Electronics Time again for a new phone - Page 40

**Dartgod** · 07-14-2013, 08:28 PM

So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/09/lg-optimus-g2-leak/

I've never considered LG, but I'm intrigued by what I've read.

Has anyone else looked at this and is it worth waiting another month or so for the LG?

Also, does anyone in the KC area have any experience with Sprint's LTE 4G? Is coverage still spotty?

Mojo Rising · 11-12-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Yeah, bootloader's not an issue for me since I'm rooted anyway, and I kind of like wiping everything clean - especially since the new restore feature works MUCH better than it used to.

I'm flashed, and it's currently downloading all my old apps.

Congrats! Let me know your feedback in the next couple days. I am likely 1-2 weeks behind you.

kcxiv · 11-13-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Lollipop OTAs are officially rolling out to Nexus devices starting today. Factory images are out with some info here:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11...2013-9-and-10/

I'm hoping someone will get an OTA ZIP running in the next couple hours, but I'll be setting this up tonight on my N5 regardless.

i need to check my nexus 10 to see if i get the update.

nope, no updates

KCFalcon59 · 11-13-2014, 08:09 AM

This is my biggest annoyance with Google. Why the **** does it take so long to roll out OTA. They're Google. Just let people manually download it for christ sakes. **** if Apple can release software and everyone can get it when they want it, why can't Google?

jd1020 · 11-13-2014, 08:48 AM

Just bought a 1 month old mint LG G2 on Swappa for $220. Cheaper than getting a free phone on contract by $140. I was looking to get the Nexus 5 but they sell for a damn premium, so I guess I'll have to settle for the more attractive sister of the Nexus 5 and deal with the LG skin.

**DaFace** · 11-13-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KCFalcon59

This is my biggest annoyance with Google. Why the **** does it take so long to roll out OTA. They're Google. Just let people manually download it for christ sakes. **** if Apple can release software and everyone can get it when they want it, why can't Google?

Apple has a very small set of phones they have to make sure everything works for. Google has thousands.

Aside from that, they roll it out slowly so that they can watch for major bugs and catch them before they hit mainstream. See Apple's recent problems with rolling out iOS 8.

**DaFace** · 11-13-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

i need to check my nexus 10 to see if i get the update.

nope, no updates

Yeah, the OTAs will take a week or two to roll out. You can flash the factory image like I did if you're pretty tech savvy, but you'll lose all your existing data.

**penguinz** · 11-13-2014, 01:43 PM

Flashed my 2013 nexus 7. So far it seems like a great update.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-13-2014, 01:43 PM

My Note 3 is still on 4.4.2. WTF?

Pablo · 11-13-2014, 02:01 PM

I've been pleasantly surprised with the battery life on my G3. Of course, I came from a S3 that lasted half a day with heavy use, so there was nowhere to go but up.

jiveturkey · 11-13-2014, 02:01 PM

I took my wife's Nexus 5 (was on Galaxy Nexus) and the difference is mind bottling. So much faster. The Galaxy was on it's last leg.

I bought her a One Plus One because she's blind as a bat and wanted a giant phone. A friend had an invite so why not. She's had it for a couple of weeks and loves it. It's stupid huge and the battery seems to last for a couple of days, with low level use. If you're looking for a good deal on a ginormous phone with solid spec I'd recommend it.

**DaFace** · 11-13-2014, 02:27 PM

Lollipop OTA zips are floating around out there if anyone is hunting for them. You still have to load them through ADB or through a custom recovery, but you won't lose your data.

More info here:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11...-file-roundup/

**Anyong Bluth** · 11-13-2014, 03:11 PM

Taking the plunge tomorrow and going to pick up the Note Edge when they open in the am.

I'm wary on the available stock at each location as they haven't done preorder and it's essentially a special limited release at least to start out with here in the US. Interesting that in Japan, the Edge has been released and is the primary version for the newest Note line. In fact, the regular Note 4 hasn't even been released there yet.

Plus, I can't get a gauge on how quick it might be sold out.

Seems like there's no middle of the road opinions about the phone. People either dislike it or are obsessed with getting one.

We'll find out more in about 18 hours...

**The Franchise** · 11-13-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Switched to Verizon from Sprint. Sprint is ****ing horrible.

So I ended up getting the Note 3 for $99 when I moved to Verizon. I've got 12 more days to decide if I want to upgrade to the Note 4 for another $200. Any thoughts? Everything I'm reading says that the differences between the 4 and 3 are minimal.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-13-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

So I ended up getting the Note 3 for $99 when I moved to Verizon. I've got 12 more days to decide if I want to upgrade to the Note 4 for another $200. Any thoughts? Everything I'm reading says that the differences between the 4 and 3 are minimal.

That's why I didn't get the Note 4. Just not much of an upgrade overall.

**The Franchise** · 11-13-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

That's why I didn't get the Note 4. Just not much of an upgrade overall.

Yeah....I just want to make sure that the Note 3 is going to last for the next 2 years of my contract. The Note 2 went almost the two years before it started to crap out and reboot itself 2-3 times a day.

07-14-2013, 08:28 PM
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7150000	Time again for a new phone So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August. http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/09/lg-optimus-g2-leak/ I've never considered LG, but I'm intrigued by what I've read. Has anyone else looked at this and is it worth waiting another month or so for the LG? Also, does anyone in the KC area have any experience with Sprint's LTE 4G? Is coverage still spotty?
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11-13-2014, 08:09 AM	#588
KCFalcon59 MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Topeka, Kansas Casino cash: $630000	This is my biggest annoyance with Google. Why the ** does it take so long to roll out OTA. They're Google. Just let people manually download it for christ sakes. ** if Apple can release software and everyone can get it when they want it, why can't Google?
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11-13-2014, 08:48 AM	#589
jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7702645	Just bought a 1 month old mint LG G2 on Swappa for $220. Cheaper than getting a free phone on contract by $140. I was looking to get the Nexus 5 but they sell for a damn premium, so I guess I'll have to settle for the more attractive sister of the Nexus 5 and deal with the LG skin.
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penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $2897626	Flashed my 2013 nexus 7. So far it seems like a great update. __________________
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BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	My Note 3 is still on 4.4.2. WTF?
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Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $1749356	I've been pleasantly surprised with the battery life on my G3. Of course, I came from a S3 that lasted half a day with heavy use, so there was nowhere to go but up.
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11-13-2014, 02:01 PM	#595
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	I took my wife's Nexus 5 (was on Galaxy Nexus) and the difference is mind bottling. So much faster. The Galaxy was on it's last leg. I bought her a One Plus One because she's blind as a bat and wanted a giant phone. A friend had an invite so why not. She's had it for a couple of weeks and loves it. It's stupid huge and the battery seems to last for a couple of days, with low level use. If you're looking for a good deal on a ginormous phone with solid spec I'd recommend it.
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11-13-2014, 02:27 PM	#596
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1756899	Lollipop OTA zips are floating around out there if anyone is hunting for them. You still have to load them through ADB or through a custom recovery, but you won't lose your data. More info here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11...-file-roundup/ Last edited by DaFace; 11-13-2014 at 03:10 PM..
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11-13-2014, 03:11 PM	#597
Anyong Bluth Deus ambulans inter homines Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Casino cash: $9649340	Taking the plunge tomorrow and going to pick up the Note Edge when they open in the am. I'm wary on the available stock at each location as they haven't done preorder and it's essentially a special limited release at least to start out with here in the US. Interesting that in Japan, the Edge has been released and is the primary version for the newest Note line. In fact, the regular Note 4 hasn't even been released there yet. Plus, I can't get a gauge on how quick it might be sold out. Seems like there's no middle of the road opinions about the phone. People either dislike it or are obsessed with getting one. We'll find out more in about 18 hours... __________________ Suck it, *beautiful*
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