Lg G2

Dublin Deluge · 27-01-2014 12:44am

youcancallmeal wrote: »

Yup that explains it. Guess I'll just have to flash another ROM to get it working?

Maybe, but are you in an area where 4G has been rolled out? Maybe you want to see if its available in your area first.

youcancallmeal · 27-01-2014 10:11am

Dublin Deluge wrote: »

Maybe, but are you in an area where 4G has been rolled out? Maybe you want to see if its available in your area first.

Yeah I've been in and around Dublin city for the last week. I know its definitely disabled on my device because I don't get the option in my network mode settings:

Dublin Deluge · 27-01-2014 12:25pm

I get those exact same 3 options when I go to that menu "Network options". Try clicking on "Network operators" instead, then "Search networks" and see if you get "3 RAT: LTE" and select that. You might need to try several times, waiting a few minutes in between. I had to do it a couple of times myself.

Also, I find that 4G coverage is not 100% complete even in parts of Dublin 2. Also, sometimes it comes and sometimes it goes... it's a bit sketcy still.

Dublin Deluge · 27-01-2014 12:44pm

OK, it looks like when you go to that "preferred network mode", the phone overrides your LTE settings. Try following these steps in this order:

1. On phone, dial 3845#*802#
2. Select "LTE / GSM" (Hidden Menu -> LTE-Only -> Modem Settings -> RAT Selection -> LTE / GSM)
3. Go to "Mobile networks" menu, then: Network operators -> Search networks -> select "3 RAT : LTE" -- If this option does not appear in menu, repeat from step 1.

youcancallmeal · 27-01-2014 1:04pm

Dublin Deluge wrote: »

I get those exact same 3 options when I go to that menu "Network options". Try clicking on "Network operators" instead, then "Search networks" and see if you get "3 RAT: LTE" and select that. You might need to try several times, waiting a few minutes in between. I had to do it a couple of times myself.

Also, I find that 4G coverage is not 100% complete even in parts of Dublin 2. Also, sometimes it comes and sometimes it goes... it's a bit sketcy still.

As I stated before I can't get into the LTE part of the hidden menu, just get the 'Not Supported' error message and there is no option for Three LTE in the network search where I've very good signal in Dublin city centre. I'll keep checking for the LTE network but I'm still pretty certain 4G/LTE is simply not enabled in my software version. It's a shame I can't find someone who has the same software version and is with three? I'm reading guides on how to root and install a different ROM so will report back in a few days when I've done that.

Dublin Deluge · 27-01-2014 1:14pm

I see. Yes, it looks like your ROM is not supporting it. Good luck in updating it. Or perhaps you can wait till LG rolls out Kit Kat.

zeroplay · 10-02-2014 9:59pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

As I stated before I can't get into the LTE part of the hidden menu, just get the 'Not Supported' error message and there is no option for Three LTE in the network search where I've very good signal in Dublin city centre. I'll keep checking for the LTE network but I'm still pretty certain 4G/LTE is simply not enabled in my software version. It's a shame I can't find someone who has the same software version and is with three? I'm reading guides on how to root and install a different ROM so will report back in a few days when I've done that.

Any luck with that yet? Im with 3 and have same software version.

youcancallmeal · 10-02-2014 10:59pm

zeroplay wrote: »

Any luck with that yet? Im with 3 and have same software version.

Nah didn't bother flashing a new ROM with Kit kat supposedly very close? I'm going to bring it in to Three this week and ask them to put one of their 4G enabled sims in it to ensure that isn't it? My sim card is about 3 years old so might be a chance that's the problem?

zeroplay · 11-02-2014 12:14pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

Nah didn't bother flashing a new ROM with Kit kat supposedly very close? I'm going to bring it in to Three this week and ask them to put one of their 4G enabled sims in it to ensure that isn't it? My sim card is about 3 years old so might be a chance that's the problem?

I only got my sim last month so I dont think thats the problem. Might see if kitkat fixes it too, dont want to mess up my warranty by flashing roms

Consey · 24-02-2014 12:57am

Dublin Deluge wrote: »

I see. Yes, it looks like your ROM is not supporting it. Good luck in updating it. Or perhaps you can wait till LG rolls out Kit Kat.

Hi, interested in this phone, does the KitKat update not have to be rolled out through a phone operator - how will we get it in Ireland if we just have jelly Bean on current model ?

Would I be better waiting to buy one from Amazon that has Kit kat already installed ?

Sorry if the question seems stupid !

Alpha Dog 1 · 24-02-2014 9:57am

Consey wrote: »

Hi, March. ested in this phone, does the KitKat update not have to be rolled out through a phone operator - how will we get it in Ireland if we just have jelly Bean on current model ?

Would I be better waiting to buy one from Amazon that has Kit kat already installed ?

Sorry if the question seems stupid !

KitKat is due to be released in march but that wouldn't put me off buying this phone. KitKat offers very little over 4.2.2.

I had KitKat on my nexus and the only change I noticed was worse battery life.

Consey · 24-02-2014 6:52pm

Alpha Dog 1 wrote: »

KitKat is due to be released in march but that wouldn't put me off buying this phone. KitKat offers very little over 4.2.2.

I had KitKat on my nexus and the only change I noticed was worse battery life.

Thanks for the response re timing of purchase. Just trying to understand though, and if I was to buy on Amazon or Expansys, and how do the updates work? How would it pick up any updates/fixes if LG aren't extending them through the provider?

Do you get where I'm coming from?

puppetmaster · 25-02-2014 10:35pm

I would have assumed it rolls out directly from LG also if sim free? Similar to how a tablet updates.

jonnybegood · 26-02-2014 1:48am

Consey wrote: »

Thanks for the response re timing of purchase. Just trying to understand though, and if I was to buy on Amazon or Expansys, and how do the updates work? How would it pick up any updates/fixes if LG aren't extending them through the provider?

Do you get where I'm coming from?

I got a lg g2 delivered from HK
and within 10 mins after switching it on, it updated itself from the LG server.
About 26 mbs.

Kevcol · 02-03-2014 10:29pm

Hey,

I'm upgrading from my HTC One Mini and at the moment it is either the LG G2 or SGS4. Has anybody had the opportunity to use both of the phones. At the moment I'm leaning towards the LG G2 but I know the SGS4 is amazing. Just wouldn't mind having something different.

The camera would be pretty important for me too so if there was a clear winner there it'd be good to know. From online reviews it seems the G2 is better indoors but most of them seem to ignore other shooting modes.

Alpha Dog 1 · 03-03-2014 11:53am

I've had both phones.
Maybe I'm biased as I've grown tired of Samsung over the years but for me the LG is the better phone, heck it's probably going to be better than the S5 imo.

Great screen and camera with a much better battery imo.

Won't go wrong with either phone but if you can get the G2 for cheaper or around the same price then I'd definitely go with it.

Kevcol · 03-03-2014 4:22pm

That's great, kind of what I was hoping to hear. I had the S4 before an I loved it but would love something different. It got robbed though so bought a HTC One Mini as a replacement but it's just not in the same league.

Can you buy the G2 'International' phone from Amazon. Will this work in Ireland?

Alpha Dog 1 · 03-03-2014 4:25pm

Kevcol wrote: »

That's great, kind of what I was hoping to hear. I had the S4 before an I loved it but would love something different. It got robbed though so bought a HTC One Mini as a replacement but it's just not in the same league.

Can you buy the G2 'International' phone from Amazon. Will this work in Ireland?

Yep, that's where most people get them, I got mine from the French Amazon as it was 50 euro cheaper.

Alpha Dog 1 · 03-03-2014 4:28pm

I just see that it's 300 on Amazon but just remember the G3 is due out in July.

Kevcol · 03-03-2014 9:53pm

Ya I saw that too but I think I'll go for the 32GB one anyway. Maybe I should wait a month or two to see if price will go down. Selling my HTC One Mini at the mo though so the price of that might go down in the meantime. Would you think it'd come down much after the launch?

Alpha Dog 1 · 04-03-2014 9:23am

Kevcol wrote: »

Ya I saw that too but I think I'll go for the 32GB one anyway. Maybe I should wait a month or two to see if price will go down. Selling my HTC One Mini at the mo though so the price of that might go down in the meantime. Would you think it'd come down much after the launch?

It will surely go down in price once the G3 is released but that might not be for 4 months.

Kevcol · 04-03-2014 4:58pm

Went ahead and ordered it. Too impatient to wait that long. Can't wait

viking · 04-03-2014 11:51pm

Anyone order from http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/ (site was mentioned earlier in thread)?

TwoMums2Be · 05-03-2014 11:28am

Could you tell me whether you buy your 32gb versions directly from amazon or from a seller (& if a seller which one). I can't find the 32gb directly from amazon so I'm looking for a reliable seller

Many Thanks

jonnybegood · 05-03-2014 11:38am

viking wrote: »

Anyone order from http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/ (site was mentioned earlier in thread)?

I got my g2 from this site, fast delivery about a week.
Great phone and free postage.
I got the 32 gb because the internal memory takes up about 6 gb.

Kevcol · 05-03-2014 3:54pm

Is it a European version of the phone or a different version? Does this matter when using the phone?

jonnybegood · 05-03-2014 11:04pm

Kevcol wrote: »

Is it a European version of the phone or a different version? Does this matter when using the phone?

European Version

D802

guza81 · 05-03-2014 11:18pm

jonnybegood wrote: »

I got my g2 from this site, fast delivery about a week.
Great phone and free postage.
I got the 32 gb because the internal memory takes up about 6 gb.

Could you tell us a bit more:

Did you have to pay any vat or customs fees etc.?
What charger plug did it come with?
Is it any/LG warranty on it?

Thanks in advance.

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-03-2014 11:20pm

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jonnybegood · 05-03-2014 11:28pm

guza81 wrote: »

Could you tell us a bit more:

Did you have to pay any vat or customs fees etc.?
What charger plug did it come with?
Is it any/LG warranty on it?

Thanks in advance.

If you read this it will tell you what you need to know:

http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/shipping-and-insurance-eu.html

Normal charger

One year warranty

guza81 · 05-03-2014 11:38pm

Thanks for the reply

I've read that alright.
I've also seen mixed feedbacks online, some people saying it was alright some people said that they still had to pay customs, that's why I'm asking.

What do you mean normal charger? UK plug or European?

Thanks for sharing.

TwoMums2Be · 05-03-2014 11:47pm

Dublin Deluge wrote: »

It's D80210e-ESA-XX

I think "ESA" might mean East South Asia. The leaflets and stickers that came with the phone were in Thai. So I think it might have been imported from there. The package I received came from London, though.

Jonnybegood is your software EUR as mentioned in this post above or ESA?
Thank you

jonnybegood · 05-03-2014 11:52pm

guza81 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply

I've read that alright.
I've also seen mixed feedbacks online, some people saying it was alright some people said that they still had to pay customs, that's why I'm asking.

What do you mean normal charger? UK plug or European?

Thanks for sharing.

Just going with my experience with them and two other friends.

jonnybegood · 05-03-2014 11:56pm

TwoMums2Be wrote: »

Jonnybegood is your software EUR as mentioned in this post above or ESA?
Thank you

D80210d-HKG-XX

All instructions in English

Consey · 08-03-2014 8:01pm

You'd pick up a new UK spec one on Adverts. ie for not much more than 350, with the quick window case

viking · 10-03-2014 11:40pm

Got my 32GB 802 from eglobalcentral today, fast delivery and no VAT or customs. Charger is 2 pin but came with adapter. No OS update as yet, running 4.2.2, software version is D80210c-TWN-XX

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-03-2014 7:59am

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jonnybegood · 11-03-2014 9:29am

http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Feb2014/view-the-improvements-kitkat-will-bring-to-the-lg-g2.html

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-03-2014 9:49am

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viking · 11-03-2014 11:15am

Wifey got the 4.4 update on her AT&T D800 a couple of days ago. Visually there's not much difference tbh... though I'm sure the claims made by LG regarding speed/battery in the video are valid

rj087 · 12-03-2014 7:47pm

Hi folks, I thinking of buying either the lg g2 or the nexus 5 and need some advise. I'm useless when it come to the hardware spec etc so just looking for some practical advise. I'm looking for something for everyday use with a good camera and battery (my current apple phone lasts half a day max). Also I see a lot of people hae bought from expansy, I assume they are reliable?? Thanks!!

Kevcol · 12-03-2014 7:53pm

I bought mine from Amazon so can't help you with expansy. Got mine just the other day and love it so far. Overall the LG would have better spec, particularly with regard to the camera and the battery. I bought mine from Amazon.

Little tip: I bought the Spizen cover for my phone and I love it. Really stylish and gives good protection too. Was pricey but I feel it was worth it.

Alpha Dog 1 · 12-03-2014 8:05pm

Yeah the LG has a much better camera and battery. Bought mine from Amazon aswell. Absolutely love the phone. You won't regret buying it.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-03-2014 8:07pm

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rj087 · 13-03-2014 3:48pm

Thanks for the replies. Seems Lg is the way to go. Just out of curiosity though are there any aspects of the Nexus that beats the Lg??

OldMrBrennan83 · 13-03-2014 3:55pm

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TwoMums2Be · 13-03-2014 4:22pm

Is anyone using a screen protector? With a 20 month old it is going to be essential really

Also interested in what cases others are using if any....as above a case will be essential protection!

Kevcol · 13-03-2014 4:27pm

Hey guys,

I'm bck again. I have just noticed that I have the Asian software on my phone. Does this make any difference to it? I know it doesn't at the moment but will it make a difference in the future if I want updates or anything like that?

Thanks

OldMrBrennan83 · 13-03-2014 9:10pm

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TwoMums2Be · 13-03-2014 11:17pm

Ok so for those of you who chose to purchase from amazon directly (not a marketplace seller) whether the uk, France, Germany etc why did you choose to buy from amazon over the likes of e global central? Was it for warranty, trust in the company, wary of getting caught for customs/fakes or anything else?

What benefits are there to having a European version versus an Asian version, if any?

Lg G2

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