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So after spending MONTHS trying to train my wife to be an android lover. One of her clients GAVE her an iPhone and now she's sold out. Fine. Not a big deal ...because I HATE the iPhone...I am a firm believer that over all the android is a better phone . But its hard to make that point..when she's holding the iPhone 4 and I'm holding my LG p509. Now of course ivlove my Opt BUT...I'm gonna need an upgrade ..now I'm pretty broke but IV got a few bucks (USD) ...but what I DO have are two ..perfect condition LG p509 s. HERES MY QUESTION TO YOU WISE MEN (and ladies) is there any site I could trade my two phones in for a better One? Which android should I think about moving too?? And what would be the best way to go about it. Please? A little advice?
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Okay, I do have to disagree with you just a bit. You see, even as a true Android lover, you can't say things like "Android is superior in all ways." Honestly, iPhone sales are not decreasing. Many people I know still enjoy using their iPhone because they find it simple. These people can't be bothered about what overclocking is and they already feel a great sense of accomplishment with Cydia installed on their iPhones
Here's just my 2¢ on what you should be looking out for your new phone. Firstly, you should get a phone with at least a dual core processor (powerful huh? Wait till you see phones running quad core ). Secondly, you would want a phone with a larger screen display. Let's be honest here. O1 is a very good phone (my first android phone) and I love it. However, I am unable to enjoy fully games such as GTA3. Lastly, since you're such an Android lover, do checkout the xda development page for your future phone. Surely you'd want a phone that is constantly being developed by a pro active community?
Have a nice day!
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Thank you so much for your awesome input! I apologize for my earlier iPhone bashing session. I was simply freshly frustrated by my wife's betrayal. lol!
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LOL..
i suggest you give in to ur wife....
that way you dont have to worry about changing the phone
if i were you i wouldnt mind at all if someone close to me has a better gadget... ive got what satisfies my needs
No your missing the point lol. I need to upgrade my phone anyway. I just need help on deciding which phone to go too. What about a Nexus??
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Jgreenmusic said:
No your missing the point lol. I need to upgrade my phone anyway. I just need help on deciding which phone to go too. What about a Nexus??
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Wait till mwc better phones will be out
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@Jgreenmusic You can use your very own XDA Market, start now, because it is my belief that when you have something to sell...don't delay! Happy selling!
First, try to look on xda which phone has the largest developer (i don't how you will find it) and when you know it already see the specs at gsmarena.com
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Wait till mwc better phones will be out
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What is mwc? ?
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What is mwc? ?
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It's mobile world Congress if I'm not wrong. You should be waiting a while more, since Samsung promised to release phones with better battery life this year. Seems promising and I would wait and see if I were you and if I wasn't in a hurry to get a new phone
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It's mobile world Congress if I'm not wrong. You should be waiting a while more, since Samsung promised to release phones with better battery life this year. Seems promising and I would wait and see if I were you and if I wasn't in a hurry to get a new phone
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I think that motorola have 1 new phone with high-end spec, high mAh of battery, and also good style/good looking android phone.. as i read on google they(the writter of article) said its sold with low price with their spec(also i don't know it sold with bundle or not) 300-400 USD.
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mwc!!!! you don't know mwc ! ? Google it! (use the tiny button on the phone ) it's mobile world Congress! it's the biggest mobile event of the year and the bestest of the best phones of the year are released/unveiled there! (might take somewhat a month to reach markets, depending on where ur from) I'm looking forward to it!
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Get a phone that is exactly what you want.forget the specs.forget the media propaganda.find a phone that is the right size.is fast enough and dose what you want it to. The reason I phone users are so happy with their phone is that they are all the same.there is nothing that is different or even slightly special from any other iPhone.everything works the same and there is no chance of some individuality might cause a problem.
Get the phone that fits your individuality.be it Android or apple.
hi there mate, thank you for posting this as i have been in the same connundrum over the past few months.the things that concerns me when choosing a new phone are:1. unlocked bootloader as some phones shipped with locked bootloaders. this cannot be a good indication for future developments on the platform. 2. wheter or not the phone has a strong developer community support. i see this as an important feature to ensure that my mew phone would be able to stay fresh for at least the next 18 months.to be honest, i was so close to ditching my optimus one last month, having had the phone as my trusty companion for over a year. but the recent development in cm9 port for our phone (time and time again, the optimus one dev community has never failed to surprise me) had allowed me to stick with the phone for atleast another couple of months, enough time to see whats in store for us after wmc.
Btw , have u tried selling your two o1s on eBay?
The iPhone sucks at price, the only nice thing about it are the animations, you can take a phone with 2x the specs of iPhone woth half price
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One last thing: Please keep one of your O1! O1 still isn't a legacy device, you know
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You are all awesome thanks so much for all the feed back keep it comin
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Best Launchers for O1?
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Best Launchers for O1?
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Wrong thread
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Best Android Phone
Galaxy S2 or Note perhaps..
Wait for new phones
S3,new nexus is on way...
I decided to make one so we can chat about anything while we wait on development... So what do you all say? Let's get to know each other... Also please don't send this to off topic moderators, because right now I only care about Optimus G community not everyone...
I'll start it off, my names Jose born and raised in California USA, Orange County... 22 years old, hobbies include phones gaming and great movies/anime/shows... Your turn! Ps3 name: HyDRo-GEN-
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Bored on Xmas eve? Me too.
I'm Greg - 26 years old. I was born in Moscow, Russia and moved to Dallas,TX when I was 5. Been here ever since. I have too many hobbies apart from my inner-nerd. I have slowly stopped video games over the past year or so because I really do not have time for them anymore.
(Actually got engaged 2 days ago... so this will keep things interesting)
I like music. Always am going to shows (especially to Viking/Black/Death/Folk/etc Metal) I play guitar, keys, and accordion. All on an amateur level.
I hit the gym 4-5 days a week for 1.5-2 hours each session. I used to be in really bad shape due to sitting around with video games/android phones. I've been doing this for 1.5 years, and don't look like I know anything about Android devices now
I work in IT as a project manager. This means my technical skills are very limited. Yes, it does bother me that I cannot help too much on XDA.
I plan on keeping this phone for the entire duration of my contract with ATT, so you folks should see some activity from me on these forums.
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Bored on Xmas eve? Me too.
I'm Greg - 26 years old. I was born in Moscow, Russia and moved to Dallas,TX when I was 5. Been here ever since. I have too many hobbies apart from my inner-nerd. I have slowly stopped video games over the past year or so because I really do not have time for them anymore.
(Actually got engaged 2 days ago... so this will keep things interesting)
I like music. Always am going to shows (especially to Viking/Black/Death/Folk/etc Metal) I play guitar, keys, and accordion. All on an amateur level.
I hit the gym 4-5 days a week for 1.5-2 hours each session. I used to be in really bad shape due to sitting around with video games/android phones. I've been doing this for 1.5 years, and don't look like I know anything about Android devices now
I work in IT as a project manager. This means my technical skills are very limited. Yes, it does bother me that I cannot help too much on XDA.
I plan on keeping this phone for the entire duration of my contract with ATT, so you folks should see some activity from me on these forums.
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Im in tyler not that far from you
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Well my name is Mike I'm 27 and work at a bank. Hobbies are phones and cars been messing with phones for about six years. More of a lucker but post sometimes.
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I'm mike too...also work at a bank...
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Leah, 21. From California but in Portland Oregon now. Employed student.
Likes: animals, technology, video games, adventuring.
Peeves: idiots.
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Lol I must admit I got pretty flabby before too but I'm working on it now with a return to 24 hour fit. Anyhow let what made you guys but an LG Optimus G? I originally bought the one x+ but sold it after three weeks and bought this... Couldn't be happier, well unless I had some original android roms lol
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This is my 4th android phone. I have learned over time that the best option to go with is a device with as close of specs to the current nexus as possible.
I really wanted a nexus 4, but don't want to miss out on LTE, especially if I an already technically paying for it.
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Bored on Christmas too lol we need a Christmas present rom... I guess no one else wants to introduce themselves... Shut ins! Lol jk
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I won't reveal my age but father of three, husband and android lover. Second android phone. Loving the OG came from infuse 4g. Cannot wait to see how far this phone can go
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I got 4 kids I'm 31
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drwario said:
I got 4 kids I'm 31
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Busy man.
We're all very busy, sleep takes a lot of my agenda
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Will, 21, Rhode Island.
Full time computer science student on winter break (YESSSSSSSS). Enjoy cars, phones, and beer. Broke as heyull!
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Will, 21, Rhode Island.
Full time computer science student on winter break (YESSSSSSSS). Enjoy cars, phones, and beer. Broke as heyull!
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Ditto. xD
31, Atlanta, Georgia. I had iPhones from the original and stopped at the iPhone 4. I was certain they were superior to Android until I realized, I was totally bored with apple. So I sold the iPhone and picked up the Note in March, switched to the HTC One X and now my LG Optimus G, which was sent to me by AT&T to make me happy when I went through two One Xs. I love this phone and can't wait to root when the Nocturnal Team puts out a jelly bean based Rom. Next goal is to learn to code so eventually I can develop for Android
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My favorite beer is sierra Nevada
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My favorite beer is sierra Nevada
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Shiner Bock. Pride and joy of Texas.
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gregk232 said:
Shiner Bock. Pride and joy of Texas.
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Blue moon
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Blue moon
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+1, can't go wrong with Blue Moon.
I'm willing to try any beer, it's just not all of them make the cut.
So I have my hands on this beast now! I started out with a Nexus 4, traded for an Oppo Find 5, then traded that for a Note2 traded that for a Xperia Z, traded that for a Galaxy S4, then traded that for a HTC One, then traded that for an LG G2!
I am keeping my eye out for the Moto X, its intriguing to me...BUT not over the LG G2, this thing lasts ALL day on battery.
My question now is.... am I holding the original designed phone that the Nexus 5 is being made out of? Should I consider getting the Nexus 5? I dont care for the stock Android thing or updates because I am rooted so that is not a factor.
Maybe you should get into cars. Start off with a pinto, end up with a Lamborghini.
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Maybe you should get into cars. Start off with a pinto, end up with a Lamborghini.
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Hahaha you made my day bro! Really my thoughts!
@op Bro you look so lucky or you are living in an idiot surrounding! (No offence intended).
Holy smokes that me laugh out loud !!!!!!
Yeah man all of my trades were done locally through Craigslist, every one always tells me " I dont have the money you have to always having a newer phone" I am like WTF? I never pay full price for my phones. I always trade... its so dumb to me that people think they have to stick with the phone they signed a 2 year contract with...SMH
I honestly didn't think i would get someone to trade my HTC One for a G2, but when I got that offer i made sure to do it ASAP!
Anyways what do you guys think? Or better yet what would you do? go for the N5 or stick with G2?
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Holy smokes that me laugh out loud !!!!!!
Yeah man all of my trades were done locally through Craigslist, every one always tells me " I dont have the money you have to always having a newer phone" I am like WTF? I never pay full price for my phones. I always trade... its so dumb to me that people think they have to stick with the phone they signed a 2 year contract with...SMH
I honestly didn't think i would get someone to trade my HTC One for a G2, but when I got that offer i made sure to do it ASAP!
Anyways what do you guys think? Or better yet what would you do? go for the N5 or stick with G2?
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Lmao I trade on cl all the time. At times it can be shady but if your smart you shouldn't be tricked
But for the first time I bought a phone full price which is my g2. It kinda hurt dropping the cash but I knew I was going to get a hell of a phone so its worth it 100%
Had a work buddy want to trade for a 5s he just got but no way lmao!
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Lmao I trade on cl all the time. At times it can be shady but if your smart you shouldn't be tricked
But for the first time I bought a phone full price which is my g2. It kinda hurt dropping the cash but I knew I was going to get a hell of a phone so its worth it 100%
Had a work buddy want to trade for a 5s he just got but no way lmao!
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Yeah same thing here, I recived the same offer too for a 5S, and i said nah.
I do the same exact thing! You be surprised what kind of deals Ive gotten. Patience is the key, My best one was probably trading an old S3 for a brand new Droid DNA Verizon Employee editition, flipped that easily.
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Lmao I trade on cl all the time. At times it can be shady but if your smart you shouldn't be tricked
But for the first time I bought a phone full price which is my g2. It kinda hurt dropping the cash but I knew I was going to get a hell of a phone so its worth it 100%
Had a work buddy want to trade for a 5s he just got but no way lmao!
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Lol...same thing happened with me also. Paying full price sux but this phone makes it worth it
i also got my G2 from a S4 trade lol welcome to the club !
You are guys very lucky!
In my country it is very difficult to trade phones. We usually sell used and buy used or new. This process causes loss of money as you know!
I have always tried to trade but never worked! (Most of the time trades are just not logical ; like an s3 for a blackberry curve or such)
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Life Engineer said:
You are guys very lucky!
In my country it is very difficult to trade phones. We usually sell used and buy used or new. This process causes loss of money as you know!
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And that's the thing it's mostly a loss for no matter what hobbie/hobbies your in. Unless you have a iPhone. That's the only phone you can pretty Much get almost full price of what its worth new
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So now back to the topic...now that the N5 is officially released...are you guys intrigued by it?
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So now back to the topic...now that the N5 is officially released...are you guys intrigued by it?
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Honestly the only thing thats a big factor are the prices. The lg g2 is better then the nexus 5 IF you are rooted (pure android). Bought my lg g2 from a guy that didnt need for 500 bucks. 50 dollar difference than the nexus 5 that just came out. just got cyanogen on it and it'll work as good as the nexus 5. The nexus 5 only had the pure android experience and the price as an advantage. I got both of these from my LG g2 so for me there was no point in getting the nexus 5.
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No..... For right now, the g2 roms are coming and the one I wanted was cm, and now we got nightlies so I'm good. Now n5 development will DOMINATE the g2 of course.
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I am also waiting on CM for the T-Mobile version..... i think right now the camera isnt working.
I think the n5 is cool but, that battery and those side buttons. I got burned quick on my nexus 4 because pure android to me gets boring after a while. I like the stock g2 rom.
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Lol u got that Oppo from me didn't u??
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Lol u got that Oppo from me didn't u??
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Not sure.... You live in Dallas?
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Holy smokes that me laugh out loud !!!!!!
Yeah man all of my trades were done locally through Craigslist, every one always tells me " I dont have the money you have to always having a newer phone" I am like WTF? I never pay full price for my phones. I always trade... its so dumb to me that people think they have to stick with the phone they signed a 2 year contract with...SMH
I honestly didn't think i would get someone to trade my HTC One for a G2, but when I got that offer i made sure to do it ASAP!
Anyways what do you guys think? Or better yet what would you do? go for the N5 or stick with G2?
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Someone offered me a 2013 Nexus 7 and a HTC One for my White 32gb Note 3. I am pretty sure i am getting the G2. Really would love the N5 , but Google play says it won't leave the wear house for 3 weeks and I don't have anything to b use til thenn can't 3 weeks for a phone...I hear the G2 is pretty dope and almost the same performance wise as the note 3. I am nervous I am gonna miss this note 3 too much tho. Just can't hand not being able to rom/kernel all that good stuff.
Still thinking about that Nexus 7 and HTC ONE trade.
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Not sure.... You live in Dallas?
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Yep, and u got that One from me too I think for the international Z.
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Took me 2 months but I convinced my wife and my 15 year old that the G2 was the way to go. So there are now 3 of them in our house now lol.
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I have been trying to talk my wife into getting one. I need to get her away from ios since I'm her tech support. That os drives my crazy.
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jao36 said:
I have been trying to talk my wife into getting one. I need to get her away from ios since I'm her tech support. That os drives my crazy.
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Ya I hate everything Apple lol. That's what my family used also until recently. It's an adjustment for them coming off ios but for the better for sure.
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It's hard to convince people away from Apple and Samsung. Can't understand how people can't like the G2...although it's not perfect, it's pure amazing.
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
It's hard to convince people away from Apple and Samsung. Can't understand how people can't like the G2...although it's not perfect, it's pure amazing.
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Ya only way I'll trade this out will be for the G3. Rumored 8 core processor and 3 gig ram. I'm already sold lol. Slightly larger screen also.
Just hope they refine the stock firmware.
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It's hard to convince people away from Apple and Samsung. Can't understand how people can't like the G2...although it's not perfect, it's pure amazing.
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It all comes down to marketing. Samsung did a good job in this & LG didn't. A waste that an amazing phone like this never given a chance to fight.
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It all comes down to marketing. Samsung did a good job in this & LG didn't. A waste that an amazing phone like this never given a chance to fight.
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Ya I agree with that. But that actually makes the G2 even more of a major contender in my eyes because it's popularity is still growing regardless.
Couple that with Samsung's basically failed watch campanion promotions. And the rumored improvements to come on the G3. And I think LG has the foundation for an epic device long term. As long as they clean up the software.
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Speaking of new LGs, the LG G Pro 2 announced. Titanium gray looks sweeeeeeet!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...n-800-android-4-4-13mp-camera-and-3gb-of-ram/
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
Speaking of new LGs, the LG G Pro 2 announced. Titanium gray looks sweeeeeeet!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...n-800-android-4-4-13mp-camera-and-3gb-of-ram/
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Yep pretty sexy. No shiny back plate to lol. Should give the Note 3 a run for its money. Even though I think the G2 has it beat in every aspect except screen size.
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Ya only way I'll trade this out will be for the G3. Rumored 8 core processor and 3 gig ram. I'm already sold lol. Slightly larger screen also.
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Screen size is already going a little too far. Plz stop asking for bigger screens
I wish flagships stop at 5 inch screen and leave the bigger size for phablets.
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Screen size is already going a little too far. Plz stop asking for bigger screens
I wish flagships stop at 5 inch screen and leave the bigger size for phablets.
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I agree with that also. The screen is plenty big. If I want a bigger screen I'll just use a 7/10 inch tablet. Bigger screen on a phone just isn't practical in my opinion and intrusive in most cases.
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My dad has a G Flex and my mom has a Nexus 5 so in a way we're sort of a G2 family.
But then my sister's the black sheep with a Moto X.
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My dad has a G Flex and my mom has a Nexus 5 so in a way we're sort of a G2 family.
But then my sister's the black sheep with a Moto X.
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As long as it's not an Apple lol.
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Took me 2 months but I convinced my wife and my 15 year old that the G2 was the way to go. So there are now 3 of them in our house now lol.
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Roflmao!
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Have you tried out the Vutalk feature yet? It seems cool/fun but I don't know anyone else with an LG phone, unfortunately, so I can't test it out myself.
Other than the slippery back, easy-to-scratch screen, mediocre speakers, and lack of cute aftermarket cases, I LOVE the G2. The Knock On feature and battery life are so damn amazing. Every phone should implement Knock On!
I have super high expectations for the G3 after being wowed by so many of the G2's features. The "delightful discoveries" page is great!
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I have had the G2 since mid December. I gave my wife my old S2 skyrocket and sold a HTC one x I used as well.She loves my g2 and how stable it is..I offered to buy her a Optimus G or G pro off eBay but I can't get her off her skyrocket.She said when she needs another phone she will for sure want a lg because of the UI.
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We bought G2's the day after it launched in Canada. And 1 S4 which is being used as a toy by my youngest. I have a MacBook which I love, and an iPhone 4 which I loved. I was all set on getting the entire family on iPhones by the end of last year. And then the unthinkable happened: at my daughter's request I started looking at Androids. At first I was 100% opposed. But Apple's lacklustre iPhone 5x announcement and their refusal to make a bigger screen phone sold me on Android. And now I would laugh in the face of any offer to switch back to iPhone. The G2 has been the best phone on the market since it came out.
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Ya family is for sure not regretting switching from iPhone to the G2. I'm just hoping the G3 is going to live up to the rumors or exceed them. I really don't plan on switching phone brands in the future. Or is anyone in our house lol.
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My last two phones were Samsung...never again. I went to get my G2 on Friday, the Verizon store was sold out and so were all the stores in the area. The sales rep ( a family friend) just ordered it online for me and should arrive Monday.
$99 for a 32 gig phone with these monster specs? Yes please!
Hey guys... Been in the forums for a long while and mostly just browse and read... I have a bone stock unrooted g2 on sprint.. I really must say this is the best phone I've ever owned.. Actually got it on a whim when I bricked my HTC one... Well maybe bricked it's stuck in the stock recovery with no android version installed.. Don't ask lol..
Anyway back to the point.. I got an email today from a friend telling me the g2 is end of life?? Being replaced with s4 or s4 mini... I really would hope this isn't the end of the g2... I know the g3 is coming out and everything else but man this is to quick isn't it? I just got this phone lol... Does anyone know if this is bad or not? I've never really paid attention but the only phone I know was EOL while had it was the Motorola photon and they stopped updating it soon after... I know damn well this phone can handle any android they throw at it so what is that about??
Again thanks guys for everything.. Been here since the HTC hero lol.. Came a long way since then and man android is amazing.. Thanks for everything fellas
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phillyman7200 said:
Hey guys... Been in the forums for a long while and mostly just browse and read... I have a bone stock unrooted g2 on sprint.. I really must say this is the best phone I've ever owned.. Actually got it on a whim when I bricked my HTC one... Well maybe bricked it's stuck in the stock recovery with no android version installed.. Don't ask lol..
Anyway back to the point.. I got an email today from a friend telling me the g2 is end of life?? Being replaced with s4 or s4 mini... I really would hope this isn't the end of the g2... I know the g3 is coming out and everything else but man this is to quick isn't it? I just got this phone lol... Does anyone know if this is bad or not? I've never really paid attention but the only phone I know was EOL while had it was the Motorola photon and they stopped updating it soon after... I know damn well this phone can handle any android they throw at it so what is that about??
Again thanks guys for everything.. Been here since the HTC hero lol.. Came a long way since then and man android is amazing.. Thanks for everything fellas
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Don't worry about it. LG rarely updates a phone more than once or twice anyway. The devs at XDA will take care of us as long as they still use it. Like you said, it's got more than enough horsepower to last a while. Probably the only real killer will be when everyone goes to x64 operating systems.
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Jank4AU said:
Don't worry about it. LG rarely updates a phone more than once or twice anyway. The devs at XDA will take care of us as long as they still use it. Like you said, it's got more than enough horsepower to lay a while. Probably the only real killer will be when everyone goes to x64 operating systems.
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This is indeed the phone to beat. Thank you very much for the information you have.
I read that a carrier in Canada has put an "end of life" on the g2, and they do list s4 as an alternative. It's also known that the g3 is in the works and will be out this summer. 4.4.2 may be the last official android version for the g2.
However! There is a huge development community behind the g2, so it's likely that versions will continue well into the future, the g3 ROM will likely be ported to the g2. When the g2 does stop receiving official updates, I would root and be happy with what the devs here can cook up
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Did not know this, should have done more research really dissapointed! Phone is going on eBay soon and cut my losses and return to the nexus line
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heleos said:
I read that a carrier in Canada has put an "end of life" on the g2, and they do list s4 as an alternative. It's also known that the g3 is in the works and will be out this summer. 4.4.2 may be the last official android version for the g2.
However! There is a huge development community behind the g2, so it's likely that versions will continue well into the future, the g3 ROM will likely be ported to the g2. When the g2 does stop receiving official updates, I would root and be happy with what the devs here can cook up
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How can anyone think the S4 is a superior phone to this?
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Here's the article: http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/04/19/l...as-hints-of-a-summer-g3-announcement-surface/
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MRobbo80 said:
Did not know this, should have done more research really dissapointed! Phone is going on eBay soon and cut my losses and return to the nexus line
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Why get rid of this phone? This phone is arguably a step above the Nexus line so far. We have plenty of AOSP options to choose from and now that we have official Kit Kat we will surely have plenty of new/more stable options.
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Well I for one will not get rid of the g2..i really do just like this phone haha... I have managed to keep the phone stock this long and may keep it stock til the day comes they stop supporting it... Then yes i will root and keep it alive.. Even as a back up.. I just hate to see it go officially.. Can anyone else see 5.0 running fine on this phone cause I for one believe it will.. Sounds good don't it.. G2 5.0..lol hopefully one day
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All this means is that LG is going to stop producing the phone in favor of a newer model. Samsung makes their phones for years beyond their relevant lifespan and you can still find ancient Galaxy phones like the S2 on the shelves. The S3 is still the absolute go-to phone for any free contract, prepaid or non-contract deals. LG is a much smaller manufacturer and doesn't have the deals and agreements like Samsung does to pimp out their phones.
The Galaxy S4 is not going anywhere, it's going to stick around just as long as any of the Galaxy S flagships if not longer. The LG G2 will just be EoL as far as the carrier is concerned. So if you're a Bell customer, I'd recommend to get familiar with modifying your phone because Bell is likely not to push you any future updates.
slayer3032 said:
All this means is that LG is going to stop producing the phone in favor of a newer model. Samsung makes their phones for years beyond their relevant lifespan and you can still find ancient Galaxy phones like the S2 on the shelves. The S3 is still the absolute go-to phone for any free contract, prepaid or non-contract deals. LG is a much smaller manufacturer and doesn't have the deals and agreements like Samsung does to pimp out their phones.
The Galaxy S4 is not going anywhere, it's going to stick around just as long as any of the Galaxy S flagships if not longer. The LG G2 will just be EoL as far as the carrier is concerned. So if you're a Bell customer, I'd recommend to get familiar with modifying your phone because Bell is likely not to push you any future updates.
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Not sure what you mean by deals because the G2 was free much sooner than the S3. The OG and G2 both saw rapid price drops.
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Jank4AU said:
Not sure what you mean by deals because the G2 was free much sooner than the S3. The OG and G2 both saw rapid price drops.
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When I got my G2, the S3 was being peddled by every single carrier and given out like candy. You are/were able to pick up the S3 on almost any shelf as a prepaid device and if you signed into any deal that had free phones you got a S3. Samsung is still most likely making the S3, "emerging markets"(I assume) and every prepaid company basically relies on that phone. LG has none of those deals really and you'll never find a G2 in a plastic package hanging on a shelf at Walmart. Within 6 months, you'll most likely see the S4 in those packages.
This just says that LG is going to stop production of the G2 most likely because the G3 is coming out. LG doesn't have the market or ability to continue to sell their old flagship phone for years on end. They probably didn't have a huge profit margin on it since they can't sell and pump out millions upon millions of the phone. Thus since sales are tapering off and people are going for the new M8/S5 they're focusing on moving forward.
This could also just simply mean Bell is going to stop selling it since it's not selling well for them.
Jank4AU said:
How can anyone think the S4 is a superior phone to this?
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It's probably only LG's fault, not the carriers. If LG stopped making the G2 and started the G3 (due to limited manufacturing capacity), the carriers can't get any more stock so they list it as End Of Life. Meanwhile, the S4 is still being manufactured (even the S3 4G is still manufactured) so that's why they list it as alternative.
MRobbo80 said:
Did not know this, should have done more research really dissapointed! Phone is going on eBay soon and cut my losses and return to the nexus line
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Can you buy a Nexus 4 today, and Google i think has 18 month update policy, so next version might be the last for Nexus 4 too. Fact is in today's tech world, you have a new flagship every 6 months, that does not necessarily mean you have to upgrade every 6 months.
Even if 4.5 is launched by end of this year, 95% of apps will still work on 4.4 and our phone is more then capable to handle them. So sit back and enjoy mate, until you wanna get suck in number wars and not care about the experience
I wouldn't let the EOL tag scare anybody away from this beast of a phone. Thanks to the awesome XDA forums, rooting, and a new battery; I made my old Droid Eris last for 2+ years and still going strong before getting a different phone. And the Droid Eris was EOL like 3 hours after I bought it haha
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phillyman7200 said:
I know the g3 is coming out and everything else but man this is to quick isn't it? I just got this phone lol... Does anyone know if this is bad or not?
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Nope. The last Android for G2 will be in 2015. Look for Optimus G Pro, it is year old and it got Kitkat 2nd update in Korea. So stop FUD