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Hey all, I know this doesn't have much to do with our lgogs in particular, but I just stumbled upon this app (after hearing a lot of horror stories about near thefts), and after trying it a few times I can safely say it's amazing. It can find your phone (even turn gps on if it's off), set off an alarm, take a picture of a thief, etc. Here's the play store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
I swear it's not my app and I'm not getting paid to talk it up (so I'm not taking any credit), just trying to save you guys some possible future pain!
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Hey all, I know this doesn't have much to do with our lgogs in particular, but I just stumbled upon this app (after hearing a lot of horror stories about near thefts), and after trying it a few times I can safely say it's amazing. It can find your phone (even turn gps on if it's off), set off an alarm, take a picture of a thief, etc. Here's the play store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
I swear it's not my app and I'm not getting paid to talk it up (so I'm not taking any credit), just trying to save you guys some possible future pain!
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Yep. Been running this since the free beta a couple years ago I think it was. Thankfully have yet to need it.
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I've used it for a couple years as well. I mainly use it when I misplace my phone, then login to cerberus on the pc and make a siren noise out of the phone, since if I'm at home my phone is generally on silent or vibrate.
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Thanks for mentioning that app! super useful app when i misplace my phone ^+^ kudos.
Does the LG G3 have a "smart stay" screen off option like Samsung has? If not, that may take awhile to get used to. I used my wifes s4 to read an article and she didn't have it turned on and I was going nuts with it turning off all of the time so I had to change it. Is there an app that does it that I could download if the G3 doesn't have something like that?
Yes it does, it's called smart screen.
Never really used it before, always seemed silly to me. May have to try it out!
That is great news. It's one of those features after having it, I wouldn't buy anything without it.
It does have one, and to be honest, I think it works a lot better than Samsung.
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It does seem to pick up when I'm looking at the screen better than my old gs4.
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Apparently AW 5.1.1 is already rolling out for the Asus Zenwatch.
http://9to5google.com/2015/05/14/zenwatch-android-wear-5-1-1/
Anyone received it yet for our LG G Watches?
Just now I checked.
No update yet.
Hope we will get it soon.
waiting too...
Been checking every day for the past the weeks... come on lg !!
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Been checking every day for the past the weeks... come on lg !!
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It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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Hawke84 said:
It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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I have no idea actually
Hawke84 said:
It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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its lg not google. its like the google edition phone. google only roll out update for their own devices like nexus.
Can't wait
xuanphucn said:
its lg not google. its like the google edition phone. google only roll out update for their own devices like nexus.
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Nope, the Android Wear updates are coming directly from google. All Android Wear watches are like nexus devices.
Yes they are all updated from Google servers, but Google are fairly random with all their updates, the order they do them in never makes any sense to anyone, least of all them.
Here is how the update rollouts work. This applies to Nexus updates, Google app updates, and Android Wear updates. http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r1dz4/44_kitkat_has_started_rolling_out_on_the_n4/cdiwt6f
It is, mostly.
Rollouts are conducted in phases. Typically they start at 1% of devices for around 24 - 48 hours; we watch the return rates and resulting device checkins and error reports (if any), and make sure nothing looks wrong before sending it to more. Then typically it goes to 25%, 50%, 100% over the course of a week or two.
What the percentages mean is that when your device checks in, it has a 1% chance (for example) of being offered the OTA. If it doesn't (randomly) get an offer, it will never get an offer until the next batch.
IOW, once your device checks in and gets turned down, that's it until the next batch. Mashing on the "check for updates" button just causes your device to check in again, and get automatically turned down again. Think about how that makes your device feel! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE PHONES?!
That said, once the new batch does start, hitting that button does give you a new roll of the dice -- but once. Since devices usually only check in for system updates every 24 hours (I think? Certainly on a many-hours basis) this can get you your shot sooner than it would happen on its own.
So, mash away. Just be patient, and mashing on it more often than once or twice a day isn't going to gain you anything.
Edit: also, keep in mind that this isn't first-come/first-served. You're not racing other devices to get your slot in the current batch, or something.
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Here is how the update rollouts work. This applies to Nexus updates, Google app updates, and Android Wear updates. http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r1dz4/44_kitkat_has_started_rolling_out_on_the_n4/cdiwt6f
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Yes, but what I meant is the order that devices get it, not individual units.
Looks like it may be rolling out today.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-wear/Dm-_S6xxtS4
Just to keep you informed. I have a coworker that has an lg watch and he just updated to 5.1.1 a few minutes ago.
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Just to keep you informed. I have a coworker that has an lg watch and he just updated to 5.1.1 a few minutes ago.
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i got it guys. woohoo
Here is a pic of his watch.
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i got it guys. woohoo
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Here is a pic of his watch.
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im updating mine
It seems to push notifications to the watch quicker (before it would always lag a second or two) and there seems to be a lot more options, like having a flashlight, the ability to change font sizes, etc.
Has any one grabbed the OTA?
Man I can't wait ! Still haven't got ota how do gestures work ?
Loved this phone at first but just cant keep it on anymore. Excellent condition box and all accessories up for grabs
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Loved this phone at first but just cant keep it on anymore. Excellent condition box and all accessories up for grabs
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I'm confused, what are you looking to do?
Verizon has extended their official warranty time. It took 4 hours but I finally was told this by the frazzled tech I refused to let off the phone until there was a solution. Eventually I was given to a supervisor who immediately had a new( sorta) V10 on its way for free. I'm using it right now. Call them tell them you bootlooped and you'll have a new v10 for free. It will be running 6.0 but what can you do?
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Verizon has extended their official warranty time. It took 4 hours but I finally was told this by the frazzled tech I refused to let off the phone until there was a solution. Eventually I was given to a supervisor who immediately had a new( sorta) V10 on its way for free. I'm using it right now. Call them tell them you bootlooped and you'll have a new v10 for free. It will be running 6.0 but what can you do?
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Well as of right now you can check out my thread in the general section. I'm running into a few issues with replacing init. The phone reboots when you do and as of right now I have no clue how to change it. Anyways, I asked a guy to try something for me and i'm waiting to hear back.
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Well as of right now you can check out my thread in the general section. I'm running into a few issues with replacing init. The phone reboots when you do and as of right now I have no clue how to change it. Anyways, I asked a guy to try something for me and i'm waiting to hear back.
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I've been keeping an eye out on all your threads since this new V10 with 6.0 on it arrived.
Thanks for all the time and effort you have and are putting into the rooting of this phone on 6.0.
It's guys like yourself that provide hope and help to guys like myself that as of today do not have the knowledge to do so.
I've yet to find a pledge site for root on 6.0 if I'm missing something let me know. I'm always good for some money thrown to whomever obtains root. Pledged and paid Tungkick for his root of 5.1.1.
Thanks again your work is appreciated
Ok an update with my Verizon LG v10, I was told to bad about the phone not working anymore but you still have to pay for it, but*they can allow*$10 a month off my bill until payed in full. Didn't think I would ever leave Verizon but they just changed my mind.
Whoa hold on man don't let some douche bag tech at Verizon tell you that.
I got the same story the first 2 calls to them I made regarding my V10 bootloop. Both calls ended by me telling the tech that I didn't need his help and I'd be calling back to speak to another tech who might give a sh!t.
I did call back and on my 3rd call stayed on the phone so long that it was closing time for the call center and at that time was given to a higher up, Idk but management of some type or authority who told me directly that within that week Verizon had implemented replacing Verizon V10's with the bootloop issue by a warranty extension of 3 months and soon it would be up to a full extra year warranty like LG itself has done. I was told that the techs mostly don't even know this yet but they would soon. Then I was sent out a brand new v10 which I'm using right now.
Don't let them bully you, I know it's not easy to stay cool and remain or even gain a friendly conversation with those guys but I swear that I'm not blowing smoke and they will give you a new phone for free. It was a Friday so it took more than overnight for me but 2 days later I was good.
There's also going through LG who will give you a free shipping label to send in your phone to be fixed or replaced. You can apply online at LG's main website. It will take longer than Verizon and you not only bought it through them but pay them good money every month so I would and did make damn sure they took care of it.
Hopefully this helped if you need any other info pm me maybe my replacement documents have something in them that you could use as irrefutable proof that they have to give you a phone.
Sorry for the long winded b.s. but I get heated when a company so large that bilks us customers constantly tries to do it even when their wrong and only because their lazy dicks that don't care about helping you out by actually doing anything other than straight saying "no" automatically.
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Whoa hold on man don't let some douche bag tech at Verizon tell you that.
I got the same story the first 2 calls to them I made regarding my V10 bootloop. Both calls ended by me telling the tech that I didn't need his help and I'd be calling back to speak to another tech who might give a sh!t.
I did call back and on my 3rd call stayed on the phone so long that it was closing time for the call center and at that time was given to a higher up, Idk but management of some type or authority who told me directly that within that week Verizon had implemented replacing Verizon V10's with the bootloop issue by a warranty extension of 3 months and soon it would be up to a full extra year warranty like LG itself has done. I was told that the techs mostly don't even know this yet but they would soon. Then I was sent out a brand new v10 which I'm using right now.
Don't let them bully you, I know it's not easy to stay cool and remain or even gain a friendly conversation with those guys but I swear that I'm not blowing smoke and they will give you a new phone for free. It was a Friday so it took more than overnight for me but 2 days later I was good.
There's also going through LG who will give you a free shipping label to send in your phone to be fixed or replaced. You can apply online at LG's main website. It will take longer than Verizon and you not only bought it through them but pay them good money every month so I would and did make damn sure they took care of it.
Hopefully this helped if you need any other info pm me maybe my replacement documents have something in them that you could use as irrefutable proof that they have to give you a phone.
Sorry for the long winded b.s. but I get heated when a company so large that bilks us customers constantly tries to do it even when their wrong and only because their lazy dicks that don't care about helping you out by actually doing anything other than straight saying "no" automatically.
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Thank you so much will try again.
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Thank you so much will try again.
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No problem, let me know if they give you more trouble and I can black out any sensitive info on my Verizon receipt/statement of them doing exactly what they have told you they won't do. It outlines the policy specifically and has enough information directly related to the problem You could forward it a long and turn the tide of their treatment towards you in a hurry.
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No problem, let me know if they give you more trouble and I can black out any sensitive info on my Verizon receipt/statement of them doing exactly what they have told you they won't do. It outlines the policy specifically and has enough information directly related to the problem You could forward it a long and turn the tide of their treatment towards you in a hurry.
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Ok thank you again will let everyone know the outcome.
My v10 died suddenly yesterday, and i logged into VZW and chatted with them and told them it had the boot-loop of death issue and they knew about it and ordered a replacement with free overnight shipping. They did say the phone couldn't have water or physical damage otherwise I would get charged for the replacement. It just sucks that root isnt available for the new software that will be running on it, not yet anyway.
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My v10 died suddenly yesterday, and i logged into VZW and chatted with them and told them it had the boot-loop of death issue and they knew about it and ordered a replacement with free overnight shipping. They did say the phone couldn't have water or physical damage otherwise I would get charged for the replacement. It just sucks that root isnt available for the new software that will be running on it, not yet anyway.
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At least they took care of it appropriately. Yes not having root on the same phone that you owned previously and had root on is trying.
That and the nagging thoughts in the back of my mind about when this one will bootloop on me. They sent me a phone that truly was in amazing condition, I cannot see anything that doesn't look brand new anywhere and I've had the loop out inspecting it. That means nothing if LG decides its time to remind me that Life's Good over and over again...
Good news is it does sound like root and boot loader unlock is on its way. Whether it bricks my sh!t or not I don't care. It's a light at the end of an otherwise very dark tunnel.
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The maps app was acting up. Had me about a mile from where I actually was and wouldn't track me on the road. Also the phone would get hot and lose 4g signal all the time. I did a chat and said that I had heard about the warranty being extended due to hardware issues demonstrated by the class action lawsuit filed in California. My replacement V10 will be delivered tomorrow. I could have chosen a different phone but I like the V10.
Thanks for tip about the extended warranty.
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Well as of right now you can check out my thread in the general section. I'm running into a few issues with replacing init. The phone reboots when you do and as of right now I have no clue how to change it. Anyways, I asked a guy to try something for me and i'm waiting to hear back.
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Was really hoping for the V10 to be updated to nougat
I have the original v10 vs990 from November 2015. Originally wanted the nexus 6 but it was way too big for my daily lifestyle and work. So I got talked into what I'm currently on vs990. Got marshmallow 6.0 update on February 2016. I'm on TQTHL extra battery pack with case. Never had any problems but I do a factory reset every couple of months because of weird battery issues. I will never buy an LG phone again. The worst call quality, battery i currently get is okeh since I have the extra TQTHL. I hate the second screen. I miss notifications all the time if I have it on silent and second screen doesn't help unless you are staring directly at your phone. I wish they had a blinking notification for second screen. Bluetooth connection horribly skips. Also the lack of this phone in XDA community, no ROOT! I do like the 64 gig on board storage and sometimes camera is decent. Just waiting for contract to end so I can move on.
I am praying mine does so I can get a different phone. I have insurance on it to cover it after the warranty. The phone is ok but battery life sucks. I have to charge my phone 2 to 3 times a day just from texting and I don't text that much. Maybe a hundred texts a day, no phone calls, no data use. If my friend video chats me forget it, dead from 100% charge in 30 min.
By 2pm I am at 40% battery. by 5:30 im at 15%.
So those of you that received another V10, was it a certified like new or a brand new mint V10? Also was there any mention anywhere if they were out of stock of the V10s could you get a different one?
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Ok thank you again will let everyone know the outcome.
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Lg finally respond to my dead V10 and told me my options were to buy a refurbished unit from them for $179 or pay $72 for a motherboard.
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Lg finally respond to my dead V10 and told me my options were to buy a refurbished unit from them for $179 or pay $72 for a motherboard.
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Its to bad you didn't hold Verizon responsible.. They are who sold you the phone and in no uncertain terms had their dirty little fingers all up in the phone originally made by LG so IMO are the first who need be and are responsible for any problems.
Apparently they feel this also replacing V10's across the board now.
Sorry LG was a pain and thanks for the post and updates.
That's why LG will be out of the phone business or change how they manage it.
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I woke up this morning and my LG G5 had vertical black lines all over the screen. It would glitch out and randomly press things on my screen. About two or so hours later the screen went black and has not come on since. I have tried the volume down and power button glitch and it did not work, nothing I have tried so far has worked. The phone buzzes if it is off and I press the power button but the screen does not post. I got the phone in June last year and since than has just been problems.
I have owned 3 G5's since June and none of them have been able to survive. First one had major screen burn issues, 2nd one was overheating and now I have one which is bricked while updating stock ROM.
Yours looks like a clear issue of display and you might wanna send it in for warranty and get it fixed and if you don't have warranty, you can get a display for around 150 from AliExpress or eBay. But, before you get it replaced, try updating the phone using LG Mobile Solution tool and see if it makes any difference.
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I have owned 3 G5's since June and none of them have been able to survive. First one had major screen burn issues, 2nd one was overheating and now I have one which is bricked while updating stock ROM.
Yours looks like a clear issue of display and you might wanna send it in for warranty and get it fixed and if you don't have warranty, you can get a display for around 150 from AliExpress or eBay. But, before you get it replaced, try updating the phone using LG Mobile Solution tool and see if it makes any difference.
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Jesus christ 3 times? I'd ditch the phone altogether after that. I don't have nearly as many issues like so many others. We wonder why this phone gets a bad rap lol. Me caution buy next LG phone.
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Jesus christ 3 times? I'd ditch the phone altogether after that. I don't have nearly as many issues like so many others. We wonder why this phone gets a bad rap lol. Me caution buy next LG phone.
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Right? lol. I am done with G5, it's the most glitched device in the G series so far. Ordered an Octopus box on AliExpress this morning, hopefully it will arrive in 2 weeks and I can fix this bricked G5 and get rid of it.
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Right? lol. I am done with G5, it's the most glitched device in the G series so far. Ordered an Octopus box on AliExpress this morning, hopefully it will arrive in 2 weeks and I can fix this bricked G5 and get rid of it.
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I can't blame you and would do the same thing. With all the bad issues I've seen from other people on these forms. Not so sure if I will buy another LG phone. It hurts to say that because I love LG phones.
It's just there not doing anything about these issues. That GPS issue was on other past LG phones I've had. Also screen burn in as well. Great phone, but bad design. People who have shipped in for warranty still having issues wtf?
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