What do you think about the new LG G5 flagship?

[dan330]

the apps that came with the phone... bloatware.. we all hate them. you can not remove.
apps that you install.. you can uninstall.

 

[KOLIO]

I also see that as I am typing this, my friend @KOLIO has posted too He's more Android smart than I am!

And my friend @Mikestony is a stand-up comedian when he's not posting here...............

 

[dan330]

I guess he has to be funny somewhere.. it sure aint here!

 

[Mikestony]

I guess he has to be funny somewhere.. it sure aint here!

**reported for being a meanie**

 

[dan330]

see!! what I tell ya!!!

 

[groadyho]

Thanks guys for the help. I see my post was moved, Thank you mange!
Never having any other UI before find lg's pretty okay. Never had an app drawer either so I can't say I miss it. I can say I don't miss loading and resuming screens, those were annoying on windows. Even win10 had them bad. Real glad we made the switch.
The reason we went for lg is, my wife's mother uses a g4 and always loved it and it seemed to get updates more so than other oems. According her.

 

[groadyho]

Has anyone else run into a problem with imei#'s claiming the battery and cradle at the lg site?

 

[Mikestony]

Has anyone else run into a problem with imei#'s claiming the battery and cradle at the lg site?

Yes, I had that issue about a week ago but I thought that was fixed....is it not working again?

 

[Maine Coon]

Has anyone else run into a problem with imei#'s claiming the battery and cradle at the lg site?

what does it say?

 

[groadyho]

It says something about imei number not right. Lg today told me they still had issues and were working on it. My wife's went through today but mine won't still.

 

[KOLIO]

I'm almost a week into this phone & even w/o root,I'm really settling in just fine.
The experience reminds me of the LG G2: An all-around kick-ass phone.
I felt LG dropped the ball a bit on the G3/G4,but,are on a roll with the V10 &G5.

My one little naggy thing that has me considering returning this particular handset & getting another G5,is the SD/SIM Tray fit:
The tray on mine sits a bit recessed,or,is just a serious WTH on the final build.
The edge of the phone is proud on the backside of the SD/SIM Tray & the edge is quite blunt.
Not exactly sharp,but,feels like crap.
I'm hoping this is just a dud & not the prevailing fit/finish with everyone.

Anyone else have this "sharp/blunt" edge around the SD/SIM Tray?

 

[Maine Coon]

just checked. No, I don't..

 

[KOLIO]

just checked. No, I don't..

THX!
I was gonna drop by T-Mo tomorrow anyway,but,knowing this isn't on at least one phone is enough for me to not settle for less.
I may even switch to the silver if available,only the gold was available at launch in my town.

 

[Maine Coon]

THX!
I was gonna drop by T-Mo tomorrow anyway,but,knowing this isn't on at least one phone is enough for me to not settle for less.
I may even switch to the silver if available,only the gold was available at launch in my town.

Mine is gold. let us know.

 

[groadyho]

Checked both ours, flush and smooth. Sounds like maybe just a defective unit.

 

[KOLIO]

Checked both ours, flush and smooth. Sounds like maybe just a defective unit.

Exchanged my handset this morning (for another Gold one) :

The T-Mobile clerk was more than happy to do the exchange & definitely took note of the mismatched chamfered edges & the sharp/protruding edge surrounding the SD/SIM Card slot.

The replacement handset is free of any such defects:
Looks & feels great,nice fit & finish with the main body & the battery module,it's a keeper.

(Updated my original 2 centavo user review to reflect the changes) :
http://androidforums.com/threads/wh...ew-lg-g5-flagship.1004215/page-2#post-7262749

 

[bIOforger]

s7 edge is better

 

[norb]

Charges ass slow! Awful! bad as a cheap phone I once had.

 

[Mikestony]

Charges ass slow! Awful! bad as a cheap phone I once had.

Maybe you have a bum charger....mine goes from approx. 20% to 100% in about 1.5 hours on the stock wall charger/cord.

 

[norb]

I'm almost a week into this phone & even w/o root,I'm really settling in just fine.
The experience reminds me of the LG G2: An all-around kick-ass phone.
I felt LG dropped the ball a bit on the G3/G4,but,are on a roll with the V10 &G5.

My one little naggy thing that has me considering returning this particular handset & getting another G5,is the SD/SIM Tray fit:
The tray on mine sits a bit recessed,or,is just a serious WTH on the final build.
The edge of the phone is proud on the backside of the SD/SIM Tray & the edge is quite blunt.
Not exactly sharp,but,feels like crap.
I'm hoping this is just a dud & not the prevailing fit/finish with everyone.

Anyone else have this "sharp/blunt" edge around the SD/SIM Tray?

Can you post a pic?

 

[norb]

Oh, and it does charge a little faster after an update. But its like a 7 hour charge vs no charge while using.

 

[KOLIO]

Can you post a pic?

I no longer have the G5 or any pics of it.
However,I did return & get a 2nd G5 which had a lot better overall fit & finish,smooth/seamless edges all-around.

I actually prefer LG devices to most other mfgs offerings,but,my experience w/them is the quality control/consistency needs improvement.
Don't hesitate to exchange your G5 if you feel the quality/fit & finish/etc... is less than acceptable (if you're within the window of opportunity to do so).

 

[norb]

I know mine has bad light bleed and a blotch on the screen. Which is ridiculous for this level of phone.

 

[KOLIO]

I know mine has bad light bleed and a blotch on the screen. Which is ridiculous for this level of phone.

If you noticed the light bleed & blemish on the display & didn't return the device within the return/exchange time frame, you've done yourself a disservice by taking no action.
Getting your carrier/LG to do anything about it now will not be as easy & could cost you some out of pocket expense for shipping/handling/deductibles on extended warranties.