Discussion: "Is the device will be supported by the community?"
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I am willing to buy new LG G2 , this is no question but a discussion.
The main reason why I have misgivings is : "Is there will be a community to develop with?"
I came from samsung smartphones as S2 and S4, those are known with a variety of community support for roms and other forms of open-source development. Is the G2 will be the same? this question is coming with every new smartphone.
Just to clarify, "Supported by the community" - roms,kernerls and so on.
In my opinion, smartphone is not only hardware or software but the community with it, specially in Android.
Is the G2 will be supported by the community?
What do you think?
This phone has bleeding edge internals. It will be a beast for a long time to come. Even when new flagship devices come out. Everyone who has one loves it. Battery life is great. Processor is pretty great. Screen is incredible. Camera is incredible. Everything about it will match any release for at least the Next 6-9 months. It got root and a debloated stock ROM in it's first week. I can pretty much guarantee it will continue to get support. I'd bet on it.
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Support is pretty impressive for the time its been out. Once the N5 drops we'll see about aosp builds.
Given LG's sales figures - I see a lot of support in the near future. Pretty much every top device in the last year has had AOSP-based ROMs and a bit of development. (Given the bootloader is easy to get around.)
I think community strength will come by buying the phone early. And protecting from OTA. If people wait around they may stay shopping them patched against Loki. Its not a wise move to tarry.
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It is now official! Android L will now be called Android Lollipop and the Nexus 6 is going to be a beast of a phone!!!! So what are your thoughts on the new release and how do you guys think it will affect the LG G2? :fingers-crossed:
Was considering jumping to the N6, but at those prices... haha no.
Hello G2, you're my new best friend. Sticking with the G2, and eagerly awaiting development whenever google decides to drop source. I should learn how to compile and build roms when i go back to Canada...
HeXaLox said:
It is now official! Android L will now be called Android Lollipop and the Nexus 6 is going to be a beast of a phone!!!! So what are your thoughts on the new release and how do you guys think it will affect the LG G2? :fingers-crossed:
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Not so excited because of the bootloader thing -- look at the chaos in our original android development zone.
Unless LG provides an official unlock...
One more good phone to nexus family and it will be my next :3
coolcfan said:
Not so excited because of the bootloader thing -- look at the chaos in our original android development zone.
Unless LG provides an official unlock...
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very true brother! Hopefully things get sorted out in a quick manner(which I highly doubt since its coming from LG not to be a party pooper ) ...
The N6 looks pretty sweet.
https://twitter.com/AndroidDev/status/522421649702785027
Looks like SDK is dropping on the 17th.
Kayen said:
https://twitter.com/AndroidDev/status/522421649702785027
Looks like SDK is dropping on the 17th.
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give it till December and we should see ROMS opening up quick..hopefully the cyanogenmod guys will be able to make a new batch of releases asap
Maybe in a year or two
I just got my G2 a few weeks ago and I'm loving it! Didn't go for G3 since It was out of the budget. Being a proud owner of a Nexus One and 7 (2012) I'd love to get a Nexus 6. But I'll wait a year or two when budget may allow or upgrade wife's phone to a Nexus 6
I was all set for upgrading to N6, but wow. Flagship price indeed. Will think about it. At that price range, I can go for a Note 4 or Z3, G3. There's no shortage of options. Nexus was always a favorite because of the price, but this...doesn't feel like a nexus.
The g2 is ultimately the nexus 5 for us Verizon gnex guys. In terms of development and specs, the g2 is where it's at. The n6 is just too steep in $$$$.
Nexus 6 is too expensive for my tastes...
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I first was so excited for the next nexus, willing to buy it as soon as it's available. But then I thought about it again. The screen of the LG G2 is totally enough, and the size is at the maximum for me. Gonna keep this phone so far, hope to see some updates soon, G3 design and Android l.
I hope to see a Google Experience rom for LG G2 D802.
I don't want to buy the new Nexus 6, I think LG G2 is a great smartphone!
I saw some interesting asian forum with a lot of rom for D802..
Only waiting for LG to push android L. Sorry to say this but only a fool would invest in a new phone if they already have a G2. Perfect size, yea, neither too big nor small. A ton of features and big battery to back it up, check. Plus, great CPU power. G2 remains the best phone on the market.
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I Love my g2 is a fact. Nexus 6 have a dual front speaker, but the price.....565 euros???? I buy another flashgrip of Samsung, Lg. ..
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Not interested in replacing my G2 any time soon but after using the L preview for the last couple months on my nexus 4, I REALLY want it now on my G2.
Nexus 9 though is looking mighty joocy and am considering getting one to replace my old 2012 N7.
I'm hoping the Nexus 6 will be available on some operators in Ireland. It's a tad expensive to buy sim free. I was planning on upgrading to the Note 4 and selling it straightaway to fund the Nexus 6 but I'm not sure.
No operators offered the Nexus 4 or 5 in Ireland so I'm thinking it may be the same this time around but hope I'm wrong.
I dont think its going to take until December for us to see an L rom. My verizon s3 had an unofficial kitkat build by november. Not even a month. This leads me to believe that we should see an L build about a month or so later, that is if we dont run into any major roadblocks such as the new baseband doesnt work on aosp LTE. Anyways, I'm jumping out of my seat for L
Hoping that since the N5 is a sister device to the G2 porting goes well.
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Hey folks. I put together a video review for this device. Check it out if you get a chance!
I have a feeling this is going to get locked due to there being a review thread already, but good job! Enjoyed the video and your opinion on the pros and cons.
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This is my other thread, I previously made the Pixel Fold opinions thread.
You can discuss things about the Pixel Fold here
Not sure if this is genuine but found a pixel fold camera comparison video
If it's real then cameras every bit as good as iPhone
And this
I have my doubts about the authenticity, but thanks!
Here is an article with excerpts from interviews with the hardware team...
Google's designers on why the Pixel Fold isn't just another foldable | Engadget
Ahead of the Pixel Fold's official release later this month, Engadget got a chance to interview two product managers from Google to get a deeper look at what makes the company's first foldable so important..
www.engadget.com
Some of their comments dovetail with my experience with folding phones, in that the form factor is key to how they work; and we work with them. I really believe the Pixel is going to be game changing, if for no other reason than it proves out the passport form factor as the superior design.