Posted by djin
"The LG Optimus G has finally become official, letting us have a good look at its glorious design and specs. This will be one of the first phones to be based upon the new quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor and also has a ton of other great features.
For starters, the Optimus G runs on the Qualcomm APQ8064 processor, which is the quad-core version of the MSM8960 we saw on the HTC One S and several other phones. It also features a new Adreno 320 GPU, which is said to be significantly more powerful.
Other important features include 2GB of RAM, a 4.7-inch, 720p True HD IPS display, 13 megapixel camera, 2,100mAh battery and Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
The Optimus G will go on sale next month in Korea on all three major networks and an international launch is planned at a later date. It will also be making its way to NTT DoCoMo's network in Japan by October/November. The Japanese version will have a slightly different design and DoCoMo's UI customizations."
source : http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_op[....]korea_next_month-news-4707.php
Anyone up for LG? Looks really interesting to me.
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2012-08-28 12:50 ]
Posted by tranced
Reading its specs I definitely will say that it is a must-have phone. Now I hope it won't get sued by the Annoying Apple.
Posted by Vipera ammodytes
Beast!
Posted by tranced
But I think the battery should have a higher capacity. With that screen and processor, the life of the battery will be affected.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
WOAH! Thats a beast
if the UI is as fast and fluid as Samsung's then this will be one hell of a superphone, nice job LG. 
Posted by djin
What I really find interesting about this phone is the resolution. It has all touch buttons, and at the same time, the available resolution is actual 720p Unlike galaxy nexus or sony gx/sx.
Looks like a worthy successor to prada! Now, If only they like reduced their logo behind,have a better ui, faster updates and good support, then I might get an LG(hurts to say this)!
Posted by titus1
No matter how good the spec of this phone on paper...there's something about LG that doesn't compell me on getting any of their phone. Ever.
Posted by mediar
It has one of the best Android custom skins ever made, really light and refreshing, and the combination of these bright colors every where is really great. And it's so polished, definitely on par with 2011 Xperias' GB skin!
[ This Message was edited by: laffen on 2013-03-06 01:52 ]
Posted by Supa_Fly
I'm seeing this phone (AT&T/Rogers Wireless/Telus variants) drop in prices very quickly the last month over on craigslist/kijiji (after all I'm in Canada so its a lot faster to purchase new/used at grey market pricing vs eBay as its immediately in your hands; cannot beat local deals).
Yes I'm aware of the GorillaGlassII front and back panels on the Optimus G & Nexus 4, but its not as if cases/bumpers are not available. I've never broken/shattered/cracked my former iPhone 4/4S using a case/bumper so I'm not too worried.
I'm more concerned about the rumored warranty and build-quality (over time too many still believe LG sucks on build-quality and warranty support). If I consider purchasing either would I have anything to worry about?
Thanks.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
If you're getting the Optimus G then updates would be your main concern, its been out a while now and we have yet to hear about any update plans for it from LG WRT Android JB, same story with the Optimus 4X HD.
Posted by Supa_Fly
On 2012-12-26 23:25:09, Tsepz_GP wrote:
If you're getting the Optimus G then updates would be your main concern, its been out a while now and we have yet to hear about any update plans for it from LG WRT Android JB, same story with the Optimus 4X HD.
It would seem that CyanogenMod 10 is being tweaked to support this model.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031261
"CM 10.1 for Canadian Optimus G"
Posted by Tsepz_GP
I just dont like the custom ROM route, personally, even if its Cyanogen, you are bound to run into strange issues, at least thats my experience.
Posted by Supa_Fly
Just picked up Optimus_G
Tasks:
Root - duh!
Migrate Data from iOS into Android ~ Why did I ever use iOS again?? (Games, simplicity and OSX Compatibility; I'm on Win7 now).
Nova Launcher,
Screen lock password.
Media Sync, test music playback on headphones with remote and calls.
2days usage then onto CM10.1.
Posted by Bonovox
The new Optimus G Pro is amazing. Dual video recording & the sound quality is excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huUwi8aYH2k
Posted by wonderful_jo
Yeah; I agree with Bonovox. Picture quality and cool apps also add on to Optimus G. You can also check this app that gives chance to win a new Optimus G. https://www.facebook.com/lgindiapage/app_488286947895270
Posted by Supa_Fly
Alright ... after 2.x years I yet again pickup this beauty.
Unfortunately the one I got is nowhere near the one I had from my old employer, this one was $80 and has seen much better days, but I figured I'd get back into looking what Android had to offer, for me.
So I take a look and I realize I HATE KitKat ... horrible standard OS and if LG keeps doing this to the Android OS it would suck!
Ok ... so I do the following:
Root using SuperSU ... sweet.
I download to the PC FreeGee - realizing no longer needed after 2hrs last night but I'm tired and I say screw it.
So I download FreeGee directly on the LG ... Bootloader unlocked. Sweet.
I copy the zip file for the CM 12.1 for Android 5.1, I think it's for 5.1 but the subsequent events may tell I'm wrong.
(File: cm-12.1-20150521-UNOFFICIAL-geeb)
Now, device installs the OS and reboots successfully. Sweet jesus this looks beautiful! I navigate around the menu and I think all is good and a few icons I have no clue what is going on with the one in the tray on the bottom right.
So I launch it and it goes through first page of info and I realize it's Google's Camera which saves everything in the cloud ... NOT a fan of that, and there is a check box to disable location information I disable it.
I exit the Google Camera app and then the screen goes blank. I see 3 Red LED blinks in the notification light and 6hrs later I STILL cannot power it on!!!
1. Can't power it on!
2. Can't get Bootloader to show up (the one with the Android heart exposed)!!
EEEK.
3. Just the damn LED blinking, consistent blink!!
4. I try Volume UP/DOWN buttons, connect USB to the G, then to Win7 and nothing!
I suspect Google Camera trying to connect to Google's services which may NOT be in CM12.1 for this device. I also suspect since I installed the CM12.1 with the USB connected it tried to connect using ADP, which I feel it KEEPS doing in Win7. I have the factory drivers and the updated drivers NOTHING fully works; just the connect then immediate disconnect chime in Win7.
Anyone have a solution to load even the factory OS which is a boot.img file?
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Woah! That doesn't sound good.
In a situation like this my 1st move is to download a stock factory FW of the phone and flash it. I am not sure if Odin is used with LG's, but its what we use to flash Samsungs, but you say that your PC is not even seeing the phone.
Maybe try find a way to reset the phone with the buttons. I don't want to say the phone is hard bricked, but it sort of sounds like it.
Maybe also try taking out the battery for a little while (30mins or so) then put it back in and try boot up again.
I would head to XDA Developers and go to the Development section of your paticular model if nothing else helps.
Sorry I cannot be much of help, I stopped using Custom ROMs a few years ago, I found that each time I did I always found something missing, or ran into very strange issues and/or was never fully happy with something.
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2015-08-09 10:18 ]
Posted by Supa_Fly
On 2015-08-09 11:08:47, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Woah! That doesn't sound good.
In a situation like this my 1st move is to download a stock factory FW of the phone and flash it. I am not sure if Odin is used with LG's, but its what we use to flash Samsungs, but you say that your PC is not even seeing the phone.
Maybe try find a way to reset the phone with the buttons. I don't want to say the phone is hard bricked, but it sort of sounds like it.
Maybe also try taking out the battery for a little while (30mins or so) then put it back in and try boot up again.
I would head to XDA Developers and go to the Development section of your paticular model if nothing else helps.
Sorry I cannot be much of help, I stopped using Custom ROMs a few years ago, I found that each time I did I always found something missing, or ran into very strange issues and/or was never fully happy with something.
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2015-08-09 10:18 ]
Good and sound advice ... I appreciate your time in helping.
Unfortunately ODIN which is for this device and many many others didn't even recognize the phone either. I used my torx kit and removed the battery for an entire day, then back in ... nothing. Funny as it DOES recognize charging (LED blinking) but that's all.
All manner of button combo's for reset ... nothing works 3 PC's used in Windows 7 and all 7 threads in developers for this phone via XDA ... nothing worked. Great quide, site, crew but nothing.
Hard Bricked and already in the recylce bin on the way to eletronic heaven.
I'll retry to the OG Nexus 4 ... a final time (3 short times before and was good but Android was never as good as it is now). I'll await to see what Motorola (Moto Maxx; evolved), LG, HTC, and Sony bring later this year or in Spring next year to spend hard earned $$ on Android.
Why?
- because BlackBerry is a fools errand to keep trying and trying and even too many rumors of them securing Android themselves as a mass market OS and BB10 for Enterprise in the next 4mths. Also iOS is getting "OK" but the hardware design's are getting long in the tooth, I don't like iPhone 6 design and I fear this falls will be pretty much the same with a different paint scheme, even the cases just don't do it justice.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Sorry to hear nothing worked.
If you want a very good device for the money, may I suggest the LG G2? That has to be the very best of LG's efforts in the last 2-3years. Its Nexus 5 hardware, plus a bigger battery and better display.
Posted by Supa_Fly
On 2015-08-25 20:04:09, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Sorry to hear nothing worked.
If you want a very good device for the money, may I suggest the LG G2? That has to be the very best of LG's efforts in the last 2-3years. Its Nexus 5 hardware, plus a bigger battery and better display.
Good suggestion, unfortunately the Canadian dollar is not faring too well against the US$ ($1.35CAN highest in over 12yrs). This means it's a sellers market in Canada, and a buyers market in the USA.
LG G2 is currently fetching $260-350CA in mine & neighboring cities.
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-gta-greater-toronto-area/lg-g2/k0l1700272
The Nexus 5 (OG) 16GB I'm looking at $220-300.
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-gta-gr[....]nto-area/lg-nexus-5/k0l1700272
Yet, for an Asus Zenfone 2 - Black (ZE551ML-23-4G64GN-BK)
- 5.5", Intel 2.3GHz, 4G RAM, 64G Storage $379.00 tax inclusive BNIB at the store.
http://www.canadacomputers.co[....]hp?cPath=30_415&item_id=083975
So I've got a LOT to consider. Personally I still like the Motorola Moto Maxx 2015 model (not that X Play soon to replace it with crappier specs. Yes I know, 'crappier' is NOT a word but it explains motorola's angle on this perfectly).
OnePlus2 is sweet fingerprint sensor BUT no NFC, assinine!!
Posted by emerson_shei
On 2015-08-27 03:19:29, Supa_Fly wrote:
On 2015-08-25 20:04:09, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Sorry to hear nothing worked.
If you want a very good device for the money, may I suggest the LG G2? That has to be the very best of LG's efforts in the last 2-3years. Its Nexus 5 hardware, plus a bigger battery and better display.
Good suggestion, unfortunately the Canadian dollar is not faring too well against the US$ ($1.35CAN highest in over 12yrs). This means it's a sellers market in Canada, and a buyers market in the USA.
LG G2 is currently fetching $260-350CA in mine & neighboring cities.
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-gta-greater-toronto-area/lg-g2/k0l1700272
The Nexus 5 (OG) 16GB I'm looking at $220-300.
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-gta-gr[....]nto-area/lg-nexus-5/k0l1700272
Yet, for an Asus Zenfone 2 - Black (ZE551ML-23-4G64GN-BK)
- 5.5", Intel 2.3GHz, 4G RAM, 64G Storage $379.00 tax inclusive BNIB at the store.
http://www.canadacomputers.co[....]hp?cPath=30_415&item_id=083975
So I've got a LOT to consider. Personally I still like the Motorola Moto Maxx 2015 model (not that X Play soon to replace it with crappier specs. Yes I know, 'crappier' is NOT a word but it explains motorola's angle on this perfectly).
OnePlus2 is sweet fingerprint sensor BUT no NFC, assinine!!
