How is Lg with updates? I was planning to buy a L g g2 but somethings are stopping me for that. I hate plastic and I don't like the idea of purchasing with a bad build quality phone, and the biggest one. I have never owned a Lg phone, is there any chance for an update to Andorid L, and the new interface in Lg g3.
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If you have doubts, then you should buy something else.
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I've never used an LG phone before. I've always had a Samsung. And it hasn't exactly disappointed me so far.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone "recommend" any LG phone. I'm only buying this one because of it's uber specs and it's ultra low price (I can't afford a phone of this stature otherwise). Also maybe because I need a new phone. I'm currently using the Galaxy 3 (not s3).
If I buy this phone I'm going to have to get it from the US through a relative or a friend. Which basically means no warranty. And it's LG. And its battery is non removable.
What are your views on this?
Also, can someone convince me to buy this phone?
LG makes great hardware, but ruins it with their software support. Moot point here, as Google brings the updates. It's a win-win
This phone looks to have a solid build. Reminds me of the Blackberry 9900 Bold Touch, pure metal black finish.
Sounds like you don't have any experience with LG handsets. They make good hardware according to most reviews I've seen.
Just because you've never heard anything about LG handsets doesn't mean they are crap. You should go to the store and check some out for yourself.
Mohit12 said:
I've never used an LG phone before. I've always had a Samsung. And it hasn't exactly disappointed me so far.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone "recommend" any LG phone. I'm only buying this one because of it's uber specs and it's ultra low price (I can't afford a phone of this stature otherwise). Also maybe because I need a new phone. I'm currently using the Galaxy 3 (not s3).
If I buy this phone I'm going to have to get it from the US through a relative or a friend. Which basically means no warranty. And it's LG. And its battery is non removable.
What are your views on this?
Also, can someone convince me to buy this phone?
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A Korean buddy of mine told me that in Korea, Samsung is like Ford while LG is like Lexus
J.ust A. R.eally V.ery I.ntelligent S.ystem
Why does no one give LG a chance. Everybody said they would never buy another Samsung phone. Look how that turned out. This will be a solidly built device (LG) with solidly done software(Google). It should be a no brainer from those standpoints.
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The early indications are really good, hopefully it doesn't have any bugs that only come out after launch.
In China, LG is fine.
I can't believe you liked Samsung's quality. From their crappy phone days they've never made a solid looking phone. The only thing that prevented me from getting a Nexus earlier is that they were made by Samsung. I'll throw in my money and gamble with it.
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The early indications are really good, hopefully it doesn't have any bugs that only come out after launch.
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Bugs will not be LG's fault
I'd only be worried about it if it weren't a nexus device. Every LG phone that's had problems has always been OS related from what I've seen and heard.
to be honest I am never going to buy samsung cause of ther crappy build body. I used note, S3, S2 and all of them had a crappy plastic body. Samsung doing it wrong look it your S2, S3 or Notes especially the body part, I am happy that google pick LG but I most expected Motorola
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Bugs will not be LG's fault
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Bugs is the wrong word, I mean hardware faults, bad batches etc.
All devices will have some of those as well. Lg hw does not have a bad rep but every mass produced device has issues. The 7 had more than I can remember for a device in recent memory though.
The glass on the back will most likely by the thing everyone will complain about. Because it will break.
For example I think it was either Anand or Brian's iPhone 5 that actually had the screen separated from the device. He pushed it back in and it clipped in place. Later it came off again.
I have a reason to be skeptical about another lg phone. As a previous owner of an lg g2x, I was not happy with it. And yes the lg g2x was a Google phone with pure android and it sucked, lg support for it was horrible.
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I have a reason to be skeptical about another lg phone. As a previous owner of an lg g2x, I was not happy with it. And yes the lg g2x was a Google phone with pure android and it sucked, lg support for it was horrible.
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Stock android /= nexus. LG was the one making the updates, and it had to get them through T-Mobile to boot. Your point is moot
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Stock android /= nexus. LG was the one making the updates, and it had to get them through T-Mobile to boot. Your point is moot
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Indeed, and as far as i know it wasn't even stock android, atleast the european version weren't.
LG = Decent hardware, wank software support.
Since Google are dealing with the software, this should be pretty good.
in my country, this phone will have 0 resale price.. why?
coz its from lg..
and arabs are dumb enough to pay 1300$ for an iphone 5 they dun even know how to use..
on the bright side, my first lg jus got sold for this phone.. software sucked with locked bootloader..
but build quality was AMAZING
even better than my evo3d
LG makes good quality hardware, but the software isnt great and the ui lg uses is like using touchwiz 3.
But as software is handled by google, im willing to buy this one!
Not another one of these stupid threads
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I have a LG G2 with AT&T that I love. I also have the Sony Smartwatch 2 which is good but doesnt really compare against the Samsung Gear (for my needs).
I would love to keep the LG G2 (I switched from a S4 and compared to the LG G2, the screen on the LG G2 is much better, my opinion)
I did a search and noticed that this question was asked before but it has been a while.
I know the Gear has been working almost flawlessly with the HTC One. I am wondering if anyone has tried it with the LG G2 lately with any luck?
The last thing I want to do is switch back to the S4 just for the Gear.
Thanks
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I have a LG G2 with AT&T that I love. I also have the Sony Smartwatch 2 which is good but doesnt really compare against the Samsung Gear (for my needs).
I would love to keep the LG G2 (I switched from a S4 and compared to the LG G2, the screen on the LG G2 is much better, my opinion)
I did a search and noticed that this question was asked before but it has been a while.
I know the Gear has been working almost flawlessly with the HTC One. I am wondering if anyone has tried it with the LG G2 lately with any luck?
The last thing I want to do is switch back to the S4 just for the Gear.
Thanks
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I just want Google to come out with a Nexus watch so it can work with any Android smartphone. I don't know if Samsung in the 2nd generation of the Galaxy Gear will open it up to all Android devices or keep it to themselves to make it exclusive so that you have to buy a Samsung smartphone.
They'll keep it exclusive, because that is what apple would do.
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They'll keep it exclusive, because that is what apple would do.
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Indeed...... which is bl00dy stup1d if you ask me
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Indeed...... which is bl00dy stup1d if you ask me
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I concur. Why limit your potential clients. It's not like there is anything advanced going on there. I'm sure the software and programming is hacked to hell first, to make it work, and second, to keep it exclusive though. Might make it very difficult to make it universally open. We'll have to see what happens, though I won't be picking it up. I hate Samsung hardware.
I'm sure LG will jump on the boat. Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Motorola all have watches in the pipe or being released soon, so it's just a matter of time.
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I concur. Why limit your potential clients. It's not like there is anything advanced going on there. I'm sure the software and programming is hacked to hell first, to make it work, and second, to keep it exclusive though. Might make it very difficult to make it universally open. We'll have to see what happens, though I won't be picking it up. I hate Samsung hardware.
I'm sure LG will jump on the boat. Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Motorola all have watches in the pipe or being released soon, so it's just a matter of time.
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I have the Sony SW2 and paired with my LG G2. The watch is... well.. Ok. I really hope LG release something with their Flex screen technology and one that is more functional than the SW2. :good:
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I have the Sony SW2 and paired with my LG G2. The watch is... well.. Ok. I really hope LG release something with their Flex screen technology and one that is more functional than the SW2. :good:
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Funny you mention the flex screen. This is why I have almost no doubt a watch will be released. Rather than have a slab for a screen, they can create a watch that curves with the wrist. In addition, the ultra low power requirements of OLED screens will lead to outstanding battery life.
I would definately prefer a Nexus watch or LG watch (assuming they are better than the Gear). I have the Sony SmartWatch 2, and its very very weak comparing to the Gear.
It may not be that easy making a smartwatch. Look at Sony, they are a Monster company that has been making some pretty smart watches for at least 50 years. I would have thought they would have the best smartwatch. But its Samsung who currently hold the crown.
Back to the topic, Anyone tried getting the Gear to work with the LG G2. We seriously dont get that much support here for the G2 vs HTC One and S4 etc.
With a tear in my eye I announce that I went out and bought a Samsung Gear and Samsung S4. I have retired my G2 and will sell it on craigslist (along with the Sony SmartWatch 2). Going from S4 to G2 to S4 really makes you appreciate the G2. Hopefully someone figures out a way to get the Gear to work with the G2 in the next month or so. Oh G2... you will be missed.
So I currently have an iPhone 5 (Verizon), and am just about to pull the trigger on buying a G2 from swappa. My only fear is the level of support from LG. I'm half tempted to sacrifice the battery life for a phone like the HTC One or GS4 since they are confirmed to get Kit Kat. Currently, LG has been quiet on the update. I've read that LG in the past has been pretty bad with software updates. I like just almost everything about the G2 (not sure on the back buttons yet), but this concerns me. I would buy a Nexus 5 if Verizon carried it, but then I'd be losing battery life. Thanks for any help.
I'm also tempted to get an HTC One or GS4 for the dev community. It seems like both phones are widely popular and supported. I know the G2 is still new, but it seems slow to take off. I'm worried that it will never take off.
Pretty strange to me, a person with an iPhone 5 is concerned about a development community?
If your only primary concern is the development community, than I suggest you move on and pick up those other devices.
I'm sure the G2 will receive an official kit kat update but of course no one can actually pinpoint when will it be released, especially being that you're a Verizon customer.
LG record with android updates hasn't been pretty good, however it it has officially confirmed the G2 will receive the KitKat update, at least. Companies can change, though. In any case, given its similarity to the Nexus 5, there ought to be some decent developer support.
I really want to buy the lg g2 I think this phone is the best for me, but there is one thing that bothers me and its the software. The clean android experience like in nexus looks way better. What do you think about the software? Is it such a big difference? Btw, When do you think the lg g2 will stop getting updates?
Thanks!
hi guys.
i had a g2 some time ago and moved to a htc m8. but i liked the g2 a lot, very good battery and screen, and was really fast in kitkat.
i want to buy one for my father, he have a lumia 730 now and the device is ok but wp have too many problems and limitations, also a moto g 3rd gen is a little bit more expensive than g2.
i want to know if the device is still good or was ruined by updates, i never saw it running lollipop and it will probably not receive marshmallow. what do you guys think?
Lollipop on the g2 is perfect - the design is much cleaner and more intuitive. While I like vanilla kitkat more than vanilla lollipop, I hated kk on the g2.
If price is equal, the g2 is much better than the moto g(any generation). While the g2 a good phone, it's definitely not perfect and I would consider all of your available options - there are also a ton of newer flagship phones on the used market and chinese manufacturers are releasing new ones all the time which rival phones many times in price. If your father likes the design and button layout and you can get it for a good price, then it's fine. Either way, anything that isn't bottom of the barrel will be miles ahead of that lumia(or any windows phone, really).
There's a whole thread dedicated to this topic over here.