I plan to upgrade my Verizon Note 2 within a few days and research points to the G3 as being the best choice for me. I still have the unlimited plan so I have to purchase the phone at full price and this appears the best bang for the buck. Verizon has crippled the Samsung line of phones in my opinion, but the G3 looks good. Is the G3 a good choice?
I have used a note 3 for some months and I like the g3 more. It feels snappier and is sized appropriately.
The pen is a good feature on the note, but I found myself hardly using it therefore it was almost useless.
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Thank you.
The G3 is definitely a great phone. Never had a Note, but for me, the G3 has been the best Android smartphone I've had yet (previously, it was my Droid RAZR HD with unlocked bootloader), but performance and stability-wise, the G3 has been the best phone I've had.
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This is probably the most asked question around, but last night my Note 2 was a victim of a fatal liquid casualty. I was on verizon & well... since I got it on swappa I am SOL.
I have to go T-Mobile, which leaves me with these choices:
$149 contracted GN2 (I can stay the same in the safety zone)
$149 S4 (Possible move up?)
or... the very tempting
$99 HTC One (going back to HTC After a run with the thunderbolt...a scary idea)
or....
$430 GN2 N7100
Sprint is the same in my area, even if contract prices are the same sprint rom support for GN2 for example seems way poorer then TMO, VZW and ATT/Unlocked so I wont be touching that carrier. ATT is too pricy, even VZW with m employee discount break is $17 more then TMO Monthly... plus phones more pricy.
Whats Important to me:
*Performance
*Battery Life (a MUST! I am gone from 8am to 8~ midnight at work usually it cant die)
All 3 phones obviously have performance, so I was wondering what current owners see as pros & cons of the devices to help me pick my new baby. someone on ebay just bought my dead N2 i605 for $430...so I have that much to play with if I go unlocked.
I'm LOVEING the One right now. My Coworker has sgs4 n my wife has the s3. Imo, the only thing that makes the sg better is the screen type. But the screen is almost immaculate on the One. 1920x1080? Why complain? The speakers are exceeding expectations. Beats does make a difference. And the headphones provided match the power and clarity of the phone. As for speed, far better than s3. I believe better than an s4 as well, And the one is not made out of plastic like the sg's! And no, it is not heavy.
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nxneko said:
This is probably the most asked question around, but last night my Note 2 was a victim of a fatal liquid casualty. I was on verizon & well... since I got it on swappa I am SOL.
I have to go T-Mobile, which leaves me with these choices:
$149 contracted GN2 (I can stay the same in the safety zone)
$149 S4 (Possible move up?)
or... the very tempting
$99 HTC One (going back to HTC After a run with the thunderbolt...a scary idea)
or....
$430 GN2 N7100
Sprint is the same in my area, even if contract prices are the same sprint rom support for GN2 for example seems way poorer then TMO, VZW and ATT/Unlocked so I wont be touching that carrier. ATT is too pricy, even VZW with m employee discount break is $17 more then TMO Monthly... plus phones more pricy.
Whats Important to me:
*Performance
*Battery Life (a MUST! I am gone from 8am to 8~ midnight at work usually it cant die)
All 3 phones obviously have performance, so I was wondering what current owners see as pros & cons of the devices to help me pick my new baby. someone on ebay just bought my dead N2 i605 for $430...so I have that much to play with if I go unlocked.
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imho sense is battery drain rom,i think gn2 is better
Also I think after using the GN2's 5.5in screen it's hard to go back to a smaller one so maybe you should buy another note.
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I tried going down screen size from my note N7000 to sg4 but i ended up returning it! I just couldn't get used to the small screen! I'd say get another Note 2!
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Hi Everybody,
I'm debating whether to make the jump from my aging Galaxy Nexus (VZW) to the LG G2 (VZW).
Can anyone tell me if they have experienced LTE-Advanced yet, and what it feels like in the real world? (I think its live in NY)
Thank you
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David 617 said:
Hi Everybody,
I'm debating whether to make the jump from my aging Galaxy Nexus (VZW) to the LG G2 (VZW).
Can anyone tell me if they have experienced LTE-Advanced yet, and what it feels like in the real world? (I think its live in NY)
Thank you
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Just wondering if you made the jump? Also wondering if you found out anything about LTE-Advanced?
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Just wondering if you made the jump? Also wondering if you found out anything about LTE-Advanced?
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I haven't done it yet. Still can't bring myself to leave a Nexus for another phone.
Although this might change... the dropping price of the lg-g2 on vzw is becoming more and more tempting...
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David 617 said:
I haven't done it yet. Still can't bring myself to leave a Nexus for another phone.
Although this might change... the dropping price of the lg-g2 on vzw is becoming more and more tempting...
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I did read that until 11 Nov you can get the G2 free by ordering it online and using VZWDEAL code. I used that code last month when it was $200 and got 30% off. I have the Motorola Bionic and didn't plan to change, but the unlimited data glitch and 30% off code got me. Now when I use my Bionic it seems so small, so slow, and I'm really glad I jumped. If you are eligible for an upgrade you are losing about $22 a month by not taking a new phone. Verizon gives no discount for being paid off, so it's cheaper to jump.
Likes for G2:
Root
TWRP or CWM
Xposed Framework and modules
Camera
XDA forum support
Wireless charging
LG add on features
unlocked SIM
GSM frequencies
OTG support
low cost cases
battery life
solid 4G
Custom ROM are available
I understand your hesitation.
I also have a GNex and unfortunately mine was really starting to show its age.
I had been eyeing the G2 but finally made the jump with the recent price drop combined with the promo code to make the phone free.
I don't regret it at all. There's a significant speed/battery life difference. And surprisingly, not much of a size difference.
I second this. I came from a genx with unlimited data to 6g now. I don't regret it. I have been using for a week now and my battery has gotten better.
Off charge this morning with light use throughout the day, few pics at my daughters soccer game, light browsing through out the day and I am around 50% as I type this message.
I also no nothing of lte advanced. I am in a smaller town so unless it is wide spread deployment, I don't have it here.
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How is it hard to go from the AWFUL galaxy Nexus to an AMAZING G2?
I wrny from gnex to G2 just last wednesday. I must say that with all due respect to the Galaxy Nexus the lg g2 makes the gnex feel like a flip phone.
Battery life, screen brightness, screen resolution, camera, processor speed, overall feel of software speed through stock rom is nothing short of spectacular. I have rooted my g2 but i have yet to put a custom rom causr i wanna give stock a shot. However, either custom or stock rom this cell phone is leaps and bounds ahead the Galaxy Nexus.
As far as LTE-A i have no idea.
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David 617 said:
Hi Everybody,
I'm debating whether to make the jump from my aging Galaxy Nexus (VZW) to the LG G2 (VZW).
Can anyone tell me if they have experienced LTE-Advanced yet, and what it feels like in the real world? (I think its live in NY)
Thank you
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LTE Advanced is not live, nor is it in testing. Tech blogs/news sites lied, it is the AWS spectrum being tested. Currently it is only to be available in certain east coast areas. LTE Advanced is supposed to be nearly double to triple what AWS accomplishes, and at a better frequency.
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All of this info is awesome. Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna get it.
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Henry.EE said:
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The suspense was killing this fellow. I too jumped from my dear dear gnex. Mine arrives Wednesday
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tacosrdelicioso said:
The suspense was killing this fellow. I too jumped from my dear dear gnex. Mine arrives Wednesday
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Lol I know. Just went to Verizon's site and it says that G2 is sold out. Oh well. I'm afraid of purchasing it through Amazon because of my unlimited data.
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David 617 said:
Lol I know. Just went to Verizon's site and it says that G2 is sold out. Oh well. I'm afraid of purchasing it through Amazon because of my unlimited data.
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Verizon is currently having a promo where you can get 6GB of data for $30/mo. You may want to consider taking this deal as the manager of my local Verizon stated that unlimited data plans will soon be bumped down to tiered data plans, regardless if you upgrade or not. Much like what AT&T is doing soon..
I called tech support yesterday to report a Web site issue. Tech who helped me went way out of his way to help me upgrade two unlimited lines to the g2. I managed to upgrade one using another line's upgrade (which extended that line's contract only four months), upgrade the second using promotions/employee discount, and keep unlimited on both lines. I didn't get the $50 sale, but it was a lot less than full retail ($450). I got two g2's for about 300. I'd highly recommend going to the Verizon store and or calling sales/support first. They have some employees that care more about the customer than Verizon's bottom line. Of course they have some that tell you to go to shared contract or buy full retail so they don't have to go through the trouble too.
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i believe LTE-A is only available in internationala areas, like in Korea. not sure if its here in US though. AWS is available in some areas, specifically NYC. my friend has an S4 and after upgrading his radios, he is able to get AWS speeds. not sure if G2 will get new radios for AWS anytime soon though.
as for jumping from GNEX to G2, you will notice the huge difference. better in every way. i was waiting for the N5 but after reading the early specs that it was going to have 2300mah battery compared to G2's 3000mah, i jumped on the G2. even after N5 release, i would still stick with the G2. battery and screen (thin bezels) are the winners for me. i also kept my unlimited data while paying the subsidized price so i'm definitely happy.
Kept unlimited data?
ffejy462 said:
I called tech support yesterday to report a Web site issue. Tech who helped me went way out of his way to help me upgrade two unlimited lines to the g2. I managed to upgrade one using another line's upgrade (which extended that line's contract only four months), upgrade the second using promotions/employee discount, and keep unlimited on both lines. I didn't get the $50 sale, but it was a lot less than full retail ($450). I got two g2's for about 300. I'd highly recommend going to the Verizon store and or calling sales/support first. They have some employees that care more about the customer than Verizon's bottom line. Of course they have some that tell you to go to shared contract or buy full retail so they don't have to go through the trouble too.
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During the first "unlimited" glitch late September I got my G2, but how did you get Verizon to let you keep unlimited data? I actually have major problems activating my G2 and had to use 2 other Verizon 4G phones to activate the micro SIM card to get the G2 on Verizon network. I actually don't know if I swap SIM cards if I'll have a working phone or not, but after 3 phone swaps I quit swapping.
If your on vzw this is the phone to get. Its this or wait 6 months lol. The HTC one is great but the battery life is just ok and the capacitive buttons are plane stupied. The s4 and note 3.. I'll always pass on tw. Its just a really bad Rom. Moto x. That would have been my next phone but they just can't get a decent camera! Leaving the g2. Is Is imo the best of the bunch. I've had it for 2 months? Give or take, and freaking love it. I think knock on is the most innovative feature of any 2013 phone. Active display is pretty ingenious too lol.
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During the first "unlimited" glitch late September I got my G2, but how did you get Verizon to let you keep unlimited data? I actually have major problems activating my G2 and had to use 2 other Verizon 4G phones to activate the micro SIM card to get the G2 on Verizon network. I actually don't know if I swap SIM cards if I'll have a working phone or not, but after 3 phone swaps I quit swapping.
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The extremely helpful guy from verizon tech support is going to activate both phones once they arrive...I have five lines with verizon; two with unlimited, one is house, and last two are basic feature phone lines. From what I understand from him is that we are going to activate the two G2's on the basic lines, then switch them over to the unlimited lines. He managed to get me the sale prices as well! Two G2's with unlimited for about $160 after rebates and account credits. Hopefully it all pans out. I'll know for sure Friday, but he sounded confident and indicated he has done this a few times before. He had me talk to his supervisor as well and he sounded like he was cool with the whole process.
Hi,
I am thinking of selling my G3 because I fear the bootloader won't be unlocked. Root is great and the xposed module helps a lot but I would really like to get AOSP. Verizon is blowing it and LG lets them do it.
The phone is awesome just itself but I am getting itchy and want to move on. Anybody else feeling like jumping ship?
Another one!? Be warned, the last one was locked, and this one will probably be too.
note 4 is my device i may jump ship before note 4 get released on verizon
I'm waiting for other carriers to finally push Verizon into opening up their phones a little bit more. We've seen it in two different areas in the last week, first, Verizon had to change their mind about throttling data for unlimited users, and they also were forced to raise data limits for customers on certain plans. All this was simply pressure by other carriers forcing their hand. Don't for a second thing it was Verizons charity, they certainly never give more away for less. This was simply the market forcing them to change.
I am hoping in the future, Verizon follows suit with their hardware. They may have the best service, but that doesn't give them carte blanche to lock their phones down and have a valid excuse. Phones on other carriers are no less secure, specifically have not been shown to be less secure as to Verizons arguments as to why they do it, but what other carriers do get is a much faster update cycle (software), and flexibility with having your phone the way you want it.
I'm on the fence as to the original question - Sell or keep. Hell, my stereo in my car is Carplay ready with the update that came out yesterday for Pioneer, I may just jump ship to the iPhone Plus and be done with it all. I'd sure miss my Android, but ****, if I am locked down and can't use AOSP, then I might as well be locked down and unable to use AOSP and have all the features integrated with my car. I've been an android user for half a decade, and had an iPhone back in the day... Guess we'll see.
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Another one!? Be warned, the last one was locked, and this one will probably be too.
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I never saw the old one. Didn't know it was such a controversial issue. Sorry
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I love this phone. Not currently worried about bootloader. I'm happy with root right now. It's a tough call. I hope to see bootloader unlocked as well.
Sell it. We don't need any wishy washy users to have this phone.
For anyone who wants AOSP why not just get a nexus? Even with the unlocked boot loader on my Galaxy G3 AOSP was always buggy so I'm sure this phone will have AOSP bugs as well...
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jager420 said:
For anyone who wants AOSP why not just get a nexus? Even with the unlocked boot loader on my Galaxy G3 AOSP was always buggy so I'm sure this phone will have AOSP bugs as well...
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I am tempted to switch from Verizon just to get the nexus 6. Its also about tinkering too
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I read somewhere on the internet that Verizon may carry the Nexus 6. But it being a post from the web, I take it with a grain of salt. But that would be cool though.
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I read somewhere on the internet that Verizon may carry the Nexus 6. But it being a post from the web, I take it with a grain of salt. But that would be cool though.
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I saw that to but they also said that they would allow the nexus 7 on their network but did they ever happen? If the nexus 6 comes to Verizon and if it isn't as big as the current nexus 7 you might see one more G3 on eBay
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Yeah I will definitely pick one up as well if it does come to Verizon, and if its lower cost like they usually are. Knowing Verizon they will just jack the price up though. Gonna hold out for boot loader unlock or work-around. I am keeping the faith. I don't want to drop this phone and miss out on its potential being met with stock and AOSP ROMs.
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My 4 week old G3 is currently for sale on Swappa as well as Craigslist. I like it, but it's not what I want long term. I'm actually thinking of moving on to the iPhone 6 (maybe the Plus). I'm also interested in what the Nexus 6 has to offer.
The nexus7 LTE does run on the Verizon network.
I run my Verizon LG G3 on my T-Mobile 5gig $30 sim mainly, as I have other uses for my unlimited data Verizon sim.
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desantim said:
I'm waiting for other carriers to finally push Verizon into opening up their phones a little bit more. We've seen it in two different areas in the last week, first, Verizon had to change their mind about throttling data for unlimited users, and they also were forced to raise data limits for customers on certain plans. All this was simply pressure by other carriers forcing their hand. Don't for a second thing it was Verizons charity, they certainly never give more away for less. This was simply the market forcing them to change.
I am hoping in the future, Verizon follows suit with their hardware. They may have the best service, but that doesn't give them carte blanche to lock their phones down and have a valid excuse. Phones on other carriers are no less secure, specifically have not been shown to be less secure as to Verizons arguments as to why they do it, but what other carriers do get is a much faster update cycle (software), and flexibility with having your phone the way you want it.
I'm on the fence as to the original question - Sell or keep. Hell, my stereo in my car is Carplay ready with the update that came out yesterday for Pioneer, I may just jump ship to the iPhone Plus and be done with it all. I'd sure miss my Android, but ****, if I am locked down and can't use AOSP, then I might as well be locked down and unable to use AOSP and have all the features integrated with my car. I've been an android user for half a decade, and had an iPhone back in the day... Guess we'll see.
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I would never trade in an android phone for an iphone... Never ever for any reason!
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I never saw the old one. Didn't know it was such a controversial issue. Sorry
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It's fine, I was just warning you that there was another one
I love my G3. It's perfect for a lot of things, and while an unlocked bootloader now would be a bonus, it is in no way a hindrance or disappointment at this stage.
With that said, I am seriously eyeing the reports for the Droid Turbo Verizon is set to release soon. Their last line of Droids based on the original Moto X eventually got root/unlock. A nice plus. But personally, it's the voice actions that intrigue me. That and the added functionality that hardware such as the Moto Hint will have with it, that I wouldn't have while using it with the G3. And frankly, I always got better reception with my old Bionic than I ever did with my Galaxy S4 (which was crap) and the G3 (significantly better than the S4, but still not quite as good as the Bionic was). However, it'll be dead in the water for me if it lacks a MicroSD slot.
Why the Droid Turbo over the Moto X 2014? Battery life, battery life and battery life.
For now, I'd say keep the G3. Even without an unlocked bootloader yet, it is a phenomenal device that readily bests the M8, S5 and Moto X 2014 (due to battery). Does it best the Note 4 though? Time will tell. Personally it does, but that is due to an extreme dislike of TouchWiz.
Sell!
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This lg skin is killing me even debloated with Nova...
I have gotten used to the LG skin. Unlike the G2 my wife has, the G3 is close enough to my Nexus5 that I can use them both no problem.
And we both couldn't help but notice that the screen on the G2 looked noticeably sharper than the G3. Don't get me wrong. I'm not hating on the G3. I love this phone. But I also found myself missing the look and feel of the G2. Am I crazy or are LG's products just that damn good? I really wanna play with a G4. LG stole me away from Samsung a couple years ago. I walked into the Verizon store fully intent on purchasing a Note 3. I picked up the G2 and knew that was the phone phone for me. Now I knew I was taking a huge gamble on LG (not really, had 2 weeks to decide if I wanted to keep it) but I'm so glad I did. LG has really turned into a powerhouse company in my eyes. Just some food for thought!
I swapped from the Galaxy s4 to the LG G2 just the rear buttons and how it made the bezels on the phone so thin sucked me in. Now I have a G3 and am considering the g4
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Well I came from the Samsung S3...was planning on a Note4 and got talked into the G3 based on cost. Not sorry...enjoying the G3.
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I have a Sprint Galaxy Note 4 that I have cracked the screen on. I wish to fix this, however, the Note 4 displays are like $150+. You can buy the glass separately for like $10 but then you have to heat the edge up to 190F to separate it from the digitizer. Not sure how I feel about that...I might try it though, but if I wreck the phone then I will have to get something new (to me) regardless. Plus the Sprint Note 4 ROM support is pretty bad, there's really only 1 ROM that is receiving regular updates and it runs like crap on my phone. On the flip side I am still paying for this stupid Note 4, at least I got from Sprint for $360 rather than the original $720. So I'm going to have to pay it off regardless.
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LG G3s are now under $150 on eBay, brand spanking new. I had an LG G2 before and I LOVED LOVED LOVED it. I was browsing the Sprint LG G3 Android Development folders and it seems like there's still pretty good ROM support for the G3. I could get an LG G3 and just set my Note aside. I would be THRILLED to have buttons on the back again, I really miss that.
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I could also do something completely different like a Moto G4 plus but it's more, like $249.
SO
How long are you guys planning on hanging on to your G3's? The size of the audience can drive ROM development, in my experience.
Is the LG G4 really that significant of an upgrade? What about the G5?
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Keep in mind I'm cheap.