I bought the optimus g knowing that ROMs would never be an issue between it and the nexus and I was correct.... So does anyone know when this may or may not become the nexus?
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This is not dev.
The google now integration isn't hardware specific. I could use the okay google on the kitk kat launcher on my Verizon galaxy s3. Also you can get the GEL to work flawlessly on the G2. Requires root.
Only reason I posted it here wookie was due to the completed thread being here on the Optimus G
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If there is a known irc chat for the g2 perhaps I'll address my question there. Anyone know?
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This question has been asked multiple times in recent days. I'm not an expert in ROM development, but from what I've read in these other threads an N5 to G2 conversion won't be as simple as it was with the N4 and Optimus G. Evidently there are just enough differences between the N5 and G2 to make this quite difficult.
adityakakat said:
is g2 better than n5
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You just gave me an aneurysm.
reignlight said:
If there is a known irc chat for the g2 perhaps I'll address my question there. Anyone know?
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Server: irc.freenode.net
Channel: #lg-g2 http://webchat.freenode.net
adityakakat said:
is g2 better than n5
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is much better, I dont know why people still ask this question.
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Hey I just need some advice here.
I got a friend who wants to trade me a
Nexus one with cyanogenmod7 on it.
I have a g2 that's rooted also with cyan.
My question is with my g2 I get about a gig of
Internal memory I know with the nexus is doesn't have much memory.
Should I stay with the g2 with more internal memory or should I move to the nexus.
Has anyone else done this trade with anyone?
I would like some pros and cons that would help with my decision.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Honestly, id keep the G2. Second gen snapdragon rapes the first gen (which the nexus has) in CPU and especially GPU department. Now if you want something without a kb then thats personal preference. The Nexus will always have the advantage being a native google phone, but in terms of hardware its a downgrade imo
s3nT fR0m mY pYrAmId fLaVoReD gLaCi3R
Don't do it.
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mike21pr said:
Honestly, id keep the G2. Second gen snapdragon rapes the first gen (which the nexus has) in CPU and especially GPU department. Now if you want something without a kb then thats personal preference. The Nexus will always have the advantage being a native google phone, but in terms of hardware its a downgrade imo
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Exactly what he said.
Ya u shouldn't do it.
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I came from nexus a few days ago, don't do it
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i own both phones, on an off day the g2 runs figure eights around the nexus, and just utilize your apps2sd for memory justification..now if this g2 only had that track ball of the nexus id b 100% content. i can't stand this ridiculous excuse of a user input the "already feels stuck out the box trackpad". just my thoughts.
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veritasaequita said:
if this g2 only had that track ball of the nexus id b 100% content. i can't stand this ridiculous excuse of a user input the "already feels stuck out the box trackpad".
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I agree, I have both too, and I really like the track ball of the nexus one; also the flashing multicolored notification lights are really nice. Another plus of the nexus one are those three dock pins on the bottom for the desktop dock. I really love that feature, why don't more manufactures implement this. I was kind-of thinking of drilling in some holes and wiring it up on the g2 but had second thoughts.
keep the G2, get a new friend.
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ptesmoke said:
keep the G2, get a new friend.
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+1
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ptesmoke said:
keep the G2, get a new friend.
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That's a little rough...
But yeah I don't think there's any real reason to trade a G2 for a Nexus One, especially if you're just going to be rooted and update yourself anyways.
Maybe if you need some money and he's going to put some on his end to make the trade
ptesmoke said:
keep the G2, get a new friend.
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+1, especially the second part =p, friend is trying to rip you off!
Afternoon, I'm aware this is the nexus 4 forum but...
Just saw something about Google kicking the xperia s Asop project out of its nest (whatever that means lol)
Now am I been a touch simple/hopeful,but could that be another nexus brand in the works?
Ie could the whole talk of multiple manufactures doing nexus devices have an element of truth to it?
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I'm a huge Sony fan.
The only thing that's keeping me from buying the N4 is a coming Xperia Nexus or something.
Btw i don't think this is the right section for this post
judgekane said:
Ie could the whole talk of multiple manufactures doing nexus devices have an element of truth to it?
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That is what happend.
Nexus 4 - LG
Nexus 7 - Asus
Nexus 10 - Samsung
Sony was booted from AOSP because they wouldn't open some of their code, I think, and Google didn't want to maintain a non-Nexus phone.
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That is what happend.
Nexus 4 - LG
Nexus 7 - Asus
Nexus 10 - Samsung
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Lol didn't think of it like that, fair one
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optimus g bootloader has been unlocked but so far not much dev
What? You want the guys to port over the LG software on to the N4? I don't think it'll happen.
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Ask in Optimus G forums
xdviper said:
What? You want the guys to port over the LG software on to the N4? I don't think it'll happen.
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no im asking will n4 software get ported to optimus g being that they both same phone pretty much
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Ask in Optimus G forums
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im asking in this forum to hopefully get some dev involvement, the g forum is pretty dead right now
with the unlocked bootloader the att version is nicer in my opinion with lte and sd card slot
thanks in advance if anyone can help, also willing to donate
Sell it and buy an N4.
Since the OG is about as popular as a fart in a spacesuit, no real chance of AOSP/CM.
And, since LG haven't launched the thing globally, even less chance.
LenAsh said:
Since the OG is about as popular as a fart in a spacesuit, no real chance of AOSP/CM.
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I don't know about that, RC gets LG devices shipped to him, and he's some sort of freaky genius!
via Motorola VP of Product Management, Punit Soni:
https://plus.google.com/+PunitSoni/posts/LAKKMnEE6CQ
We are moving directly to 4.4. I dont like to discuss timing. It just puts a lot of stress on the team, and there is always a chance we find something which delays us a bit.
Rest assured, we are on it. You have seen the speed with which we are moving as a Google company, that shall continue.
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You've most likely gained a repeat customer Motorola!
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Sweet! I'll let you guys know how 4.4 is when my Nexus 5 is delivered in a few days
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PerverseImp said:
You've most likely gained a repeat customer Motorola!
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They haven't done anything yet?
eallan said:
They haven't done anything yet?
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I'm somewhat optimistic about it because they were relatively prompt in sending out an update for the camera. Not their fault that some of the carriers dragged ass.
eallan said:
They haven't done anything yet?
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They have broken the applications apart from the os and put them in the play store. Consistently updated their applications. Reached out to the developers in the community for suggestions. Have addressed a new concern of mine with the announcement of skipping 4.3. Saying that they haven't done anything is a bit of a stretch.
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PerverseImp said:
You've most likely gained a repeat customer Motorola!
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I went from an OG Droid (amazing, started my love for android), Droid 2 (meh), Droid 3 (meh), Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S4, now the Moto X. I kind of feel the way I did about the OG Droid with the Moto X. If Moto keeps pushing out quality phones like the X, with fairly timely updates, I'm going to stick with them. Hopefully Google and Motorola don't let us down
This is great news... May keep from buying a nexus 5....but I'm still gonna handle one just to see it and see how it performs and feels. I've been very pleased with my moto X though, more than I have with any other device.
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mhsbrian said:
This is great news... May keep from buying a nexus 5....but I'm still gonna handle one just to see it and see how it performs and feels. I've been very pleased with my moto X though, more than I have with any other device.
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Agree
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MBB,
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Totally.
I'm sorry about that. I was reading the thread and my one year old got hold of my nexus and must have accidentally posted. My apologies.
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i dont mind this at all.
i mean i don't get caught up in the version numbers per se, but the features.
i honestly am not really sure what is so different about 4.2 and even 4.1 other than it hink some stuff in the settings bar is slightly different. 4.3 added trim support natively but from the anandtech review i know moto backported that to their version of 4.2.2. so that doesnt matter either.
4.4 at least i figure is a big enough jump. before the moto x i was using a razr M on 4.1.2 and honestly i can barely tell the difference OS wise between any of these (and i had 4.3 on a nexus 7 for a while, honestly all the jelly bean labeled 4.1-4.3 variants are basically the same)
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i dont mind this at all.
i mean i don't get caught up in the version numbers per se, but the features.
i honestly am not really sure what is so different about 4.2 and even 4.1 other than it hink some stuff in the settings bar is slightly different. 4.3 added trim support natively but from the anandtech review i know moto backported that to their version of 4.2.2. so that doesnt matter either.
4.4 at least i figure is a big enough jump. before the moto x i was using a razr M on 4.1.2 and honestly i can barely tell the difference OS wise between any of these (and i had 4.3 on a nexus 7 for a while, honestly all the jelly bean labeled 4.1-4.3 variants are basically the same)
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Well besides trim it also adds opengl 3.0 support, which every currently retailing Nexus device supports.
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I'm not asking for an ETA, but does anyone know if developers are working on a KitKat ROM for the Verizon G2? I'm looking at the Moto X because 4.4 is already confirmed, but if the G2 gets a KitKat ROM, I might have to rethink my decision.
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jlanik4 said:
I'm not asking for an ETA, but does anyone know if developers are working on a KitKat ROM for the Verizon G2? I'm looking at the Moto X because 4.4 is already confirmed, but if the G2 gets a KitKat ROM, I might have to rethink my decision.
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They are.
And go look at Moto X development then come back here.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
They are.
And go look at Moto X development then come back here.
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Lol. Yeah, I've counted a grand total of 1 ROM made for the (non Dev Edition) Verizon X.
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Development has been at a stand still since 4.4 was announced and thats a good thing, it means 4.4 roms are on the way for the G2. This always happens when there is a new version of android on the way and the fact that we have seen very little activity lately is a positive sign :good:
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I'm not asking for an ETA, but does anyone know if developers are working on a KitKat ROM for the Verizon G2? I'm looking at the Moto X because 4.4 is already confirmed, but if the G2 gets a KitKat ROM, I might have to rethink my decision.
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It was accidentally leaked by a French telecom that 4.4 would rollout Nov-Dec. LG denied it and it was removed from the telecom's upgrade list. Currently, LG is taking a stance that there is no date yet.
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535326