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(Discussion) LG G3 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update

Discussion about the LG Android 5.0 update for our beloved G3.
How long do you think we will wait im guessing Jan or Feb next year!
Maby LG can surprise us,(not like bootloader unlock fiasco)
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I'm not waiting anything from LG. I had LG's best phones till now, the Optimus 2x and now the G3. They make awesome and powerful devices but they are crap at software developing. I bought the G3 for its hardware specifications. Now I'm just waiting for the developers to start working on roms, kernels, etc.... They will do a grate job I know it! So be patient and wait for the developers and not LG

tabenf said:
Discussion about the LG Android 5.0 update for our beloved G3.
How long do you think we will wait im guessing Jan or Feb next year!
Maby LG can surprise us,(not like bootloader unlock fiasco)
Please feel free to leave your thought
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Ask the developers on LG.

Probably a slightly faster timeframe to the G2 getting 4.4, which was the end of March. LG do seem to have stepped up their game a bit since the G2, but we will see. My guess is also Jan/feb.

I wonder if there is a 5.0 Lollipop Launcher we can install?

Hey quick question friends!
If i have a rooted LG G3, will i need to unroot before updating to the new android OS?
Probably should note that i've removed a ton of the bloatware as well. I'm hearing that i may need to have all that back to update,
and if that's the case then i'll just return to stock and then update.
Thanks!

I tweeted LG UK and they don't seem to have any idea of a timeframe for Lollipop. That's actually a little depressing.

I'm guessing not any time soon

I think on may or jun 2015

I don't think LG's software division is very efficient, and will take time to update their stock apps to material design. HTC's software division is great & they promised and update within 90 days so I'm guessing LG would probably take around 150 days(hopefully) which means probably some time around March-April.

LOL LG is utterly horrible with updates...
So I wouldn't get my hopes up for any LolliLove any and I mean any time soon..
If I had to guess. I'd say May... LOL or better yet after the G4 is released....
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In the ballpark of May 2015... Honestly, at this point, I wouldn't be surprised if G4 runs 4.4.4. LG makes GOAT phones, but there sw Dev division is horrible... It'll also be interesting to see some of the more ugly stock apps being "updated" to material design..

if4ct0r said:
I don't think LG's software division is very efficient, and will take time to update their stock apps to material design. HTC's software division is great & they promised and update within 90 days so I'm guessing LG would probably take around 150 days(hopefully) which means probably some time around March-April.
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There is no reason that LG need to update its apps for Material design. All the new look will likely be ignored and the UI will be the same as it is now. All they have to do is make a working ROM based on 5, which is mostly about drivers and APIs, not the look.

ChrisM75 said:
There is no reason that LG need to update its apps for Material design. All the new look will likely be ignored and the UI will be the same as it is now. All they have to do is make a working ROM based on 5, which is mostly about drivers and APIs, not the look.
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Ofcourse there is no "need" as such, but I'm pretty sure they will be updating the apps(which like I said with LG's software div will take some time). Releasing an L update without updating its stock apps won't do good for the experience & LG's standing especially when Samsung has already almost finished updating TouchWiz to Material Design.
With Material Design hyped as a USP for Lollipop, I don't think any OEM would(ideally) just release a stock ROM without updating its stock apps.

We will most likely see CM12 for our phone before a release from LG.

LG
we hope for custom roms

In custom roms we trust!

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In custom roms we trust!
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Yup !!! :victory:
I fully agree.

Android 5.0 may be available sooner than people think. It's possible that the reason LG haven't updated from 4.4.2 is because they decided to just wait for 5.0 and they will just go straight to that. Maybe. So I'm going to say late January/early February for an update.

biron_w said:
Android 5.0 may be available sooner than people think. It's possible that the reason LG haven't updated from 4.4.2 is because they decided to just wait for 5.0 and they will just go straight to that. Maybe. So I'm going to say late January/early February for an update.
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I also think so.?

Lollipop

So, as everybody in the android world knows, the nexus 6 and 9 were announced along with 5.0 (Lollipop). The nexus 9 looks like a promising tablet and with stock Lollipop right out of the box (of course! It's a nexus) it should cause a few of us to pull out our wallets. A lot of gpad owners are probably feeling a bit envious, epecially if you just recently purchased it and are afraid it wont get any Lollipop treatment; However, I wouldn't get too jealous.
With the announcement that the nexus 4, 5, and 7 would get the update came another small detail. All google play edition devices would receive the update as well. As far as I know, this means GPE available in the play store currently AND in the past (gpad!).
The gpad GPE is certainly a great device and deserves 5.0. Here's to hoping it stays alive.
Plus it shouldn't be too hard to port over the GPE rom to the regular gpad as well. I'm fairly optimistic about this, but what do you guys think?
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carrman17 said:
So, as everybody in the android world knows, the nexus 6 and 9 were announced along with 5.0 (Lollipop). The nexus 9 looks like a promising tablet and with stock Lollipop right out of the box (of course! It's a nexus) it should cause a few of us to pull out our wallets. A lot of gpad owners are probably feeling a bit envious, epecially if you just recently purchased it and are afraid it wont get any Lollipop treatment; However, I wouldn't get too jealous.
With the announcement that the nexus 4, 5, and 7 would get the update came another small detail. All google play edition devices would receive the update as well. As far as I know, this means GPE available in the play store currently AND in the past (gpad!).
The gpad GPE is certainly a great device and deserves 5.0. Here's to hoping it stays alive.
Plus it shouldn't be too hard to port over the GPE rom to the regular gpad as well. I'm fairly optimistic about this, but what do you guys think?
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Actually its impossible to port the GPE rom as KitKat was never successfully done. Best bet is just waiting for the Developers to produce a great rom. Very satisfied with my g pad. Apart from pressure from consumerism why would I want a nexus 9. What can it do that the g pad can't??????
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matt1500 said:
Actually its impossible to port the GPE rom as KitKat was never successfully done. Best bet is just waiting for the Developers to produce a great rom. Very satisfied with my g pad. Apart from pressure from consumerism why would I want a nexus 9. What can it do that the g pad can't??????
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easily updated by Google directly, excellent front facing speakers, HTC's superior display technology.....

gunnyman said:
easily updated by Google directly, excellent front facing speakers, HTC's superior display technology.....
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All of which are things we are being told we need. If packaged the same most people would be able to tell the difference in screen and sound but we are constantly bombarded with PPI stats and device specs that have no real bearing in the real world.
Its easy to want the nexus 9 it looks amazing but when I think about it the g pad does everything I need and the spec is far from being outdated. And I use my pad everyday for work
Just my thoughts.
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Ready for L on my GPE...let the games begin!

galaxys said:
Ready for L on my GPE...let the games begin!
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Do you think it will come to gpe device?

nmil1484 said:
Do you think it will come to gpe device?
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Yes...hopefully!

I think LG has long since moved on to other, but not necessarily better things, which is a pity as the G-Pad is still my favorite device and one which I use for work every day. Lollipop on this thing would certainly make it even better.
Though it's a great dream to wake up one morning to hear that LG will be updating the 8.3 to Lollipop along with the newer G-Pads, their track record isn't that great (and being left out of the current round of Nexus devices doesn't help any). We can always hope for a rockin' 5.0 ROM in the coming months and extend our G-Pads that much longer!
Mark

I think the 8.3 has the better chance of all LG tablets to get Lollipop - after all, it still is the top dog in LG's talet line. The recent trio are definitely lower end.

LG mum so far
http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/19/android-lollipop-roundup/

According to GSM Arena, V500 will get Lollipop...
http://www.gsmarena.com/all_the_android_phones_getting_50_lollipop_update_so_far-news-9980.php

My guess is since the gpad 8.3 was listed under google and not under LG that the GPE edition will get 5.0. I'd love to see 5.0 on the V500 and I would give stock a chance again if the sdcard problem was also fixed. However LG's silence is concerning. If they want to continue to get my money they need to support their products. Now if they did something crazy and fully unlocked the bootloader on the v500 so we didn't need to use the Loki work around I'd be quite happy. I'm still pleased with my purchase and wouldn't go back and change it though...

Hmmm.... my Galaxy S4 is also listed under Google... So I have high hopes for my devices...

Well, that has a GPE as well, so it's more than likely that version of the phone if you have it that'll be updated to Lollipop:
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/when-and-where-to-get-android-5-0-lollipop-100266192494.html
Mark

galaxys said:
Ready for L on my GPE...let the wait and frustration begin!
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muiriddin said:
My guess is since the gpad 8.3 was listed under google and not under LG that the GPE edition will get 5.0. I'd love to see 5.0 on the V500 and I would give stock a chance again if the sdcard problem was also fixed. However LG's silence is concerning. If they want to continue to get my money they need to support their products. Now if they did something crazy and fully unlocked the bootloader on the v500 so we didn't need to use the Loki work around I'd be quite happy. I'm still pleased with my purchase and wouldn't go back and change it though...
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you are right, as those listed under google are gpe products
nevertheless we can port the gpe kernel to v500 and have aosp lollipop on the device

So G3 and G2 is confirmed. G pad is soon 12 months old, if lg don't update the g pad v500 to lollipop I will never buy a lg device again (except a nexus).

I just sent in a support query asking them about the v500 and v5.0, I got back the typical nonresponse response (we have nothing to announce yet... etc.)

Unofficial builds of CM12 have started rolling out for other devices. That will be our best hope. LG are awful with updates
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Just comparing. LG g3 android L

http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g3_will_begin_receiving_android_50_this_week-news-10167.php

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http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g3_will_begin_receiving_android_50_this_week-news-10167.php
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Point of this thread?

That most of us dont even have 4.4.4 and LG gets 5.0 already i think

herriemaker said:
That most of us dont even have 4.4.4 and LG gets 5.0 already i think
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Exactly. Let's when Sony will make that possible for us.

herriemaker said:
That most of us dont even have 4.4.4 and LG gets 5.0 already i think
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Well it looks like Sony's just getting started on 5.0.
They're still sorting out bugs and issues with 4.4.4.
Software development is Sony's most notable weak point. They take way too long to get their kit out. Nothing new there.
Pretty impressive from LG but considering they launched their full software suit months ago with the G3, all they have to do is update the core android platform. Same story with Samsung and HTC but Sony launched its complete software for this year in September and are still polishing it up. Android L is still months away unfortunately!
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This doesn't have anything to do with the Z2.
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Will LG give us the Android M or any more update?!

Hi, i brought this device some weeks ago and i feel this is very capable device i ever see...i love LG, but i know it not famous for update theyr devices, have the G2 Mini and i see i never get Lollipop on it, (L90 have it already so, i think is a question of age of devices!) so, LG G3 are around by almost 1 year...
Google I/O is on May 28th...will be presentate the Android 6 (M&M's, Mars, Marshmallows...whatever!!) (i think they shoukd go for android 5.2/5.5 or something like that because 4.0 have so many variations of updates on same number but Lollipop have only 2 or 3 i dont know how!)
so, the SDK of Android M will be around i think November/December for the brands (LG, Sony etc...), im here to know from U guy's: You think LG will give us the Android 6 for the G3 or not?
What we can expect from the update (or not)? i know, S801 is kind older SoC, S800 too but is very capable SoC...maybe more than S810 or S808 in LG G4 but...brands have to sell thoose too!

My bet it's that we will 100% get it.

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My bet it's that we will 100% get it.
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Much later than G4 and i think we will get only 1 update.....
1st let hope we get 5.1 with 4.0 UX!

long wait
I think we will get update about 2016/end
we are no more LG's flagship QQ

I don't think we will ever get android m. CM will do it for us probably.
We are getting 5.1 for sure. Lets hope it's with 4.0 interface.

I don't think LG will give us Android M quickly, same thing happened to G2. It got lollipop about a month ago.
Personally I don't really like LG's user interface so I would be OK with CM

pikachukaki said:
Much later than G4 and i think we will get only 1 update.....
1st let hope we get 5.1 with 4.0 UX!
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i dont think was too later, 2/3 months yeah but more is no sense from LG, G3 is even better than G4 so...LG have to do it right in G3 and dont be stupid like he did in G2...LG have to listen theyr customers!
I dont mind about UX 4.0, i like the official on 5.0 right now, but i notice some color adjustment on icons and other elements from G4 so...if we get it too is better than nothing!

we will get 5.1 for sure and about Android M i think it will get the android M because g3 have an very good hardware specially the 3GB of ram and android always need Ram

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i dont think was too later, 2/3 months yeah but more is no sense from LG, G3 is even better than G4 so...LG have to do it right in G3 and dont be stupid like he did in G2...LG have to listen theyr customers!
I dont mind about UX 4.0, i like the official on 5.0 right now, but i notice some color adjustment on icons and other elements from G4 so...if we get it too is better than nothing!
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Im dont want it only for the interface but the optimisation behind the UI!!!

hmm.. I'm sure we will get the Android M update. :fingers-crossed:

I don't really like LG's user interface so I would be OK with CM

sseuorosal said:
I don't really like LG's user interface so I would be OK with CM
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i dont blame people for dont like LG UI but...i dont mind why?! i mean, i have Sony, Huawei and other's and i dont understand theyr UI's...so complicated, icons doesnt match with the original theme! (for saying, i sell my Z Ultra, exelent phone with exelent specs only because that ugly icon set and other crazy and doesnt match things (and now is even worst because they put the lollipop vannila style on quicksettings)! For me LG have the best and more complete icons/menu's etc i ever see and i like it a lot now, in 2012 with my LG 4X HD i dont like it on that phone, but now with my G2 Mini i have the xposed moldure called G2 Tweakbox and twerak some things in quicksettings and navbar and are perfect.
G3 with 5.0 have the best UI i ever see...but the icons on G4 is even better looking...

They will give you updates for 2 years

I hope so because Android M is potentially gonna have a "Multi-Window" feature which will probably be better/more stable than LGs laggy implementation.

ANDROID N

What do you think of android n and do you think g4 well get it or not htc already said htc 10 a9 m9 well get android n
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Do not wait! Support is over!

niaxi said:
What do you think of android n and do you think g4 well get it or not htc already said htc 10 a9 m9 well get android n
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G4 get 2017 april like G3 MM

I think N sounds like the best version since 4.4.
I wouldn't hold my breath for long to wait, I think it will not come fast to G4 due to the great number of variants and G5/V10 that will probably receive it first.

maxmousee said:
I think N sounds like the best version since 4.4.
I wouldn't hold my breath for long to wait, I think it will not come fast to G4 due to the great number of variants and G5/V10 that will probably receive it first.
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Yeah don't know. What lg is doing look at htc already said m9 a9 well get it and our lg don't know[emoji35] [emoji35]
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android N might be the last update for G4

tried it on xperia z3 beta version, overhaul of the notification system looked good

Usually flagships get 2 major Android releases. I think G4 will get N but it will be the last major update and it will come after G5/V10 get theirs. There is always the possibility that LG will change plans. Unless LG mke an official announcement of the phones getting N we will never know.

Agreed. It will probably come - but I think it won't come soon.
Hopefully they give us X.X.1 instead of X.0.0 like Android M ):

We will get N for sure... It's just a matter of when..... 99% sure we won't get it in 2016.... Q1 or Q2 of 2017 most likely.......

keep in mind that N is coming a few months earlier than usual... end of the year is more likely, depends on version/location...
and btw I don't think V10 will get it before G4

How about unlocking bootloader instead... LG has abandoned us G4 users.

lambstone said:
How about unlocking bootloader instead... LG has abandoned us G4 users.
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Nowadays it is like it is. You spent the money and then hope for the best.

alecore said:
android N might be the last update for G4
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and?? When relase for g4 g4 2 years old...