What's the latest word on the street regarding Marshamallow (OTA) update for this phone? Not carrier specific... It's the most impressive phone overall today, but I'm not switching over from my Nexus 5 until this thing gets Marshmallow.
I don't think there is any word, at all. It really ticks me off that the G4 already has Marshmallow while purchasers of their recent flagship don't even have an eta. The G3 will probably also have it before the V10. F'ing lame.
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I don't think there is any word, at all. It really ticks me off that the G4 already has Marshmallow while purchasers of their recent flagship don't even have an eta. The G3 will probably also have it before the V10. F'ing lame.
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Ouch... that hurts... after further research, the most common rumor is 6 months from release date (October)
plastic_green_head said:
I don't think there is any word, at all. It really ticks me off that the G4 already has Marshmallow while purchasers of their recent flagship don't even have an eta. The G3 will probably also have it before the V10. F'ing lame.
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G3 started rolling out today with MM.
acm1108 said:
G3 started rolling out today with MM.
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In Poland...
Andromendous said:
In Poland...
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Still one more country than LG v10.
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Hello, i was trying to purchase a nexus 4,but it's been imposible,well i see the lg optimus g,and more specifically the E970 of lg (the phone of it subform xD) and i see that has almost the same hardware,but the development forum looks to be dead so my question is:
Will this phone get 4.1 or 4.2 soon?
If yes, when?
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Hello, i was trying to purchase a nexus 4,but it's been imposible,well i see the lg optimus g,and more specifically the E970 of lg (the phone of it subform xD) and i see that has almost the same hardware,but the development forum looks to be dead so my question is:
Will this phone get 4.1 or 4.2 soon?
If yes, when?
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It says on the box it will, when pfft who knows... Next week... Next month... Next year??
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It says on the box it will, when pfft who knows... Next week... Next month... Next year??
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And what about customs roms?
Just be patient! I believe you will find that your answers will be coming sooner than you think! Devs are working on getting things done as soon as they have it ready it will be here. Make sure you reward them for their diligence and hard work accordingly.
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Just be patient! I believe you will find that your answers will be coming sooner than you think! Devs are working on getting things done as soon as they have it ready it will be here. Make sure you reward them for their diligence and hard work accordingly.
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Ok i understand, so, will be this phone a good selection? or it will be abandoned by LG fast?...i'm afraid of the software support by LG of this phone,it has ice cream now right?
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It says on the box it will, when pfft who knows... Next week... Next month... Next year??
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thecj said:
Ok i understand, so, will be this phone a good selection? or it will be abandoned by LG fast?...i'm afraid of the software support by LG of this phone,it has ice cream now right?
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This device has awesome specs and is the bastard brother of the Nexus 4. Its not going anywhere soon. I wouldnt count on waiting for LG. You are much better off waiting for the Devs and going with a ROM.
I've read, from multiple sources, that the Optimus G will be getting JB shortly. Most likely Q1 next year, with the Korean version getting it in December. It's coming, oh yes...it's coming.
Here is an article in Yahoo news that states that LG has the OG with a December timeline. Now, taking into consideration that sometimes "stuff" happens, lets be realistic in saying January 2013. If it happens in December though... that would be my Christmas gift.
Disclaimer: I have only had my OG for a couple days and have not read extensively. If there is anything else published after this article refuting the timeline, my apologies.
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Here is an article in Yahoo news that states that LG has the OG with a December timeline. Now, taking into consideration that sometimes "stuff" happens, lets be realistic in saying January 2013. If it happens in December though... that would be my Christmas gift.
Disclaimer: I have only had my OG for a couple days and have not read extensively. If there is anything else published after this article refuting the timeline, my apologies.
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It will happen.
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It will happen.
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I believe so. Bottom line for me is that it is worth the wait IMO.
Don't buy a device based on upgrade promise from manufactures or carriers. But it based on developer support. I have Note 2 and will be turning for optimus g since this one is now unlocked and we can never worry about waiting for updates from useless carriers.
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We just got unlocked
Our phone just got unlocked which is pretty quick considering when we were released. I think custom roms will come soon after.
They are here. Well one anyway
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Our phone just got unlocked which is pretty quick considering when we were released. I think custom roms will come soon after.
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I believe there is already a rom posted, looks like a debloated stock rom.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...itkat-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1196266
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http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...itkat-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1196266
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The key there is the uncertain date. I wish they could feel that it is safe to give some kind of target date with the understanding that it might be missed. Or at least give out status updates. Waiting in the dark sucks.
It was pretty obvious we were going to get KitKat. The real question had to do with the timeframe which is still up in the air.
When it comes to LG, nothing was certain. LG has a reputation for never updating their devices, so this confirmation that there will be an update, is relieving.
For example, the LG Optimus G (which the G2 replaced) still runs Android 4.1, and never got an update from its release (and probably never will get an update). Until the G2, LG was under the assumption that cellular phones should never be software updated.
And those of us with Verizon will have to wait for Verizon to approve it for their device which adds time
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When it comes to LG, nothing was certain. LG has a reputation for never updating their devices, so this confirmation that there will be an update, is relieving.
For example, the LG Optimus G (which the G2 replaced) still runs Android 4.1, and never got an update from its release (and probably never will get an update). Until the G2, LG was under the assumption that cellular phones should never be software updated.
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My wifes Samsung Note 2 and my Note 10.1 are still on 4.1, so its not just LG.
The Note line is problematic because of the frigging pen. There are too many modification needed.
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its not just the pen, its android itself, its not doable all these new devices and support them
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Was the Optimus G LG UI (what's it called again?) more bloated/heavy?
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And those of us with Verizon will have to wait for Verizon to approve it for their device which adds time
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All the other carriers go through the same process.
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Seems like putting 4.4 to the g2 is harder than expected, haven't heard of anyone even getting close.
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The key there is the uncertain date. I wish they could feel that it is safe to give some kind of target date with the understanding that it might be missed. Or at least give out status updates. Waiting in the dark sucks.
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This site is saying that it could happen as early as November or December!
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/04/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-confirmed/
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This site is saying that it could happen as early as November or December!
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/04/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-confirmed/
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It will definitely not be in November in the USA even if the Europeans get it November because of the additional layer of BS which is the USA carriers touch on it and their bloatware. Even December seems like a stretch so my guess is that the USA versions will come at the very earliest January.
If you folks want to put any stock on what a french carrier says then buy all means just keep going on and on. Until LG releases something officially, this is all rumors and BS. If you want kitkat anytime soon, then you'll need to root and wait for a Rom to release a 4.4 version of their Rom.
By the way, that French site has updated their table. It now says "No Update Scheduled."
http://smartphones.sfr.fr/android/prochaines-mises-a-jour-smartphones-novembre-2013/
Or possibly, it says No Updates for the Optimus G and for the G2 it just says Scheduled.
We really just need an updated kernel. Once we have a good updated working kernel, copying the files over shouldn't be that hard.
LG was always bad at updating their equipment. This is my 2nd LG (non-nexus) device. We've come a long way since the LG G2x and I hope LG has learned lots of lessons. I grabbed the G2 with very high hopes that LG won't let me down again. It seems they are starting out VERY VERY well and lots of people are raving over the G2.
As long as they don't just quit on 4.4, I'll be happy. I have this phone for 2 years. Android 4.4 is the first step to take us into 1 year. Android 4.5/4.6 might just be minor updates but Android 5.0 will probably be a huge release. As long as LG can come through with 4.4 in a reasonable time frame and another major update in a year, I'll be super happy.
With LG making both the current Nexus device and one of the hottest non-nexus devices, this shouldn't be very hard, especially since they all share mostly the same hardware.
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We really just need an updated kernel. Once we have a good updated working kernel, copying the files over shouldn't be that hard.
LG was always bad at updating their equipment. This is my 2nd LG (non-nexus) device. We've come a long way since the LG G2x and I hope LG has learned lots of lessons. I grabbed the G2 with very high hopes that LG won't let me down again. It seems they are starting out VERY VERY well and lots of people are raving over the G2.
As long as they don't just quit on 4.4, I'll be happy. I have this phone for 2 years. Android 4.4 is the first step to take us into 1 year. Android 4.5/4.6 might just be minor updates but Android 5.0 will probably be a huge release. As long as LG can come through with 4.4 in a reasonable time frame and another major update in a year, I'll be super happy.
With LG making both the current Nexus device and one of the hottest non-nexus devices, this shouldn't be very hard, especially since they all share mostly the same hardware.
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Don't want to be the guy who hit the hammer.
But truth is truth.
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"Keep dreaming".
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Enjoy the cm.
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Don't want to be the guy who hit the hammer.
But truth is truth.
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"Keep dreaming".
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Enjoy the cm.
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Haha. LG already put an announcement out, except they gave that 'no date announced bit'. We'll see. G2 is a pretty big release. They're gonna have a tons of angry people if they don't come through.
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Haha. LG already put an announcement out, except they gave that 'no date announced bit'. We'll see. G2 is a pretty big release. They're gonna have a tons of angry people if they don't come through.
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Any link to this announcement? Dont get me wrong, I do believe in 4.4 for G2, OG and OG Pro, but havent seen any source from LG themselves.
I guess I assumed wrongly that they wouldn't be so dense as to not update their flagship phone. Guess I should have done more research. At the time I figured I'd root/ROM but having dropped the damn thing first week in I'm now too puckered up to do so for awhile, for sure.
I still can't believe how easily it cracked. Granted it was face down on sharp stones.
Not sure my point. On the one hand clearly the device should be updated and at least within a few months. On the other... I don't remember being promised anything. Unless Google is enforcing their proposed 18 month support guideline then we're at mercy of LG.
How much time should they get to announce some sort of plan? Seems like the ideal thing would be to be ready to announce soon after 4.4 was released. Is not like it was a secret to them when this would happen. It's a black mark on retail/normal Android process for the majority of users.
Yes, I'll end up installing a custom ROM. But I don't believe the b.s. about updates not being important to the average user. These guys just magically update their iOS devices? No, they're listening and they go into the settings to update...
/ramble off
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Considering LG updated the G3 in Korea before even Nexus phones got the update, how did we fall behind the Moto X (2nd gen), Galaxy S5, and the HTC One M7 and M8 on Verizon?
http://www.androidcentral.com/lollipop-update-sprint-htc-one-m8-set-feb-13-lg-g3-feb-16
I mean yay for us finally getting it, but screw you Verizon.
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Considering LG updated the G3 in Korea before even Nexus phones got the update, how did we fall behind the Moto X (2nd gen), Galaxy S5, and the HTC One M7 and M8 on Verizon?
http://www.androidcentral.com/lollipop-update-sprint-htc-one-m8-set-feb-13-lg-g3-feb-16
I mean yay for us finally getting it, but screw you Verizon.
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This is for Sprint bud.....Verizon hasn't made a peep about any 5.0 update for the G3.
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This is for Sprint bud.....Verizon hasn't made a peep about any 5.0 update for the G3.
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Oh balls... even worse.
Yay early AM reading comprehension.
Luckily, Verizon and Sprint have been handing out updates about the same time for other phones. We can hope that continues and Verizon comes out at the same time. I just hope the bugs aren't an issue though.
I'm waiting till March/April before I throw lollipop on this(if the updates out)..I'll wait for the eclipse Rom to drop lollipop thanks..
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Oh balls... even worse.
Yay early AM reading comprehension.
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Lol....yeah. Personally I'm all about AOSP, so I can't complain, but it is annoying how long the US carriers always take. As far as AOSP goes, most of the ROMs I've tried are definitely stable enough for the things I use my phone for so I just live with the occasional oddities. Eclipse is an awesome choice though for a stock/AOSP hybrid of sorts. I just hope VZW doesn't jack with anything in the update that makes downgrading impossible or the like, because then all of a sudden the forum will be a mess with people who couldn't just wait the couple extra days for someone to release a "safe" version of the update....then all of a sudden the forums will be a mess with noobs all being like:
"Please help I know people said not to but I upgraded anyway and I now I can't be 1337 h4x0rz and haz root and phone is broken and won't boot!!!1 How to fix??"
Lol....but I digress
I'm trying to figure out why they aren't shipping it with 5.1 and only 5.0.2, not a HUGE deal but still would've been nice. However none of sammies devices have 5.1 right now so it makes sense.
How long do you guys think it will be till we see the update to 5.1 ?
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I'm trying to figure out why they aren't shipping it with 5.1 and only 5.0.2, not a HUGE deal but still would've been nice.
How long till we see the update to 5.1 & I was wondering will there be separate updates for the s6 and s6 edge?
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With Samsung's track record we are probably looking at May/June for 5.1
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With Samsung's track record we are probably looking at May/June for 5.1
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I was thinking around the same time period
arcanexvi said:
With Samsung's track record we are probably looking at May/June for 5.1
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Yeah. May/June 2016.
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Yeah. May/June 2016.
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S5 got 5.0 as the first of all non-Nexsus flagships, so no idea why you are being sarcastic here.
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S5 got 5.0 as the first of all non-Nexsus flagships, so no idea why you are being sarcastic here.
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You're correct, it shouldn't take very long for the international variant to get it. I'd say a little longer for the US
Anyone hear if g3 is even getting 5.1.1 or is this phone dead to lg.
Rumor around the net is that we're going to be skipped entirely and get M when it's released, instead.
Other rumors are that the G3 and the G2 both will get 5.1.1:
https://www.androidpit.de/lg-g3-android-update
https://www.androidpit.de/lg-g2-android-update
Use Chrome's translation ability.
Honestly at this point I would rather see LG focus on getting M ready for our G3 than worrying about 5.1.1. By the time they get 5.1.1 ready Android M will be close to ready for at least the Nexus devices so I'm figuring LG could be that much closer to having it ready for us to instead of working on 5.1.1 then turn around to work on Android M after that. Not to mention if you badly want 5.1.1 right now there's a TON of great AOSP/CM based ROMs that work perfectly fine on our G3.
... I hope that all makes sense.
It's near impossible for LG to work on getting M ready since Google doesn't even have it done. It can be useless to work on a prerelease since who knows what might change before it gets released to final. I'd rather have a bugfixed Android 5.0 as in 5.1.1 rather than a brand new possibly still buggy M.
I'm betting we might see a maintence release in fall with a few bug fixes and then end of life for the G3 as Verizon is prone to do.
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I'm betting we might see a maintence release in fall with a few bug fixes and then end of life for the G3 as Verizon is prone to do.
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I hate to say it DigitalMD, but I would bet money your exactly right. [emoji34]
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I hate to say it DigitalMD, but I would bet money your exactly right. [emoji34]
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I don't know. I never thought the S4 on Verizon would see 5.0 but they proved me wrong once, lets just wait and see.