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So tempted to get a G3...has anyone make the move from the G2?
breadnatty08
pain rustique
For me, nope.
Last phone I had with a removable battery was my Gnex and I never swapped the battery for the life of the phone. My S3 had an SD Card slot which was nice for music and nandroid backups, but now I stream all my music and only keep 1 nandroid on my phone so space isn't an issue. Don't need a bigger screen and the resolution is just fine on the G2.
Finally did get to see a dummy unit at the local BB and while it is super slick looking, I think I'm finally to the point where I just don't see the need to upgrade so quickly anymore.
Last phone I had with a removable battery was my Gnex and I never swapped the battery for the life of the phone. My S3 had an SD Card slot which was nice for music and nandroid backups, but now I stream all my music and only keep 1 nandroid on my phone so space isn't an issue. Don't need a bigger screen and the resolution is just fine on the G2.
Finally did get to see a dummy unit at the local BB and while it is super slick looking, I think I'm finally to the point where I just don't see the need to upgrade so quickly anymore.
mumfoau
Well-Known Member
Insert different devices but I feel the exact same way!For me, nope.
Last phone I had with a removable battery was my Gnex and I never swapped the battery for the life of the phone. My S3 had an SD Card slot which was nice for music and nandroid backups, but now I stream all my music and only keep 1 nandroid on my phone so space isn't an issue. Don't need a bigger screen and the resolution is just fine on the G2.
Finally did get to see a dummy unit at the local BB and while it is super slick looking, I think I'm finally to the point where I just don't see the need to upgrade so quickly anymore.
dportal2006
Android Enthusiast
I think i am going to wait a couple another year with my G2. The G3 feels like a marginal upgrade. It feels like the upgrade from the Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S4. Some things are improved but not nearly enough to give me any sort of envy. Let's hope they bring a fingerprint scanner and waterproof cover on the LG G4.
KitsapAndroid
Android Enthusiast
The next phone I upgrade to will have both of these as a feature. Hell, the waterproof aspect is the only reason I get the slightest bit of envy when I see a SGS5 in the wild.
breadnatty08
pain rustique
How about wireless charging out of the box? If they don't do that I'm looking elsewhere. Why it was an exclusive to Verizon for the G2 is a head scratcher.
simon_lefisch
Newbie
I'd rather get a OnePlus One....
iowabowtech
root@android:/ #
I thought about it for a loooong time. Handled a G3 in store, followed it from concept to release, the works. I'm just too happy with my G2 and it's superior battery life that I can't pull the trigger this time around.
I'll be looking at LG hard though for my next phone after having owned a G2. Best phone I've owned to date hands down. Wonder when the G4 will come out?
I'll be looking at LG hard though for my next phone after having owned a G2. Best phone I've owned to date hands down. Wonder when the G4 will come out?
TritonDroid
Well-Known Member
I too am very happy with my G2. I want to stay with the LG family as the G2 has been the best phone of any I have had by a mile.
After having wireless charging there is absolutely no way I will go away from this feature. As my next phone needs to be waterproof and include what was added with the G3...a mico SD slot.
If the G4 adds waterproofing and maintains its micro sd slot...I will be in line.
After having wireless charging there is absolutely no way I will go away from this feature. As my next phone needs to be waterproof and include what was added with the G3...a mico SD slot.
If the G4 adds waterproofing and maintains its micro sd slot...I will be in line.
pcdebb
Android Enthusiast
The G2 is the best phone i've owned in a long time....even over an iPhone. Best battery life over everything ever. Even with everything I do everyday, bluetooth music/phone/etc, internet, texting and i'm at 49%. I'm scared to use anything else i dont even want to update to kitkat lol
iowabowtech
root@android:/ #
You and I were in the same boat until 2 days ago, I finally updated to KK. Still wouldn't have done it but an unknown system process started killing my battery on JB and I couldn't isolate it. So far for me anyway, KK does every bit as good or better. Those Google Framework wakelocks are gone too finally if you know what I'm talking about there.
mumfoau
Well-Known Member
Now that you're on KitKat...may as well root with TowelRoot and try out that G3 ROM. It's the G3 without the G3
iowabowtech
root@android:/ #
Now that you're on KitKat...may as well root with TowelRoot and try out that G3 ROM. It's the G3 without the G3
Hmm, I'll check it out although honestly don't love the UI colors on the G3. Worth a look though, I'm already rooted with trwp.
mumfoau
Well-Known Member
Hmm, I'll check it out although honestly don't love the UI colors on the G3. Worth a look though, I'm already rooted with trwp.
And I couldn't go back to my stock rooted after running the G3 ROM. Just like the new UI soooo much more.
TritonDroid
Well-Known Member
I thought MMS was broke on the G3 ROM port?
Also do you know if the animated weather works from the lock screen? That doesn't seem like a big deal but I work inside and couldn't tell you how many times the animation has been my indication to the weather outside.
Also do you know if the animated weather works from the lock screen? That doesn't seem like a big deal but I work inside and couldn't tell you how many times the animation has been my indication to the weather outside.
simon_lefisch
Newbie
I believe MMS is broken using the stock app. Using a third-party apps works.
iowabowtech
root@android:/ #
Looks promising indeed but seems to be lacking knock code for the vs980. I wouldn't last 5 minutes without it. Wonder if there's a stand alone kernel I could flash for that. Might be a little early for that yet idk.
edit: looks like cloudfya's rom might have knock code for vzw. What the heck, I'll give it a go.
mumfoau
Well-Known Member
Yep his ROM had knock code or you could run optimusg3 with the cloudy kernel and get knock code. I'm just running the cloudy ROM though
I thought about it for a loooong time. Handled a G3 in store, followed it from concept to release, the works. I'm just too happy with my G2 and it's superior battery life that I can't pull the trigger this time around.
I'll be looking at LG hard though for my next phone after having owned a G2. Best phone I've owned to date hands down. Wonder when the G4 will come out?
My exact thoughts. If the screen on the G3 was the same brightness as the G2 i would have purchased it. I played with it for a good hour in the Verizon store, right next to my G2. I just could not get past the "dirty" white screen compared to my G2. If they fix it with a firmware update, I still might get one. I am very happy with my G2.
dportal2006
Android Enthusiast
What feature does the G3 has that compels you to upgrade?
AustinTech
Android Enthusiast
I'd swap my G2 for a HTC M8 in a heartbeat if the cost wasn't so high to do so. Probably another $325 to do it, so I'll wait. I can't stand the camera on the G2, it takes too long to focus on anything and shots come out blurry. I also like the build quality and front facing speakers on the M8. If the delta between the two gets around $200 I'll jump.
I just got my G2 about 3 weeks ago, already rooted & weeded out the bloatware. I could not be happier with the G2.And even though I've only had this phone a short time. I couldn't see upgrading to the G3 because of the minimal upgrades LG has made.
I love my new G2 phone.
I love my new G2 phone.
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I'll be staying with my G2 for quite a while .. just don't see a reason to upgrade yet. I love everything about this phone. The battery is absolutely insane!! Resolution .. processing power .. etc.. it's all good.
BTW .. I'm also still on 4.2.2. Every once in a while I think about KitKat .. then I do research and realize I am completely happy and completely stable on 4.2.2. I just don't want to mess with a good thing!
best phone I've ever had.
BTW .. I'm also still on 4.2.2. Every once in a while I think about KitKat .. then I do research and realize I am completely happy and completely stable on 4.2.2. I just don't want to mess with a good thing!
best phone I've ever had.