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Different between EU / USA?

Hey,
i'm pretty new to all this android. But yes after i seen the xoom, i want to have it. So i decided to buy me one, but it was not availible in my country and i bought an USA verizon version. I was testing it a bit and i was sure i want the 3g eu version and sell it and wait for the version which i want have.
Yesterday i got my xoom and i was pretty shocked!! It was pretty laggy and got the android lags, the first xoom doesnt have this lags but i was also stock.
I think there is a different between this to models or i dont know why my xoom is so laggy now! My first thought was to root it and overclock it, i will try that later. Maybee do also a reset.
How can i check this if that laggy?

oaz1 said:
Hey,
i'm pretty new to all this android. But yes after i seen the xoom, i want to have it. So i decided to buy me one, but it was not availible in my country and i bought an USA verizon version. I was testing it a bit and i was sure i want the 3g eu version and sell it and wait for the version which i want have.
Yesterday i got my xoom and i was pretty shocked!! It was pretty laggy and got the android lags, the first xoom doesnt have this lags but i was also stock.
I think there is a different between this to models or i dont know why my xoom is so laggy now! My first thought was to root it and overclock it, i will try that later. Maybee do also a reset.
How can i check this if that laggy?
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I think you are saying you bought a US 3G Xoom out of sheer gadget greed, then sold it to buy a Euro 3G. You feel the Euro model is more laggy than the US model?
Do you mean in terms of overall performance or data connection? Was the US version you had running 3.1, and now the Euro model is running 3.0? That would certainly account for a certain amount of extra lag.

rschenck said:
I think you are saying you bought a US 3G Xoom out of sheer gadget greed, then sold it to buy a Euro 3G. You feel the Euro model is more laggy than the US model?
Do you mean in terms of overall performance or data connection? Was the US version you had running 3.1, and now the Euro model is running 3.0? That would certainly account for a certain amount of extra lag.
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Thank you for your fast answer!
Yes the first is right!!
No both were running on 3.0.1. And i mean the performance, scroll between homescreen pages, starup apps and so on!

oaz1 said:
Thank you for your fast answer!
Yes the first is right!!
No both were running on 3.0.1. And i mean the performance, scroll between homescreen pages, starup apps and so on!
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That is very strange....I don;t know of any reason for one to be more laggy than the other.
I would suggest doing a factory reset, then using one of the threads here to root it and update to 3.1. That should solve most lag issues you may have.

Yes i think so to, i tried to remove a few widget an see what happen.
I'll root it, later i forgot my usb cabel! For 3.1 is no EU support, after i update my 3g wont work anymore or i m wrong?

oaz1 said:
Yes i think so to, i tried to remove a few widget an see what happen.
I'll root it, later i forgot my usb cabel! For 3.1 is no EU support, after i update my 3g wont work anymore or i m wrong?
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It is possible to upgrade a Euro 3G to 3.1 and keep your 3G...it is just a bit tricky.
Check this thread....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089695

rschenck said:
It is possible to upgrade a Euro 3G to 3.1 and keep your 3G...it is just a bit tricky.
Check this thread....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089695
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Thank you very much!! I didnt see this thread yet!
I m pretty new to this all android stuff, like i said! Is there something like wikipedia for all the words like flash, root, unlock so on?

Some more, i can remember that i have with my first xoom wifi problems at my workingplace but with the new one not. The place is the same as bevore, no changes. Its pretty odd, cause i think aluminium shields more than plastic.

[Q] Trade my shift for nexus S???

Ok,Here me out I know this has been asked but I have a different situation and reall y need input as of right now I've read so many reviews and heard so many diff opinions I just want some help on here.
Ok so I bought the shift 11 days ago and realized while I have no problems with it I do want the most out of my upgrade, that being said I turned my attention towards the nexus S, also by the way I only wanted to spend 100 dollars no more than that or I would've gotten the Evo 3d or some other dual core awesome phone. Anyways, I know I would give up the hardware keyboard but feel this is inevitable and something I will eventually do. However the NS has a faster processor, better screen, bigger screen, no crap sprint apps you cant get rid of and a forward facing camera which is a big positive for me.
Heres the deal though I never go against reviews and all the stats say that the Shift wins by like a whole start on every review site. That being said a sprint tech said they have more returns on shifts than the NS and that he loves his NS. So I go in considering the trade and the salesman comforted me saying he wouldn't make the trade. I took his advice then got home and thought well of course the salesman said that it'd be cheaper and they'd have to refund me about 50 bucks and a hundred in the long run. Also I read it has bad wifi problems is that true? I'm sorry for the disorder of this post, I'm just extremely frustrated and don't have much time.
SO I know this has been long, but in eveyones opinion what would you do? i know the NS feels cheaper but I mean does that matter? With a nice case, a zag full body cover and insurance should that matter? Also, the 16gb no sd card thing doesn't bother me I don't think I'll ever and never have exceeded 4gb.
I only have 2 days to decide.
Thanks everyone in advance

Idk about the wifi or reception issues since I have the GSM version but the nexus s is much better than the shift in every way unless u like hardware keyboards. Its not as flimsy as everyone makes it seem, its a really solid and well built phone. easy decision.
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HAve you rooted it? I really don't want to but heard that the reception was fixed with last upgrade BUT they also got rid of the free hotspot which sucks. Do you use the forward facing camera?? THis is a key feature to me I really want to be good. Thanks so much man I just don't know I really appreciate any input.

Autumus said:
HAve you rooted it? I really don't want to but heard that the reception was fixed with last upgrade BUT they also got rid of the free hotspot which sucks. Do you use the forward facing camera?? THis is a key feature to me I really want to be good. Thanks so much man I just don't know I really appreciate any input.
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Yeah I rooted it since its so simple to do. Im running stock with a different kernel. Yeah I've used the front facer for Skype and gtalk, works well. I can't comment on the update for sprint because the update for GSM phones didn't stop the hotspot feature. But flashing a different rom will fix that for you and its really easy to do on this phone so you won't run into any difficulties.
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Geez thanks so much seriously. I'm a noob at the concept of rooting my last phone was a shift and I couldn't stand it. I read the shift rooting info and was like no theres no way I can do this. Thanks!

OH and one last question it seems you can't push emails to it other than gmail is this true? I can't imagine this being true and the sprint tech said you could, just want to confirm with someone other than a sprint tech.

Autumus said:
OH and one last question it seems you can't push emails to it other than gmail is this true? I can't imagine this being true and the sprint tech said you could, just want to confirm with someone other than a sprint tech.
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I only have Gmail and hotmail accounts. There's a Microsoft hotmail app that just came out that does push email, I think yahoo has an app too. Im not sure how the built in email app works but I'm sure that does push as well.
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I would switch in a heartbeat and never look back.
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My last phone was an Evo 4g and I don't regret switching to the NS4G one bit.
No wifi issues, or any other for that matter.
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No reception or wifi issues I promise you. Return ur phone to Sprint and go to Best Buy you'll get the Nexus for free. Honestly would rather have this phone over the 3d or the photon. You won't be disappointed.
Edit, Best Buy is also selling the photon for 99 with the upgrade as well.
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wow man thanks so much, unfortunately the best buy thing is only for NEW two year plans not upgrades womp womp still they'll have to give me 50$ back for what everyone seems to think is a better phone thanks so much to everyone any other comments are much welcomed I'd really like to hear anyones experience with the forward facing camera

WOw thanks all so much, and all other comments much welcomed, I'd love to hear any other experiences with the forward cam thanks!

You could always just sell the Shift on eBay and buy a Nexus. I paid $225 for mine last week and I'm sure the price will drop even more in the very near future.
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Front camera takes great pictures and looks good on chat, I use Skype, oovoo, n tango. All works really well.
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You need together the nexus s tomorrow!!!
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The NExus will get a quick update too right? LIke it will be one of the first to receive Ice Cream Sandwich right???

Autumus said:
The NExus will get a quick update too right? LIke it will be one of the first to receive Ice Cream Sandwich right???
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yea I think it will have ics after a month or two after the nexus prime comes out, but it will be the first single core to get ics. im pretty sure most of the single core phone wont even get ics but i could be wrong. lol

Do you think it will be able to properly run ICS? everything I've read says yes and that most likely hardware acceleration will actually make the NS faster and better, do you all agree with that?

I was in ths same boat as you. I came over from a hero read all ths reviews yada yada yada. I had no idea about root or anything. After doing a little but of reading I was able to root and Get the wireless hotspot back without any problems. Reception isn't bad at all on my phone, and I'm on wifi allll the time ABC it gets the sans signal strengths as my viao. As you said no bloatware to is great, along with knowing besides prime nexus a will get ICS before other phones. I had an eco for 3 days in a trial before the ns4g and am happy I switched. I am on the sprint network, and live in CO and even with where I work in the mountains hardly ever drop calls same with my widest nexus service reception is still great and fast enough to video chat which we do often and love on our phones using the front camera. Hope that helps!

Coming from a Vibrant, what new stuff? Doesnt seem much

Was just in the store and with my plan, I was due for an upgrade.
So for a 100 i figured another galaxy S would be nice.
First had the 3g only, no forward cam and gps was jacked up.
Whats a good rom? I used to play with the gingerbread stuff but random no incoming calls and what not, I ditched it for zendroid.

Thelgow said:
Was just in the store and with my plan, I was due for an upgrade.
So for a 100 i figured another galaxy S would be nice.
First had the 3g only, no forward cam and gps was jacked up.
Whats a good rom? I used to play with the gingerbread stuff but random no incoming calls and what not, I ditched it for zendroid.
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Welcome to the SGS 4G,
I had a Vibrant too, but changed it for 4g, never going back .
New stuff? Not so much, but DONT USE ROM MANAGER, its the first rule.
Our development isnt so enourmous as the Vibrant's, but it is still very nice.
We have a BIBLE thread, where you can find everyting you need for the new phone.
We also have an official gingerbread release(its pretty damn good).
So, if you have questions, ask, someone will answer

The wife was using old sidekicks and throw away bberrys from work.
Got her one as well and I'm surprised hers has gingerbread already on it yet mine has froyo.
Vibrant didnt have any legit gingerbread, so this does?
Edit: Ahhhh! No more built in 16gb?
No wonder they hyped the free 8gb card.....

Thelgow said:
Was just in the store and with my plan, I was due for an upgrade.
So for a 100 i figured another galaxy S would be nice.
First had the 3g only, no forward cam and gps was jacked up.
Whats a good rom? I used to play with the gingerbread stuff but random no incoming calls and what not, I ditched it for zendroid.
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I came from owning a Vibrant also ( still do actually) and after reading all I could find about rooting and flashing custom Roms I started here
GB Ext4 Starter Pack.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765

Thelgow said:
The wife was using old sidekicks and throw away bberrys from work.
Got her one as well and I'm surprised hers has gingerbread already on it yet mine has froyo.
Vibrant didnt have any legit gingerbread, so this does?
Edit: Ahhhh! No more built in 16gb?
No wonder they hyped the free 8gb card.....
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Yes, this has official GB 2.3.6. You can use Kies Mini to download it that way, use RaverX3X's ODIN or CWM version of it, or one of the custom versions from the Dev section. Have fun with the new phone

Thelgow said:
Was just in the store and with my plan, I was due for an upgrade.
So for a 100 i figured another galaxy S would be nice.
First had the 3g only, no forward cam and gps was jacked up.
Whats a good rom? I used to play with the gingerbread stuff but random no incoming calls and what not, I ditched it for zendroid.
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Damn man. Staples had it for a cent last week.
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tehgyb said:
Damn man. Staples had it for a cent last week.
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Always after I get something.
Seems ok so far. Colors a bit more "vibrant" but I remember there being some color fixes on the vibrant. the lack of the internal memory really surprised me.
I connected the usb and saw only the one drive pop up and thought there was a problem.
Already did the kies and have the beta3 kernal on and cwm.
Debating which rom to go with. Thinking Valhalla final or black.
Whats the official ways to get into recovery and download modes?
I remember on vibrant when they added the gingerbread loaders volup+ power was one and voldown was the other.
Now it seems like the froyo and I have to hold all 3 w/o usb for recovery and all 3 and usb in for download.

Hold all three to get into recovery.
For download, hold the two volume buttons and plug in the usb.

Edit: Ahhhh! No more built in 16gb?
No wonder they hyped the free 8gb card.....[/QUOTE]
Damn they went cheap! When the sgs4g first came out it included a 16gb SD card. Got mine in April or May for $110 (was on sale at radio shack for $150 but they messed the price up in my favor).
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95Z28 said:
Edit: Ahhhh! No more built in 16gb?
No wonder they hyped the free 8gb card.....
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Damn they went cheap! When the sgs4g first came out it included a 16gb SD card. Got mine in April or May for $110 (was on sale at radio shack for $150 but they messed the price up in my favor).
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Exactly what I was thinking.
It came with the 16 onboard and then a 2gb, so 18gb~ total. Now it's here enjoy 8gb.
I already told my wife how I'll put a couple movies, tv shows, etc.
Then I had to tell her ehh just a handful.
Time to start looking into 16gb micros.
after I already bought a couple 8's.
I had an 8 in the vibrant but quite honestly barely used it. the on board usable 13 was fine for me.

As was said before, our dev community is not as big as the vibrant, but we are making progress towards cm7 and 9, new kernels are on the way, and a new bootloader (which is also planned for other 'galaxy s' type phones besides the sgs4g).
The 'Galaxy S 4G' (aka VibrantPlus - SGH-T959V) is technically more like the Epic4G and Facinate, and less like the Vibrant.
There is also another variant of the SGH-T959V is the SGH-T959P, which is the Telus version of the SGH-T959V.

Straight Talk Launching "2X" (aka G2X) - UPDATE - Review Link Added

http://www.phonenews.com/straight-t...rst-high-end-prepaid-lte-android-phone-19718/ and http://phandroid.com/2012/01/18/lg-...ght-talk-prepaid-45-unlimited-talk-text-data/ and http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...and-Optimus-2X-coming-to-Straight-Talk/page10
Apparently Straight Talk Wireless is launching the Optimus 2X! One picture shows LG UI (as per O2X) but others show Vanilla Android (as in G2X)...
EDIT: There was some confusion on the version of the 2x that was actually being released. Some materials show the 2x, others show unbranded G2X. Some even said LTE. Looks like it is most likely (98%) going to be the G2X unbranded just like the leaked phone we saw.
EDIT 2: People on HowardForums are claiming to have been told by certain wal-mart managers that they have already received delivery of their "2X" devices.
EDIT 3: There is a review of this version of the phone at http://wontek.com/prepaid-reviews/straight-talk/LG-Optimus-2X-LG-L95G which goes into.. very few .. details. I'm going to attempt contacting the reviewer and see if it has a newer build.
This is GOOD NEWS... It will certainly have at least Android 2.3.4 as per the leak, and has likely had patches/fixes made to the bugs in 2.3.4.
If anybody gets their hot hands on one, and if it is indeed running on T-Mobile's network, ie, a G2X, then we need to get the version info and a system image dump.
It is CONFIRMED that the phone is heading to Straight Talk. What we do not know, is if the build is any newer than the one that leaked.
Please, if anyone gets their hands on one, we need a dump of the system BEFORE it gets flashed over.

lotherius said:
http://www.phonenews.com/straight-t...rst-high-end-prepaid-lte-android-phone-19718/ and http://phandroid.com/2012/01/18/lg-...ght-talk-prepaid-45-unlimited-talk-text-data/ and http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...and-Optimus-2X-coming-to-Straight-Talk/page10
Apparently Straight Talk Wireless is launching the Optimus 2X! One picture shows LG UI (as per O2X) but others show Vanilla Android (as in G2X)...
EDIT: There was some confusion on the version of the 2x that was actually being released. Some materials show the 2x, others show unbranded G2X. Some even said LTE. Looks like it is most likely (98%) going to be the G2X unbranded just like the leaked phone we saw.
EDIT 2: People on HowardForums are claiming to have been told by certain wal-mart managers that they have already received delivery of their "2X" devices.
Considering we had a leaked phone previously via TracPhone/Straight Talk, this is PROBABLY the G2X.
This is GOOD NEWS... It will certainly have at least Android 2.3.4 as per the leak, and has likely had patches/fixes made to the bugs in 2.3.4.
If anybody gets their hot hands on one, and if it is indeed running on T-Mobile's network, ie, a G2X, then we need to get the version info and a system image dump.
If it turns out to actually be an O2X, I'd be surprised since our current 2.3.4 Roms came from a Straight Talk leak. If we do get a newer and more stable 2.3.4 from it, I'll be all over that puppy for an update to Tsugi.
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From the Phonenews.com link you posted.
Update: After extensive research, it has been confirmed that the model offered is not an LTE enabled version of the Optimus 2X as is being advertised by Straight Talk, rather it is in fact an unbranded version of the US G2X that will be sold by the provider with Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 pre-loaded along with a new series of T-Mobile SIM card that will allow access to the carrier’s HSPA+ network for the phone, with no possibility of swapping current SIMs used on other GSM smartphones such as the E71 and E5 since they only work with AT&T.

GTWalling said:
From the Phonenews.com link you posted.
Update: After extensive research, it has been confirmed that the model offered is not an LTE enabled version of the Optimus 2X as is being advertised by Straight Talk, rather it is in fact an unbranded version of the US G2X that will be sold by the provider with Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 pre-loaded along with a new series of T-Mobile SIM card that will allow access to the carrier’s HSPA+ network for the phone, with no possibility of swapping current SIMs used on other GSM smartphones such as the E71 and E5 since they only work with AT&T.
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Right. I only left the 2% off-chance that it isn't since they don't cite any sources for that "extensive research"... What bugs me is that the "reservation" site at straight talk that apprently listed the 2x for a while now only lists the optimus Q. But reports are that wal-marts have already received the 2x.... we are lacking, however, an actual, real, official announcement from Straight Talk themselves at this point. And, of course, actual hardware with a system image dump we can work on (*IF* it is updated from the leaked version).

lotherius said:
Right. I only left the 2% off-chance that it isn't since they don't cite any sources for that "extensive research"... What bugs me is that the "reservation" site at straight talk that apprently listed the 2x for a while now only lists the optimus Q. But reports are that wal-marts have already received the 2x.... we are lacking, however, an actual, real, official announcement from Straight Talk themselves at this point. And, of course, actual hardware with a system image dump we can work on (*IF* it is updated from the leaked version).
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"IF" it turns out to be a G2x with 2.3.4, could we just flash a nandroid to ours?

GTWalling said:
"IF" it turns out to be a G2x with 2.3.4, could we just flash a nandroid to ours?
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Some porting was necessary on the L95G (the Straight Talk version of the P999) Rom... though once we get an image, that will be trivial to do, not like the P990.

It's very nice to read that ( waiting patiently

YAY YOU ARE STILL STICKING WITH THE G2X!!!! Thank god we have some good developers on the g2x. If you do port it can you some how add the pull down notifications from weapon G2x. The weapon notifications area has alot of useful toggles. I would really love seeing it! Considering weapon is no longer being updated because dev left the G2x.
Sent from my G2X

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zoppp said:
YAY YOU ARE STILL STICKING WITH THE G2X!!!! Thank god we have some good developers on the g2x. If you do port it can you some how add the pull down notifications from weapon G2x. The weapon notifications area has alot of useful toggles. I would really love seeing it! Considering weapon is no longer being updated because dev left the G2x.
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Well, I'm sticking with it as long as I can't afford a replacement. At this point, I'm either waiting for Magenta to come out with the next great thing (the Blaze 4G is not that), or until both the GSM GN comes down in price and I have the money to afford it.
At the moment, I'm still done with the current crop of 2.3.3/2.3.4 builds. CM is nice, but there are folks with more talent than me working on that. If we get a new 2.3.4 build though from LG I'll certainly take a look at it if I haven't got a new phone by then.

Thank you! And good luck finding another phone. Im sticking with this phone 2 years. Its a shame that the first dual core phone was such a disaster. And just if you diddnt know, you might be able to find good deals on phones from like best buy or costco. I got my g2x for free on contract, I should have waited 2 weeks for the galaxy s2.
Sent from my G2X

bluzmeister said:
So in essence you're saying there's no straight talk from Straight Talk...
Just messin' with ya. I'm sticking with my G2x (and love it), as long as I can use it with my carrier. Still plenty of us G2x lovers around, but you wouldn't know it 'cause the majority of them are just plain enjoying them with stock GB, and they're not members of this forum looking for fixes or ROMs. So for that reason it seems like there aren't many G2x users / owners, but it's just that they're not here looking for anything to fix their phone. It just works and they're enjoying it. Like me!
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+1
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http://wontek.com/prepaid-reviews/straight-talk/LG-Optimus-2X-LG-L95G. This is all the info I can find on it. The user manual is available too
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kwes1020 said:
http://wontek.com/prepaid-reviews/straight-talk/LG-Optimus-2X-LG-L95G. This is all the info I can find on it. The user manual is available too
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I just hope both for our sakes, and the sakes of whomever buys that phone, that they fixed a few of the issues present in that build and pushed a newer build.

And suddenly, Net 10?
Same web page format as the Straight Talk reserve page I saw...
Go to reserve dot net10android dot com

Link to a review added.. the reviewer did a horrible job with the "review" though, and didn't even check to see which build of Android it was running just "2.3" which could be 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 and/or have the same build as the previous leak.

if the version it's 2.3.4 we might have lg camera??

Don't know if this has been mentioned yet but I just found this in a random ad.

I'm guessing either way 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 it will have updated LG cam.. our ****ty 2.3.3 with stock cam only does 720p and this ad states 1080p recording...
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renocivik said:
I'm guessing either way 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 it will have updated LG cam.. our ****ty 2.3.3 with stock cam only does 720p and this ad states 1080p recording...
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Wishful thinking if you ask me .... chances are they copied the original marketing info pre-update. It would be a nice surprise, however.

This site says it will be 2.3.4. Who knows how they know though.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/LG-Optimus-2X-and-Optimus-Black-Headed-to-Straight-Talk-247386.shtml

Just hopped on the G2X bandwagon! Need help with Baseband Corruption/Invalid SIM, Plz

Hey everyone. I have a couple questions. This guy is selling me a g2x for 130 but says the simcard wont read at all anymore...idk if its software or hardware related but I think its a good price and maybe an easy or cheap fix, right? Also i remember hearing a lot of software issues on this phone but Im assuming root has solved them all by now right? i appreciate your input guys thanks!
UPDATE:
Thanks everyone I bought it. It looks like its almost brand new. only a faint scratch on the screen otherwise it looks flawless inside and out , no water damage, no abuse. It looks like its well taken care of. I verified the IMEI is NOT blacklisted, the phone reads the SIM and shows T-Mobile in the APN, however the notification bar has an Invalid SIM message rather than displaying T-Mobile. I have searched XDA and determined it has what is called "Baseband Corruption", I am unsure on how to fix this as I have read that flashing roms doesnt solve this issue as the RIL is not flashed with custom roms. Anyone have any suggestions? Does LG use anything similar to ODIN (a program used by Samsung phones to reflash every partition)? I think if LG has some kind of software to reflash every partition maybe this will fix the baseband corruption and make the phone usable?

If it's not reading any sim cards I bet it's water damaged and would stay away.
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redmonke255 said:
If it's not reading any sim cards I bet it's water damaged and would stay away.
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Wouldnt that be evident though if i checked the water indicator?

Even if it's reading the Sim card, stay away froma g2x period! It had the potentials of being a great phone, but the bugs will eventually become frustrating to deal with, i.e. the browser bug, camera zooming bug, no lg camera app which takes full advantage of the camera functionality, and so on......and don't dare even entertain the thought of going back to Froyo, unless you love going through random restarts and boot loops which leads to a hard resets.
I'm just sayin!

Are those bugs gone after rooting it though?

speedysilwady said:
Are those bugs gone after rooting it though?
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No, rooting doesn't solve those problems.
I'm just sayin!

princeasi said:
No, rooting doesn't solve those problems.
I'm just sayin!
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Ah so its hardware im assuming? i was hoping.flashing an AOKP or CM9 rom wouldve solved it.

speedysilwady said:
Hey everyone. I have a couple questions. This guy is selling me a g2x for 130 but says the simcard wont read at all anymore...idk if its software or hardware related but I think its a good price and maybe an easy or cheap fix, right? Also i remember hearing a lot of software issues on this phone but Im assuming root has solved them all by now right? i appreciate your input guys thanks!
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Another reason it may not read the Sim, is that it has been blocked for some reason.

not all of them have the bugs, would I recommend this phone over the SGS II probably not, would I recommend it over the Sensation or Amaze 4G probably... This guy seems to have something against the G2X lol.
"the browser bug, camera zooming bug, no lg camera app which takes full advantage of the camera functionality" I have no clue what the Browser bug is, camera zooming bug never heard it, No LG camera app whoopty dooo! The Aosp camera and apps from the play store are fine, just install the ICS camera app from the play store is great. I think the phone is great!
Now when it comes to the SIM card slot no recommendations besides what has already been stated..

mt3g said:
not all of them have the bugs, would I recommend this phone over the SGS II probably not, would I recommend it over the Sensation or Amaze 4G probably... This guy seems to have something against the G2X lol.
"the browser bug, camera zooming bug, no lg camera app which takes full advantage of the camera functionality" I have no clue what the Browser bug is, camera zooming bug never heard it, No LG camera app whoopty dooo! The Aosp camera and apps from the play store are fine, just install the ICS camera app from the play store is great. I think the phone is great!
Now when it comes to the SIM card slot no recommendations besides what has already been stated..
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Ah so a non-LG rom would solve those issues then.
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Another reason it may not read the Sim, is that it has been blocked for some reason.
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that was my other thought, not sure if its feasible to get it unblocked by taking it to a cell phone repair place or rooting it. He swears up and down theres no water damage and that i can check the indicators. He said his cousin was using it and it stopped reading the sim outta nowhere.

speedysilwady said:
Ah so its hardware im assuming? i was hoping.flashing an AOKP or CM9 rom wouldve solved it.
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the bugs doesn't appear to be hardware, it's software. Originally the g2x came with froyo. After many complaints about the random restarting and GB release date. Lg rushed an update which was supposed to have fixed the restarting issue in gb. Only to give us a half baked ROM, missing the camera app which decreased the quality of the camera, whereas at one point the camera was one of their marketing ploys to sell the phone. You can try installing other roms, but there will be a give and take issue.
I'm just sayin!

princeasi said:
the bugs doesn't appear to be hardware, it's software. Originally the g2x came with froyo. After many complaints about the random restarting and GB release date. Lg rushed an update which was supposed to have fixed the restarting issue in gb. Only to give us a half baked ROM, missing the camera app which decreased the quality of the camera, whereas at one point the camera was one of their marketing ploys to sell the phone. You can try installing other roms, but there will be a give and take issue.
I'm just sayin!
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Ive never been one to use any android phone stock, so rooting will help me there. Im just worried about the phone's IMEI being blocked and maybe impossible to unblock? Its a good price for $130 if theres no water damage and I wouldnt mind paying a little extra to fix the SIM issue. Im still debating whether to pick it up or not. I told him Id meet him in three hours so I am weighing my options

speedysilwady said:
Ive never been one to use any android phone stock, so rooting will help me there. Im just worried about the phone's IMEI being blocked and maybe impossible to unblock? Its a good price for $130 if theres no water damage and I wouldnt mind paying a little extra to fix the SIM issue. Im still debating whether to pick it up or not. I told him Id meet him in three hours so I am weighing my options
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Try it with yours maybe his sim card just craped out I've had that happen, and I've had mine rooted and flashed from day one and never had one issue
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DJLamontagneIII said:
Try it with yours maybe his sim card just craped out I've had that happen, and I've had mine rooted and flashed from day one and never had one issue
Sent from my LG G2x using Tapatalk 2
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He said he tried it out with his and his cousins sim card. So I dont know if mine would work either. My fear is that maybe its imei is blacklisted on t-mobile and thats why it wont work.

Even if it is blacklisted, wouldnt it say when u insert your sim in? Ive seen black listed phones when u insert ur sim in it will tell you to return it back to the originally owner. Id say go meet the guy up and try, if not, I have no clue what the fix would be.

mt3g said:
This guy seems to have something against the G2X lol.
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Congrats, for solving this mystery. I mean I did elude to the fact of staying away from g2x phones hmm let me guess, you seem like someone who likes to use pictures of monkeys as a profile pix!
mt3g said:
I have no clue what the Browser bug is, camera zooming bug never heard it,
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It's been posted by me and many others on the lg support forum, many times. google it!
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No LG camera app whoopty dooo!
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smarta$$ dipsh!t comments like this, is what start flame wars control your words!
I'm just sayin!

moeahmad1995 said:
Even if it is blacklisted, wouldnt it say when u insert your sim in? Ive seen black listed phones when u insert ur sim in it will tell you to return it back to the originally owner. Id say go meet the guy up and try, if not, I have no clue what the fix would be.
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Ah, okay I will definitely look out for that. And actually the guy told me he didnt try it with his sim card because he has AT&T. The phone is his cousins and it stopped working with his cousin. i will meet him up and try to see if it works with my sim. If theres nothing on the water indicators, no blacklist message, and no missing contacts on the sim reader, then maybe its the sim reader or some dust thats causing the issue and can be replaced.

princeasi said:
Congrats, for solving this mystery. I mean I did elude to the fact of staying away from g2x phones hmm let me guess, you seem like someone who likes to use pictures of monkeys as a profile pix!
It's been posted by me and many others on the lg support forum, many times. google it!
smarta$$ dipsh!t comments like this, is what start flame wars control your words!
I'm just sayin!
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But all of those issues you stated are only on LG stock based ROMs. Custom ROMs such as CM7 don't have these issues.
Sent from my Hellfire Phoenix G2x

C0dy said:
But all of those issues you stated are only on LG stock based ROMs. Custom ROMs such as CM7 don't have these issues.
Sent from my Hellfire Phoenix G2x
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That's true, but the hdmi is not working on cm7 due to nvidia, right? At least that is what it was last I checked.
I'm just sayin!

speedysilwady said:
Ive never been one to use any android phone stock, so rooting will help me there. Im just worried about the phone's IMEI being blocked and maybe impossible to unblock? Its a good price for $130 if theres no water damage and I wouldnt mind paying a little extra to fix the SIM issue. Im still debating whether to pick it up or not. I told him Id meet him in three hours so I am weighing my options
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good, at least with the information at hand, there won't be any surprises...good luck with your transaction!
I'm just sayin!