Will wait till 2014
More details: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/14/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-details-slip-away/
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I'm feeling really good about buying the g2.
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We'll have it by Christmas thanks to CM or someone else. Don't sweat it.
This is my shocked face...
huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh?
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Oh god, this is like the DNA round 2. What have I gotten myself into?
http://forum.xda-/showthread.php?t=2527835
4.4 KitKat officially confirmed!
But but
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Old news
Yeah anyone who believed their initial claim of November/December was a fool. When buying the G2 I fully expected it to never be updated like so many of their other devices.
I am hoping to be wrong of course, but as other OEMs push 4.3 and LG continues its silence, the chances of an update get slimmer.
I'm trying to find an OEM that Skipped a version of Android when updating. Say 4.1 - 4.3 etc. Don't ever see it happen.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
I'm trying to find an OEM that Skipped a version of Android when updating. Say 4.1 - 4.3 etc. Don't ever see it happen.
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HTC One on all carriers except Verizon skipped 4.2
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Wifes Galaxy Note 2, still on 4.1, and my Note 10.1, still on 4.1. Both are supposed to be going straight to 4.3, but who knows....
This is typical of LG, which is why I hated my LG G2x when I got it. They just don't say ANYTHING. Why would you have a BRAND NEW PHONE on already super outdated software (4.2.2) and then remain hush on updates?!
I am in no rush really but at least say something like, "We're hard at work to bring the latest Android release to G2, ****, ***, and *****! Best case scenerio we should start rolling out in early 2014."
At least you know they're working on it and what devices will get what. It has to hurt sales. I mean it almost made me skip on the G2 just because it was running 4.2.2 when the Note 3 had 4.3. Your sales WILL increase if buyers know you are working on updates. If LG made a statement saying they were working on KitKat then I would have jumped on it earlier.
Funny thing is they'll probably release 4.3 in March of 2014 when we start seeing Android 5.0 stuff. Then LG will give up and never release another update past 4.3.
I just hope LG gives a **** this round or I will eventually smash my G2 and pick up something else. I'm already extremely edgy with LG since they stung me with the POS G2x. Great Phone turned into **** by LG. If they Ruin the new G2, they may never live it down.
I think you are greatly pissed by LG
LG G2
I like LG for theory bring out ohone with no bugs, so update is not needed. I'd rather have that and wait for new os and only see it fail cause again its a bad port lol.
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I'm feeling really good about buying the g2.
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Me too.. I used many phones and still have Xperia Z ultra, Lumia 925, my LG G2 is my primary one. The news about delaying KitKat update is a big surprise for me ....
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LG isn't going to announce plans. You'll wake up one day and it'll be there. They aren't going to let there flagship die just yet.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082347&page=2
Is it just for overseas?
itsmebryan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082347&page=2
Is it just for overseas?
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Considering its for a different model phone, on a different forum...
It isn't for this device.
PS--posted in wrong forum.
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Any news on this update? Like timeframe? 2 months?
Never, ever.
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Any news on this update? Like timeframe? 2 months?
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My fault. It was early and I just saw note 2 in the title. Please forgive me. lol
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ew-features-list-galaxy-note-2-shv-e250l.html
Some of those changes/fixes we have. Some of them we don't. The ones we don't have would be very nice to get, the sooner the better. Ya know, things like keyboard auto-correction. Doh. How the f*** did they miss that.
Anyways wrong section aside, I don't see why all the bashing. 4.1.2 will come to the Verizon Galaxy Note 2 so why hate?
DaRkL3AD3R said:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ew-features-list-galaxy-note-2-shv-e250l.html
Some of those changes/fixes we have. Some of them we don't. The ones we don't have would be very nice to get, the sooner the better. Ya know, things like keyboard auto-correction. Doh. How the f*** did they miss that.
Anyways wrong section aside, I don't see why all the bashing. 4.1.2 will come to the Verizon Galaxy Note 2 so why hate?
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Because people are asking ETAs which aren't allowed and also it's Verizon which is known for getting updates last every time (G-Nex still doesn't have 4.1? i think, GS3 just got 4.1) and many other phones that updates are still not out.
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Never, ever.
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You happen to be a Fletch fan?
G-Nex did get 4.1 but update since have been none. I have seen it around the internet, but still cant see why google cant just "auto update" the thing
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CleanRom is based off 4.1.2. I'm on 3.5, just haven't gotten around to updating to the latest release.
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+1 for Cleanrom.
I went through the whole Galaxy Nexus experience with Verizon. Took me 3 months to realize we would never get timely updates from them, so went custom and from then on always had the latest releases within a couple of days of Google releasing them.
This phone (Note 2) will never get timely updates from Verizon either - too much alteration and long test process. If you want the latest as soon as you can then a custom ROM is the closest you'll get.
You won't be seeing OS updates as quick from zip rom devs either.
I get that Verizon slows down Galaxy Nexus updates, but they are by far the most frequent and quickest of all Verizon devices.
adrynalyne said:
You won't be seeing OS updates as quick from zip rom devs either.
I get that Verizon slows down Galaxy Nexus updates, but they are by far the most frequent and quickest of all Verizon devices.
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It seems like Motorola updates are coming through faster (Razr M, Razr Maxx) got updates not too long after they came out.
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It seems like Motorola updates are coming through faster (Razr M, Razr Maxx) got updates not too long after they came out.
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Still not as fast or as frequent as a Galaxy Nexus.
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In case you haven't been keeping up with Google I/O, one of the BIG announcements was the release of a complete stock, unlocked, open Samsung Galaxy S4.
It will come with 4.2.2 I believe. It will get updates direct from Google.
However, it is a GSM device. What do you all think about it? Anyone been on the fence about switching phones? Anyone reserve a Verizon S4?
I think it's cool, and I hope Google drops more phones in this manner.
It's cool, but no real reason to get it above a regular s4 imo.
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It's cool, but no real reason to get it above a regular s4 imo.
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Not even unlocked an bootloader and updates straight from Google when they are released?
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Not even unlocked an bootloader and updates straight from Google when they are released?
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Half the s4's have an unlocked bootliader anyway and most people will be using custom roms, so the ota updates really don't matter.
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Not even unlocked an bootloader and updates straight from Google when they are released?
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It also not working on Verizon is a big reason why I won't be getting one. Also, it's $650.
Will the fact this S4 will have Stock android help out the devs for the Carrier's Models? CM etc..? Once all of the sources and what not are dropped by google?
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It also not working on Verizon is a big reason why I won't be getting one. Also, it's $650.
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$650 is lower compared to the DNAs full price at launch.
It not working on Verizon really does suck, perhaps some devs will port the ROM over to the CDMA version. I want complete and utter stock experience.
This phone pleases the Android purist in me. I so wish I could have it on my current phone, but I must be patient.
JerzeyLegend said:
$650 is lower compared to the DNAs full price at launch.
It not working on Verizon really does suck, perhaps some devs will port the ROM over to the CDMA version. I want complete and utter stock experience.
This phone pleases the Android purist in me. I so wish I could have it on my current phone, but I must be patient.
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Point being, I have an upgrade. So I can just get the GS4 for $199.
I imagine that since this exists, it would be pretty close to trivial for an almost complete stock experience on any GS4, as from past experience.
Huge letdown in my opinion.
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I think it's pretty amazing (and definitely surprising) that Samsung agreed to stock Android.
Hopefully this will set a trend with other manufacturers as well.
I would have been more excited if Google chose the GS4 AND the HTC One for its pure Nexus-like version. Even at full price a HTC One w/ pure AOSP would be a very very very compelling option for high end users. Arguably the best software paired with THE best hardware. That could be worth $650
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I would have been more excited if Google chose the GS4 AND the HTC One for its pure Nexus-like version. Even at full price a HTC One w/ pure AOSP would be a very very very compelling option for high end users. Arguably the best software paired with THE best hardware. That could be worth $650
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Agreed... But HTC doesnt have the "stones" to do that. Its led around by the nose from the carriers... snapping their fingers.. "here boy...here boy...cmon".... LOLOLOL....
Ex.... 16 gigs memory... no sd slot.... not helping devs (on the DL) to unlock phones. Now that would be epic. Till then they will always be second or even third consideration for me. I had a TBolt, Rezound, and now DNA. Loved all phones but Nooka please....get some ballz HTC!!!
I'd buy it in a heartbeat if it was compatible with Verizon. I'll have to settle for the normal one with Cyanogenmod.
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Doesn't this also mean that (so long as the bootloader remains unlockable) vzw s4 users can have 100% compatible aosp as son as the source is released? I don't know how different the models for each carrier are.
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As a former Samsung S2,Gnex, and Note 2, I will be joining this forum very soon.
The main reason were screen and battery life. Hope I won't miss the software support that Gnex had.
Cheers everybody!
haha，mine gnex-note2-g2
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Hope I won't miss the software support that Gnex had.
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Hi,
Maybe you should have a look in the dev sections... The G2 will not have the same support like a Nexus device...
Anyway welcome
There are already 5-6 different rom if not more.You will not need the 1million different roms anyway,the phone is by default almost flawless..
Purchased one myself earlier. Will get it later this week.
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I am getting one today for Sprint from Best Buy since iti s free, of course activation fee.
I have never used a phone without SD card before. So I am not sure how it works with custom ROM for downloads and factory reset etc? IF you format do yopu lose all personal data?
I don't think you will lose data, if you format just the right partition. Cwm or twrp will take care when give the command. Just don't format /data.
Another wild G2 user has been spotted!
Just got mine last weekend.
Free powerbank. Free flipcase. Free screen protector. Free non-matching paperbag.
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Being that apps loaded onto the SD card has not been supported by Android for quite a while, I see SD cards as a low priority option.
As for formatting, TWRP will not clear your data, unless you instruct it to.
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I just bought one off eBay. I was torn between the LG G2 and the Nexus 5 (especially after the 4.4.1 announcement) but after doing tons of research, it looks like the G2 might be the better option. Worst case scenario, if I end up hating it, I can always sell it for close to what I paid and get the Nexus 5.
Very satisfied with the g2
Today I pick my phone... Let see if I will have a positive feeling about LG on phones... Never had bthw... But I am confident this time..
You'll regret it. ...........regret not getting it sooner
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got mine last week and a red spigen slim armor case I love it I'm thinking of selling my G Pro and getting a G Pad now :good:
I am rooted/recovery but still on stock. The stock roms is good so far. I have installed custom StockMOD kernels 3.0 and I am quit happy.
Now, I know that questions are not allowed, but need help to understand what is "loki"? Then just root...
Never mind, found out it was a terminal updating tool.
I am in NYC, where do you guys get the G2 from in the US (aside from eBay)?
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I just bought one off eBay. I was torn between the LG G2 and the Nexus 5 (especially after the 4.4.1 announcement) but after doing tons of research, it looks like the G2 might be the better option. Worst case scenario, if I end up hating it, I can always sell it for close to what I paid and get the Nexus 5.
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I was in the same situation, I went G2. Definitely the better choice. The Nexus is nice though.
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ohhh those trollsssss
we dont even have kitkat on sight and they are already teasing us with popsicles
hahaha. that is a funny picture. Hopefully they skip kitkat and release lollipop! That would make Huawei really the best phablet I had. but time will tell.
Saw it too , made me chuckle . Who knows , maybe they have something up their sleeve ha !
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Skipping 4.4 would not be entirely unprecedented (Note II skipped an iteration of Android, either 4.2 or 4.3). However, I doubt a company that clearly does not have their US ducks in a row, so much so that they can't tell you if or when their new flagship will even be sold here, will be putting Lollipop on our AM2 anytime soon.
I don't know why you would say that? I have had nothing but a pleasant experience with Huawei and I'm running 3 Mate2s at my company and all unlocked and Rooted. Communication with [email protected] has always gave me prompt bootloader unlock codes and I would not be surprised to see this phone get L. It's the only phone they have out with LTE in America and will be forced to update to stay in the game. However right now the phone works and looks great and for $300 you can't get a better phone
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Won't matter to me if it never gets an update. My last phone, a Note1, was stuck at 4.1.2 for almost 18 months, and it didn't bother me one bit. It was STABLE.
My Mate2, same setup. It's STABLE that is what I'm after, be it JB, KK or Lollipop.
I got excited and asked them about it, but they might know me by now haha.
https://plus.google.com/116259104144339004134/posts/UeHCYxyHavY
Its been confirmed they got it into the hands of developers at the big android bbq
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You know I've actually been thinking about this ever since they posted that picture a month ago that showed the Android 'L' style navigation buttons.... I have been secretly wondering all this time if they were planning on skipping KitKat altogether in favor of one big upgrade to Android 5.0 (what we now know is called Lollipop). This pretty much tracks with that.... oooh how I'd love to be right on this one!
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Kid_Ding said:
https://plus.google.com/116259104144339004134/posts/UeHCYxyHavY
Its been confirmed they got it into the hands of developers at the big android bbq
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What? I see no mention of Lollipop on that post.... only that they handed out phones to a few developers at a BBQ.
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What? I see no mention of Lollipop on that post.... only that they handed out phones to a few developers at a BBQ.
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Confirmed that we'll possibly get some development progress on custom/aosp or even lollipop ports to our device. We currently gained official support for TWRP. That's a big step.
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He's talking about the picture on Instagram of the HAM2 laying on lollipops. I believe Huawei was offering free lollipops. connect the dots.
Looks like invisiblek is gonna give us some AOSP love soon!
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Sweet!
Oh thank god! Just in time for my lollipop too
Yessssssss
dragonboydbboy said:
Oh thank god! Just in time for my lollipop too
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See also https://plus.google.com/10951101595...con&utm_medium=chrome_app&utm_campaign=chrome
its a shame the devs still havent released the signing tool yet, I think the people who are developing are using fastboot.
This is exciting.
I'll say this again. The first developer who releases a stable AOSP ROM for the Verizon G3 has a $50 donation coming from me.
Rodeojones said:
This is exciting.
I'll say this again. The first developer who releases a stable AOSP ROM for the Verizon G3 has a $50 donation coming from me.
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I will put 20$ in for stable AOSP
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We are so stinking close. Can't wait!
Yes ... Will definitely love me some AOSP on my G3. Some CM 11 would be great! Lol
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sd_N said:
Yes ... Will definitely love me some AOSP on my G3. Some CM 11 would be great! Lol
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Im ready for cm 12
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Im ready for cm 12
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I'm ready for CM ANYTHING!
This is exciting news, G3 coming along nicely! ?
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its a shame the devs still havent released the signing tool yet, I think the people who are developing are using fastboot.
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Lol so wrong no fastboot on Verizon g3
you zero the laf
I look forward to Android 5.0 for the G3. I just loaded it on my Nexus 7 2013 and I swear that it is faster and I really like the new version of Android L.
A working version on the G3 would be exciting.
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I was browsing the other G3 forums and it looks like CM has a lot of things broken stil. Camera, bluetooth and etc. So it may be awhile before we get a rom here that has enough working to be usable. Looks like we will need some sources for things like the laser focus on the camera and such. Hope something happens soon. Seems every phone short of Nexus is getting a hard to develop for.
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johnciaccio said:
I was browsing the other G3 forums and it looks like CM has a lot of things broken stil. Camera, bluetooth and etc. So it may be awhile before we get a rom here that has enough working to be usable. Looks like we will need some sources for things like the laser focus on the camera and such. Hope something happens soon. Seems every phone short of Nexus is getting a hard to develop for.
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LG has the source firmware for every variant available on their website so at least we have the necessary resources to make it happen. Unfortunately, when it comes to features like Knock-On and OIS, some features from the kernel source will have to be ported and implemented on a 4.4.4 kernel. This is usually not an easy task as Android kernels are written in C and the kernel for 4.4.4 has been more or less overhauled and restructured since 4.4.2. Android L's kernel could be a whole different beast since Google changed so much within subvariants of the same kernel. Hopefully, when the Nexus 6 is available, it's use of OIS on a 5.0 kernel could give us some insight as to how to go about porting it. Then again, the issue arises of differnet lens and laser manufacturers being used and the possibility of obfuscated code within the kernel to protect against modifications to hardware.
However, we need to keep up the positivity. Now that every G3 variant has been Bump'd it is only a matter of time before we see some fully-functional AOSP love on this beautiful device.
please please i want aosp or else im selling!
update!
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