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Hi guys
I'm looking at getting this phone in July when it's released in Canada. I just want to know how many people who bought the most recent phones are having problems with screens (yellowing), and the battery/reboot issues.
I love this phone but now I see all the problems it has I'm not as inclined to buy it...
Thanks,
Elliott
Starholdest said:
Hi guys
I'm looking at getting this phone in July when it's released in Canada. I just want to know how many people who bought the most recent phones are having problems with screens (yellowing), and the battery/reboot issues.
I love this phone but now I see all the problems it has I'm not as inclined to buy it...
Thanks,
Elliott
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Can you get this thread closed by a mod and then create one exactly the same but add the option "I have no problems"?
i honestly dont have any issues with it..
Crap sorry I forgot that option...
Thanks for the replies
no problems with mine either. best phone ive had - easily.
I have the yellowing screen, but tbh, only when I searched for it, I noticed, on normal daylight outside or inside, while txting or browsing net, by watching movies or playing games, you willl NEVER notice it, unless you are looking for it. and its only when its showing darkgrey color and only when brightness is less than 50%, that was the only condition I was able to see it, any other color will NOT have this issue, and if you have combination of more colors, you have no chance to see it...
This cannot annoy me more than the fact that I will send my SGSII for repair and be without it for 2 weeks and then get it back with new display, but same issue..
Again here ... NO issues at all. Amazingly good phone!,
I have not noticed any battery or spontaneous reboots on my SGS. I bought it in early June.
Neither did I notice the yellow banding, but this does not mean that it is there.
no problems so far
I got my phone a week ago today, had no issues at all its a fantastic android, the best I have ever owned.
5 bad pixels here. No other issues.
No problems at all with the phone, best one I ever had
(and I'm now in my 50's, so I've had a lot of phones)
The unlucky people with problems are a bit like the unlucky HTC Desire owners, when it first came out many had to be returned for repair.
I dont have any of these problems. I got my phone 17th June
My battery used 0% of the battery while being inactive for 12 hours
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bruflot said:
I dont have any of these problems. I got my phone 17th June
My battery used 0% of the battery while being inactive for 12 hours
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I'd find this rater unusual than great... you probably would like to check if your battery is showing the stats correclty
bruflot said:
I dont have any of these problems. I got my phone 17th June
My battery used 0% of the battery while being inactive for 12 hours
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Zheiko said:
I'd find this rater unusual than great... you probably would like to check if your battery is showing the stats correclty
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It's obviously not. It's not actually possible for it to use 0% of the battery and remain on. Hell - the battery would run dry if it wasn't even in the phone, given enough time, so it's never using 0% unless it's actually empty!!!
fellow canuck here using it on Fido. love it. no problems here. I never turn down my brightness below 100%, seems like a slap in the face to all the engineers who helped develop the super AMOLED+ screen
I got mine 7 days ago and it's back in it's box ready to go back! I should say I'm getting another one though.
Mine had a very poor microphone, so poor infact that when I called myself and left a voicemail, I couldn't understand it Also had a reception issue, and was generally a lemon!
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was one of the very first to get the aussie SgsII, was delivered on june 1st, no issues what so ever
knock on wood.
Thanks for all the responses guys. Any more would be great!
Hello all,
Long term lurker, decided to finally register and just give a few points about my experience for those that are still on the fence about the LG Optimus G.
I personally love this phone, I've had the iPhone for a while moving from the 3g to 3gs to the 4 and handled the 4s plenty (wifes phone) and the iPhone 5 did not impress me much. I won't go into what I felt was lacking in the iPhone but mention my hesitation(s) on coming to android and specifically this phone.
The biggest reason I was hesitant was that the phone came with ICS with a "planned upgrade" in the future. This is a not an issue IMO- if you are thinking of coming from iPhone to android ICS is more than sufficient and you will be more than happy with it. The phone is very snappy and smooth, no hesitation. If you want Jelly bean just to have Jelly bean you can either be patient with it (like i will be) or root your phone so I really think both parties can be satisfied with this issue. The ICS issue is definitely a non issue for me after playing with the phone and seeing how snappy it is.
The screen is great, I get compliments all the time but sunlight visibility is an issue (it's an issue with the iPhone as well) so that is just something to think about if you are out in the sun a lot etc.It's a minor issues for me but can be a bigger problem for others. Going to the issue where it gives the error regarding its inability to brighten any further due to temperature it rarely happens for me-even when it does most of the time it goes to 87% which is still pretty bright. It is a little annoying sometimes that while on the phone you see it dim as the brightness level lowers automatically without you wanting it too. It is what it is.
LTE is great (my fastest speed in Atl area was 57 download 21 upload!!!), my average speeds have been about 20 download 13 upload. I also love google maps and its navigation feature where it literally is a GPS-even better IMO as it shows a picture of your destination on your phone as you arrive (from google street view-it even shows my home as i pull up if i select to give me directions to my place), I thought that was pretty neat and very handy when you head to a restaurant or a friends home etc you haven't been to.
I knew an issue going in would be accessories, and it sucks that many waited for the Otter box to come out but it only fits Sprint. I went ahead and purchased the body glove from the ATT store and I'm pretty happy with it. Thank God I haven't "tested" its protection yet but it seems like it would do well from a fall.
Battery life was pretty bad at first and took time to adjust, especially coming from an iPhone. After numerous full charge and discharge cycles (about 5 days worth) the battery life greatly improved! I use my phone a lot, mainly texting (minimum 40 outgoing texts a day i'd say), maybe 30 minutes of phone calls a day and a lot of browsing/checking my email and it lasts a whole day. I keep my phone on the quad core setting (i rarely go to "eco mode") and its highest brightest setting with gps on and sync feature off and by midnight my phone would be around 35-40%.
I was on gsmarena, phone arena etc religiously seeing if I should pull the trigger on this phone as I was eligible for an upgrade and wanted to get a phone that would last 2 years. I thought about waiting till the next samsung flagship phone comes but that would have been at least 6 months I believe and with ATT it seems I can get an upgrade every 18 or so months so I feel it is best for me to upgrade my line ASAP whenever possible. Bestbuy had the phone at 99 bucks thanksgiving week and that was when I pulled the trigger.
Overall I'm very very happy with my phone :good: and my first android experience on a phone (i have a tablet)
For those that are hesitant like i was, you will not be disappointed.
A side note for those that may be able to answer two questions for me: can I put my contacts facebook profile pic as their pic in my contacts? I have everything synced to "on" from my sync settings on my system settings to my contacts to facebook saying to sync but it only loads a couple to my contacts (about 5%)
Also for group messages I send out, can I receive texts in that same group message I sent?
Welcome to Android. Enjoy
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Search the play store for an app called "haxsync." It'll do what you want regarding contact pictures.
As for group messages, I don't use those so I cannot comment.
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First off, questions go in the Q/A section. However, since this is your first post I'll answer your question anyway, but please use the Q/A section for any other questions you might have.
Search the play store for an app called "haxsync." It'll do what you want regarding contact pictures.
As for group messages, I don't use those so I cannot comment.
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Lol what... He wrote a very long general post and tagged two small questions to the end. This isn't a question thread is perfectly acceptable where it he posted it.
That said uninstall Facebook clear contact data. Give Google a couple minutes to do is thing after manually syncing. Then reinstall Facebook manually create the account in accounts and sync and then sync it and your contact pictures should update just fine.
To answer your question about group text messages (a la iPhone,) the stock Android Messages app doesn't do that. However, Go SMS Pro or Handcent are two SMS/MMS replacement apps and work great. I use Go SMS Pro and there's an option to enable the group texting/MMSing.
That's one great example of the power of Android... Don't like a stock app? Replace it!
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whiteguypl said:
Lol what... He wrote a very long general post and tagged two small questions to the end. This isn't a question thread is perfectly acceptable where it he posted it.
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Lol I was thinking the exact same thing.
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lol tough crowd! Didn't think bout putting the questions in Q n A at the time. Post was meant to be geared towards those still thinking bout the LG. Thanks to those that answered.
Cheers
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Hi,
I just wanted to report what it is likely to be a bug after the latest update to 4.3
Power-off takes 60 secs vs 7-8 secs before the update.
I read somewhere this is due to the applications to be closed, which obviously was also the case before the update, therefore I don't get it.
I am sure many other people must have the same problem, anybody in this forum found a fix or got any official feedback from Sony regarding this issue?
Cheers
Alex
It's indeeed a bug with the 4.3 update, but nothing to be worried about (I mean, won't cause any problems). Just wait a little bit more so it can fully shut down...
Since in normal operation one never shuts a tablet down, the bug is irrelevant.
Hi,
Maybe is not relevant for you, my tablet, once has been used is powered-off and this may happen multiple times per day, so for me this is very relevant.
I hope Sony will fix this soon.
Alex
kwajongen said:
Hi,
Maybe is not relevant for you, my tablet, once has been used is powered-off and this may happen multiple times per day, so for me this is very relevant.
I hope Sony will fix this soon.
Alex
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Why do you turn if off so often? There's no need for that.
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kwajongen said:
Hi,
Maybe is not relevant for you, my tablet, once has been used is powered-off and this may happen multiple times per day, so for me this is very relevant.
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Then you simply don't have a clue how a mobile device is meant to be used.
hasenbein1966 said:
Then you simply don't have a clue how a mobile device is meant to be used.
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It's a question of perspective, in principle you should never judge someone else's behavior, also because, sooner or later you may discover you were wrong
Regardless, this is a bug, period. This is what I wanted to know, the rest is not important.
For me this topic is closed, unless somebody has something relevant and pertinent to add to my original question.
Thank you
Alex
kwajongen said:
It's a question of perspective, in principle you should never judge someone else's behavior, also because, sooner or later you may discover you were wrong
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In other cases this is right, but in this case you're simply wrong, period. Your habit of turning off the tablet after each use is laughably nooby and BS-y, except if you can name a really good, special reason for that (I take all bets that you don't have one.)
i'm not taking sides, but dam why on earth would you switch your tablet off multiple times a day ? There's no point if you need proof ? Your speaking to it. i know this is a bit of topic, i picked a Core i7 Mac Book Pro. it's a late 2011 model. And that's the year i picked it up 2011 since 2011 i haven't switched of my mac book pro not once, it's always been on standby and mostly plugged into the thunderbolt display.. The battery cycle count is 50 witch shows there's no need to switch off your electronics as the hardware in today's technology is built to be in standby for months and years on end, we live in a fast pace planet, instant use, instant boot.. And switching your electronics on and off wears and tears the hardware much faster.. FACT!
hasenbein1966 said:
In other cases this is right, but in this case you're simply wrong, period. Your habit of turning off the tablet after each use is laughably nooby and BS-y, except if you can name a really good, special reason for that (I take all bets that you don't have one.)
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A good reason for doing so could be - it's HIS device, not yours!
Call it laughable, BS'y or whatever you want, he can do what ever he want with HIS device - like it or not.
I also turn mine off/restart once a while. Not several times daily, but maybe once/twice a week. It runs better/faster/smother after a restart (my oppinion).
He can do, but then he should not complain.
And we're not talking about one restart every few days, we're talking about restarting for each f*****g use, several times a day!
Wow, this thread is out of control. I use my tablet all day long ... If I had to shut it down after each use I would probably go through the process about 200 times daily and Yes the tablet does take time to shutdown. Thanks god I only shutdown/reboot when I update my SuperSU to make it part of the system files otherwise I would throw it out the window or shoot myself. But since a tablet is meant to stay on Sleep/StandBy, Im not sure Sony would consider this a bug ... If it is, then I have to agree ... at least to me ... irrelevant but I feel for the guy that needs to wait 60 secs everytime he shuts it down after a single use.
Not judging but do you shut down your phone after each call you make? They are the same types of devices.
Hello,
Just snatched up the Omate Truesmart Dev edition (1GB/8GB) on Ebay for a nice price. I got it more as a curiosity for now since i have a working Pebble Steel/Iphone 5s combo that fits well in my life.
But, the prospect of having a real Smartphone in a watch kind of design made me curious. The fact it's running Android got me in since i do like to tinker with ROMS and new i could do it with the Truesmart.
My planned use case for this watch is as follow:
1) Use the Omate as a always on communication tool for messaging, email and important infos notification and consultation tool. I need to be able to send small replies to messages using preferably, voice to text.
2) Use the Omate as a phone on my wrist using bluetooth or the speakerphone
3) Use the Omate as a network hub and tether a tablet to it
It should also be able to provide me with a decent battery life (a day at the minimum, i don,t mind charging every night).
That being said, am i overly optimistic or is this feasible ? Should i move to a different ROM ( i am running the original one, latest update appears to be 20140527-1733)
If i need to root and update the firmware... Can anyone guide me in which preferred rooting method and best battery friendly firmware available today ?
Thanks for your help,
Max
Nope, the hardware is pants... nothing works properly, if it did this would be an amazing watch....
You might get lucky and get something with working GPS and bluetooth but these watches have far too many problems to be anything more than a short curiosity, you certainly can't rely on them, saying that I do want to try out Viber on these things...
miroul said:
Hello,
Just snatched up the Omate Truesmart Dev edition (1GB/8GB) on Ebay for a nice price.
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How much did they pay you to take the watch off their hands?
Mine seems to work good. I'd say if everything is working on the watch then yes you could do those things. In fact I've used it for most of the things you listed.
I'd recommend using the ensec rom by kuronosan.
speedyink said:
Mine seems to work good. I'd say if everything is working on the watch then yes you could do those things. In fact I've used it for most of the things you listed.
I'd recommend using the ensec rom by kuronosan.
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Thanks, i will try that.
I've been running it on 3g and Wifi for a few days now. Battery life is awful, i can squeeze out 9-10 hours at best, so not enough to last my whole day. I would be ok with at least 16-18 hours (which is what i get from my Iphone 5s anyways..). Does the ensec ROM provide a bit more battery life than the original one ?
Yes, I usually charge it every 2-3 days using 3G, but could probably squeeze 4 days if I wanted. Even when I use it a little more heavily it still lasts me through the day.
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Yes, I usually charge it every 2-3 days using 3G, but could probably squeeze 4 days if I wanted. Even when I use it a little more heavily it still lasts me through the day.
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Hey thanks Speedy. I think i don't have other choices then try the Ensec ROM. I have been trying the last 2 days to get those damn USB drivers working on my Windows 8.1 laptop (and on another desktop running Windows 7 64 bit) withouth success. I can't get both computers to recognize the $?%&? watch. I am thinking about installing Windows 7 32 bits in a VM and try it this way but geez.. Do you know of any way to get the Omate recognized under Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 64 bits ?
Thanks
Miroul
Weird, I used my windows 7 x64 computer to install all the stuff on my truesmart. I can't think of anything off the top of my head as to why it wouldn't work though..
You did turn on usb debugging, right?
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hello everyone.
opinions please.
i am in a bind right now as to whether to spit the $275 dollars for this watch or not. sure its a year old now ....
now. i realize the tizon app marketplace is lacking in many ways and i really only get these smartwatches for mainly notifications. (i guess if i had an iphone i would have gone for the apple watch) anything else like sticking a sim card and using it as a phone is not something i will do. maybe just for data (3g) but never for phone calling.
1) so, is the tizon os on the watch sufficient and is it balanced enough to sustain battery life at regular use ? (no phone calling)
2) if i were to install android on it instead of tizon are there any kernels out there / tweaks to improve battery life? i mean having a full fledged android on a 300mah battery device is a 2 hour killer.
3) what convinced you to buy this watch?
thanks ....
1) u will get thru a day using it regularly, I'm a hardcore user getting calls/bluetooth/network and I last about 10hrs, streaming music will kill the battery I hear though
2) not sure
3) I'm on the road all the time and lots of instances I don't always have my phone, so getting all my notifications/calls is a big plus for this watch not to mention it's cool as **** lol
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Battery life is acceptable. Can easily get through a day on bluetooth.
The is an Android port in progress in the dev section. You can ask your Android questions there.
Being able to leave my phone behind and still get calls was the main driving reason to get this watch.
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viskon said:
Battery life is acceptable. Can easily get through a day on bluetooth.
The is an Android port in progress in the dev section. You can ask your Android questions there.
Being able to leave my phone behind and still get calls was the main driving reason to get this watch.
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i dont know. i am not finding myself sold on this watch. even though i have 3 in the drawer. a pebble time... crap watch. a sony watch 2, also in the drawer, and one of those Chinese knockoffs from amazon.
i do like the concept and design of the S and from a geeks standpoint i love the "hacking" ability of it being able to have android full blow is wonderful howerver that leaves the link between it and the phone dead.
i enjoy very much hacking it but then what?
again. i'd like ask what sold you guys on it and why do you have it on your wrist.