Found this thread on Reddit
http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/2jmund/lg_g3_has_barometer_sensor/
Everywhere I read, I don't see any site listed LG G3 with barometer build in except a few comments in XDA stated it does have it. So I downloaded a Barometer app and sure it does display it! I have the D855 rooted w V10L.
To check for the reading if it's getting info from GPS location based data or using a real barometer sensor (found the info from another site somewhere):
Put the G3 in a large Ziploc bag sealed with the Barometer app running and presses on the bag to see if the sensor moves then it's a real sensor not GPS. And yes the sensor moves with the increasing pressure in the bag.
Okay, to make the test more convincing, I also have a brand new Sony Z3 Compact which has barometer listed in the spec and did the same thing in the bag along side the G3 and it's showing the same reading as I press on the bag.
So, unless I am not doing it right, I think LG or someone else never disclosed the barometer sensor being build-in in the spec sheet. Now this makes the G3 even cooler than it was before.
This is an easy test. Give it a try. Unless like the FM radio which is disabled for US version but not international version, maybe it is included in the D850 and D851? What is your take on this?
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Looks legit to me
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Barometer app seems to work! Very cool.
Now why would they put a barometer in and not mention it.
Now that the G3 has been found to have a pressure sensor this could be used also for an altimeter app...
Working, nice finding ...not sure what is it good for except of internal cooperation with GPS to faster calculate location.
Btw, nice application also with widget - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redTools.osb. Is has ability to correct measured pressure by actual altitude.
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Hi everyone,
I was wondering if the device body is actually even thinner than 11mm. Why? Because the size is usually measured by the thickest part of the device, which in this case is the popping out camera. Think I already mentioned that somewhere...or maybe in another forum, never mind.
You can clearly see on the "Specification" part at the HTC website (picture of side of device) that the camera is the popping out. Just zoom in the picture.
What I just saw and what strenghtens my thought: The website includes the camera in the 11mm! So the "body" could be 10mm or even less.
Here is a zoomed in picture of what I mean. It's from HTC's website, I just added the red line. What do you think?
I'm also wondering why nobody actualy measured the size in any of those previews...
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As mentioned somewhere else......it´s not so much the size, that matters....it´s the performance......
It's a lean mean ppc machine
michi123 said:
As mentioned somewhere else......it´s not so much the size, that matters....it´s the performance......
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(Yeah, saw that ^^)
Yeah, with emphasis on "so much" ^^
If that device was 18mm thick nobody would've be that much interested. Even with 14mm it would still be unattractive because of its total size.
And even now, people are wondering if the device isn't too big for them. Making it even thinner could resolve those manners.
And maybe there are more people like me who try to imagine what it could feel like to hold that device in the hand, maybe also with building a paper model of it ^^ So 1-2mm thinner device feels a lot more comfortable =)
AND almost every preview compares the thickness, so it IS somehow important. ^^
Agree with Kabakara,
I already built a model from paper
gotta love the thin slim look... I wouldn't have gone HD2 if it was 14mm or thicker..
I do roadside assistance and frequently find myself in situations that would be good to have on camera just in case.
There are many reasons you may want to record whats going on in front of you.
Please use responsibly & and at your own risk.
Drive Safely.
*HEY DEV'S - What sort of potential does this have for Apps? I mean this could be amazing for stuff like Layar and other Augmented Reality Apps, plus so much more*
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All that is really needed for this mod is
A power drill (yea scary)
A Drill Bit (started with 9/64 to punch through then 5/32 to make it larger until the camera couldnt see it.
A Steady Hand
A Good Eye (or Measure..but I didn't)
An HTC Evo Car Dock. (Mine is the Official HTC Car Dock for Evo 4G)
It's pretty straight forward.
Drill a hole so that the camera can see thru the plastic arm that connects to the top of the Device Securing it in place.
*NOTE* THE CAMERA IS NOT CENTERED WITH THE PEICE YOU DRILL THROUGH** LOOK BEFORE YOU DRILL. IT NEEDS TO BE FAIRLY PRECISE
Be Careful not to apply to much pressure...it could snap the piece off...not sure...
Snap in your Evo and Go Film!
I have seen a few similar things out there but none that were exactly like this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT7x2guqjUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnM2vuKd8Lg
*****More Videos Coming*****
***Pics of Car Dock Coming***
i need to make one of those it be perfect for when i go racing.
Nice mod op! I have a similar setup in my car, but with Otterbox holsters.
Question, what are you using to record video? Are you saving it to the phone directly? Or having it sent elsewhere (Qik, uStream, etc)
I was just using the Stock Camera App.
Could probably use other apps to stream it elsewhere if you know you will have a strong data connection.
have you guys seen the new META watch?
looks pretty cool
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As one of the XDA reviewers and long time users of both STRATA and FRAME, I'm drooling over this
The Verge just did a write up as well: http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/6/5277128/metawatch-meta-premium-smartwatch-brand
Coincidentally, Pebble going to introduce Pebble Steel which is the same as regular one but with a metal frame/bracelet, but it's nowhere near as elegant as this one. Sorry, but I think it was brilliant how they incorporated 4 corner buttons as part of the bracelet buckle (obviously Frank Nuovo design). Also, fantastic move to switch to epaper display.
Can't wait to test it out!!!
yeah really like the new steel pebble, the matte black with leather strap looks really nice
still, wish HOT Watch would be getting here sooner, really want to try the private calling function, if it's not to my liking i'm interested in something else
Btw, I haven't seen anybody confirm those hinges are secured by 4 corner buttons. I'm just assuming they are keeping functionality unchanged since the original MW has 6 buttons and going down to 2 would be too much of a change. I'm also curious if it's going to be waterproof like FRAME and if they're going to use a similar charging clip or something else, maybe magnetically attached one? As soon as I find out more details, hopefully after CES, I will post it in here.
I am more excited if there are much faster development on the Android software front!
I like the new hardware of course but at the moment pebble steel wins overall due to the solid development work on both official and unofficial software.
Still praying hard for my metawatch frame to be revived with this new announcement!
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Hi,
Please see this pictures, is this the normal G2 quality ? I find it very poor I suspect a hardware probleme.
did you removed the film of camera?
Sur I did, and the camera is clean and with no scratchs, can you post some pics taken with yours.
Here is one taken with my D802:
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I find that your picture is by far better than mines, I don't know what is the problem, this phone wasn't new (refurbished), maybe they have put a non original camera ? what to do now ?
Try downloading a different camera app and see if it is any better.
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My camera has inconsistencies (blur in areas), camera is always going out of focus and in frequently, the image is quite often warping (noticeable when recording).
I use Mi2raw now.
igos2 said:
Hi,
Please see this pictures, is this the normal G2 quality?
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They seem fine to me. You could download and install CamSpeed. It's a Camera Peformance benchmarking application. Yes usually benchmarking applications are laughed at but if you're having doubts, why not try it and compare with other G2's?
If you're still not satisfied, download and install XCam and use that instead of the LG Cam.
with camspeed, I get a rank of 411 and score of 412, it seem poor compared to other devices with 2000+ rank.
I already use xcam, it give better performances but still not good enought.
Can someones please run this test and tell us there score ?
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Hi,
Please see this pictures, is this the normal G2 quality ? I find it very poor I suspect a hardware probleme.
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your first picture appears to have been taken through the windshield of a car. Anti-reflective/glare coatings on the windshield as well as road grime will cause your pictures to look bad. Also looks like there is some reflection from the dashboard as well.
The second picture looks ok. I see a blurry spot in the lower left that may be due to motion.
Is your phone in a case with a plastic cover in front of the lens?
I have been using x-cam on my VS980 and get very good results.
David
Can someone please provide an exact list of what typically is missing on Note 4 when you install a non-touchwiz rom?
Obviously samsung apps, but the ONLY samsung app I use is S-Health, and that can be installed on a non-touchwiz device.
What else? Fingerprint sensor? Stylus support? Heart rate monitor? Multi-Window? Humidity and Temperature sensors?
Thanks
You don't use the Samsung Dialler, Messaging, Contacts, S Planner, Camera etc. apps? Those are missing. Note 4 doesn't have any humidity or temperature sensors by the way. But I would also like to know whether S Health hardware sensors work on CM ROMs or not, as I use them on regular basis.
Special modes of Touchwiz camera cant be used
ithehappy said:
You don't use the Samsung Dialler, Messaging, Contacts, S Planner, Camera etc. apps? Those are missing. Note 4 doesn't have any humidity or temperature sensors by the way. But I would also like to know whether S Health hardware sensors work on CM ROMs or not, as I use them on regular basis.
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If note4 doesn't have humidity and temp sensors.... than how am I getting accurate temp and humidity info in the Galaxy Sensors app??
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Lag.
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If note4 doesn't have humidity and temp sensors.... than how am I getting accurate temp and humidity info in the Galaxy Sensors app??
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Honestly I have no frigging idea mate! The specs sure say that it lacks the Hygrometer the Note 3 had, but I will check that app myself! Samsung must be crazy to include it and then not mention it!
It didn't work at first in that app and then after an update it did. I think Samsung just used the same chip as the Galaxy s6 for that stuff and disabled in on the note 4 for god knows why. The developer of that app must have realized and found a way to link into them.
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Snote,full functionality of spen,TW awesome camera,ir blaster drivers,display modes.
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aptX for better sounding Bluetooth audio is something that gets often overlooked. Its not available on none TW ROMs.