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Just got the new G2- ditched the captivate

The captivate was horrible!!!!!
Loving the bare android on this phone. It will take a few days,but I'm liking this so far.
Just wanted to say "hi".
Look forward to rooting this. WAIT whay? This has everthing the buggy captivate has once rooted and tweaked. LOL
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Welcome glad to see you ditched plastic over a real phone.
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luis86dr said:
Welcome glad to see you ditched plastic over a real phone.
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Thanks!
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welcome aboard -
i came to the G2 from the Vibrant - one thing you'll notice is the absolute absence of any GPS issues - uncanny
but there are a number of other upsides to the G2
enjoy

Yeah. At first I wanted the Vibrant as well. Went to the tmobile store checked out the G2 and the Vibrant side to side and G2 it is. The vibrant felt like a cheap iphone where the G2 was great looking and had that heft I was looking for.
I'm glad I got the G2, I had the G1 when it first came out also so its great. I just got the phone today and a upgrade from using my iphone 3G on tmobile, its a very big upgrade. The iphone can not match the smoothness of android os IMO.
I'm loving this phone, the keyboard is going to take some getting used to from the G1 I used to use before the iphone but its worth it. Now I just can't wait to root the **** out of this phone like I did to my G1.
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Ya I can't wait for the number port to kick in so I can play with a WORKING gps. Lol.
The samsung phones , IMO, are garbage. All the way down to the file system.
If rooting the captivate gets me on parr with G2 stock then wow look out! This G2 will rock socks!!
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G2 For a Vibrant?

Sup you guys, I'm thinking about trading in my Vibrant for a G2. Should I do it? I don't care about the keyboard as I wont be using it. Just love the build quality of the phone and that its a stock android phone. But if y'all had a vibrant, would you change for the G2?
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I made tmobile give me the g2 after having my vibrant replaced 4 times. Couldn't be happier
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saywhat4118 said:
Should I do it? But if y'all had a vibrant, would you change for the G2?
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Been there, done that and haven't looked back. So yes and yes.

Cool thanks I'll trade it then.
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For a second there I thought you said trade in a G2 for a vibrant.
I was ready to flame you so bad.

Lol naa. G2 Here I come!
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I traded my Nexus for a G2. Best decision ever.
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I am now a proud owner of the HTC G2! Man its awesome. Thanks guys.
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Congrats man! I too thought you were trading in the G2 and was thinking "This guy is dumb!"
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I also went from vibrant to G2, by choice, hands down G2 is the superior device

Man I am so happy with this G2. 1.8ghz overclock?? That's just bananaz. Has to be the fastest android phone I have owned and I have owned many of them. Vibrant, epic, captivate, Evo, nexus, G1, mytouch3G and now the G2. G2, to me, also has the best build quality too.
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bobbytomorow said:
I also went from vibrant to G2, by choice, hands down G2 is the superior device
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^^^ Same here! If the build quality isn't enough to persuade someone, all of the dev support (CM in particular) the G2 has and will receive, will push you over the edge. Hands down the best phone I have owned!! (My girl hates it though...)

Dooo eeeet
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Did it as well. Got my G2 two weeks ago in place of the Vibrant. I miss things (weight, thin-ness, SAMOLED display, 4" screen) but that's it.

Expected answers here
I have both in front of me right now. Comparing my vibrant running Nero (without lagfix) to stock G2 I prefer the bigger screen and multimedia playback as well as better speakers. Speed difference is negligible. The only thing better about the G2 is gps and notification led.
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Gigamaster89 said:
Expected answers here
I have both in front of me right now. Comparing my vibrant running Nero (without lagfix) to stock G2 I prefer the bigger screen and multimedia playback as well as better speakers. Speed difference is negligible. The only thing better about the G2 is gps and notification led.
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Meh...I had both (before I had to send the SGS back again for repair)...I would also add...
1. G2 for me has been WAY MORE dependable (I've had issues with my G2, but nothing like the ones with the SGS)
2. Again, for me - G2 was faster based on my usage (even with the slower processor)
3. G2 is much easier to manage from a software aspect. G2 drivers and device seems to be more responsive and easier to manage connecting to the computer. (Kies is a nightmare)
I too miss the SA 4" screen, sleek, lightweight form factor. but if I I have to get it replaced every week due to failed hardware or software - its not worth it.

thedarkpassenger said:
I made tmobile give me the g2 after having my vibrant replaced 4 times. Couldn't be happier
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TMO gave you a free G2 because you had your Vibrant replaced four times? I went through five MT4Gs before switching to the G2, but I didn't get mine for free. How in the hell did you accomplish that?

dustrho said:
TMO gave you a free G2 because you had your Vibrant replaced four times? I went through five MT4Gs before switching to the G2, but I didn't get mine for free. How in the hell did you accomplish that?
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You got to use your puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-poker face.
Lawl.
I got it on the first try. Just had to do a little bit of "threatening" with the retention rep.

Haha
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lol you out of your mind
if you like the HTC G2 build quality keep the G2
there is no build quality at all to the vibrant

[Q] Why did you upgrade to the LG G2?

Why did you upgrade to the LG G2?

Battery, Bigger Screen without going too big with the phone, LTE (not that i need it yet), and just because i got it at a good price, was deciding between Nexus 5 or G2 so i went with the G2. Came from a Nexus 4.
EDIT: Oh yeah better speaker than the N4 (and the N5 I think), build quality is good too.

Note 3 was too big and I never used the pen.

No nexus 5 on Verizon hoping to get kitkat soon
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Cause the Galaxy Nexus was a POS
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My beloved Droid DNA had a cracked screen. I couldn't justify the cost of repairing it vs getting the G2.

Wanted something new after using my Galaxy S1 (Now my trusty backup phone) for 3 years. Do I need to say more?
G2 seemed like the obvious choice. Waited a bit for the N5 but I'm glad I got the G2, as the 16GB version of N5 costs the same as my 32GB G2 here in Norway.

My Gnex started to slow down and I wanted something stable. The G2 beat out the Moto X by passing the 'how will the device be 2 years from now' test and the Nexus 5 by me being a Verizon customer. So far, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and am looking forward to rooting soon!

Lots of the same reasons above, no Nexus on VZW, GNex showing it's age, ease of rooting.
Really like this device now that I've had it a bit.

The Nexus 5 wasn't coming to Verizon and I couldn't stand my Galaxy Nexus battery life anymore.

I just switched from Verizon to T-Mobile so have access to both the G2 and Nexus 5. In that regard, G2's battery life vs N5's crappy juice won out.
Not to mention that T-Mobile only carries that 16GB version of the N5 for some stupid reason.

After spending a 8 months with a Spectrum 2 and no Dev. support, I was going crazy with Rom withdrawal.

fr4nk1yn said:
My beloved Droid DNA had a cracked screen. I couldn't justify the cost of repairing it vs getting the G2.
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How do you like it as compared to your DNA? That battery apparently just went on my DNA and I was looking into this phone.

I had the itch for something new
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Guy on craigslist sold it to me for $280. Couldnt turn that down lol
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bmoreboy02 said:
Guy on craigslist sold it to me for $280. Couldnt turn that down lol
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That's sketch
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tacosrdelicioso said:
That's sketch
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I thought so to. No box, charger or manuals. I met em at sprint store and activation went thru no problem
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I had a Galaxy S3 that was affected with the sudden death glitch. It was the specs that caught my attention, but ultimately it was playing with the demo at an AT&T store that won it for me. Got a good deal on it too. $115 after taxes.
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Firstly because of sound player. 192/24. Secondly camera quality especially 60fps. Then 5.2 screen also was important thing.

I just got mine for free plus 30 for activation. Should get here tomorrow. Haven't even used one yet.
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Thinking but picking this up over note 3

Anyone have a vzw note 3 then pick up a g2?what did you think? How's the reception? I'm getting irritated with dropped data ect.
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I came from a GS3 when they were running the free after instant rebate promo.
The G2 does have a more reliable signal, possibly a little stronger too.
I dont know if it is a big enough reason to switch...it could depend on your location, etc.
It is a fantastic phone though. I dont have the urge to crack flash either with all the UI customization possible witb stock.

Did they patch loki yet? I'm missing aosp and I meant to say I have a note 3. I have a nexus 7 just seems the note and 7 are too close in size. How's battery life?
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GTvert90 said:
Did they patch loki yet? I'm missing aosp and I meant to say I have a note 3. I have a nexus 7 just seems the note and 7 are too close in size. How's battery life?
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If you are willing to trade a Note 3 for an LG G2, contact me.
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I did the opposite where I had the G2 and dumped it for a Note 3. If I'm being completely honest, I think the Note 3 is a better overall phone with more advantages. But of course it depends how you will use your phone.
I owned the G2 for a month, so I think I had a pretty decent sample size to give my opinion.
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I honestly don't think they are even comparable, because of the size and the S Pen.
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It mostly depends on what you want to do with it. I have the original Note on ATT. I decided on the G2 over the N3 because of all the nonsense Samsung is getting into with not allowing us to flash and customize OUR devices. Since you are on Verizon, the vise is even tighter on you. Seems us GSM guys have it a little easier. Good luck with your decision.

Is this another Note 3 vs G2 comparison thread?
Aren't people getting tired of comparison threads getting locked?

kimtyson said:
It mostly depends on what you want to do with it. I have the original Note on ATT. I decided on the G2 over the N3 because of all the nonsense Samsung is getting into with not allowing us to flash and customize OUR devices. Since you are on Verizon, the vise is even tighter on you. Seems us GSM guys have it a little easier. Good luck with your decision.
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I don't think you are up to date. The Verizon Note 3 has a bootloader exploit, custom recovery and custom roms already. In short, it's good to go.
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I wouldn't call safe strap an bootloader exploit as much as a work around. Still no way to allow custom kernels
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Something is better then nothing tho
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Hmmm.. G2 or Optimus pro?

I am upgrading phone and am torn between the two. If it was you, which would you get?

G2

G2 since the pro is too big for me. Anyway it is better for you to wait for the G Pro 2, if you choose the pro.
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G2 ...I very good friend of mine has a pro and he really want to sell it to get the g2...he can't believe the battery life I get and just how fast and smooth the device is..
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G2
Well its settled, ive chosen the G2. Should arrive tomorrow. Im super excited as ive been strictly Samsung gs2, gs3, gs4 since I abandoned (cr)apple a few yrs ago. Anyone rooted running custom rom lmk any good ones, thanks...