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Based on my brief experience, I believe that it perhaps is an issue with custom kernels. Try a completely stock GB build and see what it does.
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Those types of problems are almost always app related. Figure out what you installed just before you started having problems. Or do a factory reset and add apps slowly, wait to see if it causes problems and then add another one. The GB 2.3.3 and my new 2.3.4 are rock solid.
this might sound strange, but do you use a case on your phone? If you do, take it off and see if you still get the random reboots, frozen screens, etc. All of that was happening to my phone both stock and on the weapon g2x rom because the case would make the phone overheat
Yo I've been feeling exactly the same. Same problems and all.I decided to use weapon and I like it so far but still, I don't feel satisfied.
I think it's just to that point that there definitely is a bad batch of these phones. So many people are having the same exact problem, I highly doubt it's software problem or even user error problem such as apps.
Most likely a hardware defect somewhere along the build process. Call TMO and ask for an exchange. If it's been more than 3 exchanges they'll probably ask you if you want a different phone.
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I got the random reboots and screens of death until I went to weapon 3.0 PS whitehawks rocks with the faux123 0.1.3 haven't had one since
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This is crazy. My mom is about to pick up her third replacement. She doesn't have any apps. Doesn't even know how to access market. The damn phone doesn't hold a call for more than a minute. She also gets black screens and freezes.
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I don't know if it's my root, the leaked rom i'm running or because i titaniumed all my apps back on my phone.. but i'm getting random resets, slow performance (for a DUAL CORE phone?!?) and little quirks here and there... i'm selling my G2 tonight on clist and now i'm nervous about letting it go with these issues. Just little minor things here and there...
is it just me anyone else experiencing small nagging issues?
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I don't know if it's my root, the leaked rom i'm running or because i titaniumed all my apps back on my phone.. but i'm getting random resets, slow performance (for a DUAL CORE phone?!?) and little quirks here and there... i'm selling my G2 tonight on clist and now i'm nervous about letting it go with these issues. Just little minor things here and there...
is it just me anyone else experiencing small nagging issues?
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I am getting random reboots etc. Also my GPS is now almost useless. I am on the leaked GB rom but everything else is stock. I am trying to decide whether to get a refund or take a chance on getting one that is good. This is my third one and while it is much better than the first two it has too many little issues. I am very undecided and am thinking i will get a refund and wait for the SGSII
I wasnt getting lagg on the leaked GB but I was getting reboots. Went back to stock w/ Paul's tweak. It's stable and plenty fast until gingerbread gets official. Most of those issues are software related so rest assure they will be fixed at some point.
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I wasnt getting lagg on the leaked GB but I was getting reboots. Went back to stock w/ Paul's tweak. It's stable and plenty fast until gingerbread gets official. Most of those issues are software related so rest assure they will be fixed at some point.
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Thanks I may try going back to stock with Paul's tweak for a couple of days, I hope it is software related I would hate to keep it and find out different.
All phones are buggy when they first come out. When the gingerbread update goes out most if not all the reboot and freezing issues will most likely be fixed. The only problems with the phone that are confirmed hardware problems (to my knowledge) have to do with the LCD screen.
What is pauls leak?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616
Hey guys...ive been reading all over the net that the first batch of G2x were really poor. What is the manufacturing date for your phones?(this date is found on the box on the back along with IMIE# and other bar codes)
I am currently on phone #3 and so far no issues. My manufacturing date is 4/25/2011. I think the second batch is manufactured sometime after 4/20/11.
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I don't know if it's my root, the leaked rom i'm running or because i titaniumed all my apps back on my phone.. but i'm getting random resets, slow performance (for a DUAL CORE phone?!?) and little quirks here and there... i'm selling my G2 tonight on clist and now i'm nervous about letting it go with these issues. Just little minor things here and there...
is it just me anyone else experiencing small nagging issues?
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Did you have buggy issues running stock??? If your answer is no then yes it is you and the rom you flashed.
Im running stock rooted, bloat ware gone, pauls fix, not a single reset, optimal performance, quadrant from 2700-2800. Love this phone.
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I'm not getting any lagginess that I've noticed, but I get the issue with texts being delayed and the data connection dropping out a lot. I'm trying to decide if I should return it to T-Mobile or stick it out and hope that a fix comes soon.
Most of your complaints are software based problems
Which can be fixed
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Most of your complaints are software based problems
Which can be fixed
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Yes, but "can be fixed" and "will be fixed very soon" are two very different things.
I am using eaglesblood rom and it has been very stable, i had to return one phone but this second phone has been working much better, if you have the ability to exchange i would go that route first before selling the phone.
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I am using eaglesblood rom and it has been very stable, i had to return one phone but this second phone has been working much better, if you have the ability to exchange i would go that route first before selling the phone.
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i agree with piztol, i am on my third phone with a manufacturing date of 4/25/11 and so far i have had no freezing,SoD(sleep of death), or restarts and a battery life of about 15 hours on pretty heavy usage. i firmly do not belive that our problems are software based. I believe its hardware.
Srry for the cheesy title, but it's all i can think of atm.
I'm new to the Android world (Sensation 4G TMOUS being my first phone; owned for about a month) - using it on ROGERS on 2G atm until i can switch to an appropriate AWS carrier.
So anyways, my phone's rooted and has the Android Revolution HD 1.1.7 ROM flashed, but despite this, it's suffering from occasional lag and has some other certain issues such as it will randomly hang and i have to do a hard reset (battery removal) for it to function again... this is getting really frustrating because of how random the issue is. I tried the no-sense script, but that still hangs as well. Could this have to do with the kernels or something? I flashed the right radio for 1.1.7, but am not entirely sure what part the kernel plays and how it affects things.
It also at times when put on standby, fails to power on (rarely but it does occur); as in when i press the power button, the 4 buttons at the bottom light up, but there's nothing on the display... followed by them staying on for a few seconds before turning off again.
Just this morning (for the first time), when i unplugged the phone from the charger, it was burning hot.. and by hot i don't mean warm, but actually uncomfortable to hold - had to do a hard reset for it function again after which it gradually cooled down.
Another thing i wasn't too sure about is "trace". How come i can use trace in the "messages" app, but not in the browser/facebook etc. What's up with that ?
It's really frustrating that i'm stuck with the catastrophe that is lag.. once again (coming from a Nokia N95) and honestly at times i feel really disappointed in the decision i made when choosing a new phone.. it seems. I mean not only does the competition beat us in benchies/day-to-day tasks, but this horrid lag issue is really taking the Sensation right outta the contest.
I've contemplated creating a new thread about this, but wasn't sure because a lot of these issues have been discussed, but i had not heard of this dead-on-standby issue plus the fact that i sorta wanted to rant a little bit and thought instead of flooding the forum with multiple threads, why not make one big one. In any case i apologize if this is frustrating for anyone, but all i'm looking for is some help. Thank you.
It looks like these are the issues with newest ARHD. For speed try InsertCoin 2.3.4 (or RCMIX 2.3.4, they're basically the same). Probably the fastest Sense ROM
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The problems you have, have been mentioned many times in the ARHD thread. It's a kernel issue. Try flashing another kernel like the unity kernel.
Thing is i'm really contemplating exchanging the phone for another (Galaxy SII preferably), but i'm not sure if this lag issue and other minor hiccups are gonna be a regular occurence or not.
If i'm going to sell it.. i have to sell it now when it has some sort of value in the market and not say in a few months by when perhaps cyanogenmod is already out and the price of the phone has dropped.
What would you guys do ?
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Thing is i'm really contemplating exchanging the phone for another (Galaxy SII preferably), but i'm not sure if this lag issue and other minor hiccups are gonna be a regular occurence or not.
If i'm going to sell it.. i have to sell it now when it has some sort of value in the market and not say in a few months by when perhaps cyanogenmod is already out and the price of the phone has dropped.
What would you guys do ?
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You want to exchange the phone because of an issue with CUSTOM Rom/Kernel (except the lag, it also happens on stock). At least try stock/other Rom/kernel before that.
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Download the latest ARHD 1.1.8 and many of these issues should be over.
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You want to exchange the phone because of an issue with CUSTOM Rom/Kernel (except the lag, it also happens on stock). At least try stock/other Rom/kernel before that.
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Stock is worse..
@DiZzle.
Yea i'll give that a try. Thanks.
I had similar issues and went back to stock ROM with ADW launcher. I tried various kernels etc. but gave up. 1.1.8 might be better, can't comment on it though. I think that 1.1.8 was going to revert to stock kernel btw. I also used a ROM cleaner to remove a lot of bloatware.
I'm just waiting for CM7 on my Sensation.
Just hang on and follow how fast the custom rom scene is evolving right now.
I guess for kernel issues we gotta wait until there's a proper kernel source available
Hello,
I am looking to get this device as a gift. I have a good deal on it and will pick it up later today. My question is will a custom ROM fix any reboot issues? I don't want to give a broken gift.
Thanks!
EDIT: I am told the phone doesn't have any reboot issues, but I am asking just in case.
Thats a hard one to call. If its not having any issues you may be getting a good one and if so its a great gift. What I can say is running customs on mine has helped me not shoot it, run it over and then commence to destroying it. If your worried over it and you have time to use it for a few days maybe thats an option as well.
Either way, good luck
Thanks for the response. I already got her an LG Optimus One (bad idea) and she hates LG phones now (it keeps getting stuck in emergency mode) so I am not sure if I should risk another LG failure.
Every G2X is different... Some have the issue, other's don't. If it doesn't have the reboot issue to start off with, then you shouldn't worry about other ROMs.
Anyway to know if it has the issue or not? The seller says it doesn't but I want to make sure.
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Every G2X is different... Some have the issue, other's don't. If it doesn't have the reboot issue to start off with, then you shouldn't worry about other ROMs.
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Even if it doesn't have reboot issues I'd still consider flashing a different rom. For the most part you'll get better battery life, better stability, and more features with a custom rom than with stock.
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DarkAgent said:
Anyway to know if it has the issue or not? The seller says it doesn't but I want to make sure.
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Not really sure other than using it. Mine was weird because I'd have reboots on stock sometimes like once or twice a day, and then other times I could go all day or longer with no issues.
But I've had no issues running custom roms.
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Not really sure other than using it. Mine was weird because I'd have reboots on stock sometimes like once or twice a day, and then other times I could go all day or longer with no issues.
But I've had no issues running custom roms.
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Thanks.
10char
Take a sim card with you, put it in and boot the phone up. Make sure you get signal. Make a test call, send a text message, browse the web. Another poster on here said he bought a G2X from someone only to get home and realize the seller had screwed up something and the phone had no baseband. No baseband = no phone functionality.
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Only rom that has fixed reboot issues with me has been MIUI rom. Not sure why, but I've had it for like two weeks now and nothing yet.
I've tried several others and this is the only one.
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Only rom that has fixed reboot issues with me has been MIUI rom. Not sure why, but I've had it for like two weeks now and nothing yet.
I've tried several others and this is the only one.
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Just goes to show everyone's mileage varies. I've used mainly CM7, and Ultimate G2X when i want a froyo rom, and I've had no reboot issues whatsoever with either of them.
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ive had my g2x preloaded with gingerbread when i got it new from tmobiles customer service and it hasnt had one reboot or shut down yet. i do notice some screen leakage but i dont see the big deal about it. its not that bad and u only see it if the screen is all black like using the app "draw!". then turning up the screen to 100% brightness
I haven't heard many issues about reboots running CM7. I think the issue is around the stock OS varieties (some roms are just custom stock roms ie Eagles Blood and Weapon)
Try MIUI and CM7. They both use a completely different Kernel which is where the reboot is caused. My Asus Transformer is a Tegra 2 device and with the wrong kernel (stock) will reboot often. Same applied, the right kernel won't reboot.
MIUI and CM7 both use the CyanogenMod kernel which primarily uses AOSP drivers in the kernel.
Unfortunately your mileage will vary depending on what nightly you are running. Right now I am running the CM7 Nightly from Aug 11th (101 I think?) and I'm actually getting really good battery out of it and it is stable.
Buying a G2x for a GF might borderline being a bad idea. She needs something that just works, and while the G2x will work perfectly under the right conditions, it would require that you would use the phone for a few days to test it before handing it over.
I LOVE the G2x but would have a hard time honestly recommending it for someone who isn't one of us. Like I said, using the right combination of Rom/Kernel the phone is a ROCK and a BEAST but you decide.
One thing that kinda sucks is some apps and games. The LG G2x had a bad start and therefore seems to fall by the way side. Stuff like Skype and some graphical games don't have full support like something a Nexus or Galaxy S has.
Honestly for your GF, I think a Galaxy S 4G would be a great buy, or a Nexus S even. Those are some really mainstream popular phones that will cut down on aggrevation from your GF.
Although most GF's won't be doing anything crazy like that. Just calls, text, facebook, and angry birds.
I love mine and bought it full price new. I also waited around for it and came from a Nexus One, which had support for EVERYTHING. So coming from that to a G2x, having some apps not work without hacking at it or custom tweaks can be annoying, like Netflix has to be downloaded and installed outside of the market to work.
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I haven't heard many issues about reboots running CM7. I think the issue is around the stock OS varieties (some roms are just custom stock roms ie Eagles Blood and Weapon)
Try MIUI and CM7. They both use a completely different Kernel which is where the reboot is caused. My Asus Transformer is a Tegra 2 device and with the wrong kernel (stock) will reboot often. Same applied, the right kernel won't reboot.
MIUI and CM7 both use the CyanogenMod kernel which primarily uses AOSP drivers in the kernel.
Unfortunately your mileage will vary depending on what nightly you are running. Right now I am running the CM7 Nightly from Aug 11th (101 I think?) and I'm actually getting really good battery out of it and it is stable.
Buying a G2x for a GF might borderline being a bad idea. She needs something that just works, and while the G2x will work perfectly under the right conditions, it would require that you would use the phone for a few days to test it before handing it over.
I LOVE the G2x but would have a hard time honestly recommending it for someone who isn't one of us. Like I said, using the right combination of Rom/Kernel the phone is a ROCK and a BEAST but you decide.
One thing that kinda sucks is some apps and games. The LG G2x had a bad start and therefore seems to fall by the way side. Stuff like Skype and some graphical games don't have full support like something a Nexus or Galaxy S has.
Honestly for your GF, I think a Galaxy S 4G would be a great buy, or a Nexus S even. Those are some really mainstream popular phones that will cut down on aggrevation from your GF.
Although most GF's won't be doing anything crazy like that. Just calls, text, facebook, and angry birds.
I love mine and bought it full price new. I also waited around for it and came from a Nexus One, which had support for EVERYTHING. So coming from that to a G2x, having some apps not work without hacking at it or custom tweaks can be annoying, like Netflix has to be downloaded and installed outside of the market to work.
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Agree with all of this.
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great screen... but thats about it. single core & samsung way behind still on froyo official release..
i keep reading horrible issues on the g2x... so im kinda worried, i get the phone tomorrow as a replacement... but the more i read it seems the people with issues are running stock, does upgrading the rom really fix all the common issues? I keep reading recommendations for weapon for being the most stable. How about stable CM7?
Thanks guys
I havent had any problems running weapon except once in awhile some random reboots. Right now im running MIUI 1.10.28 and its running perfect. But flashing a different rom than stock fixes most of the problems. Hopefully you dont get one with screen bleeding. I had one and it was really bad almost half the screen looked horrible
GPS is a important factor for me, which rom has GPS working correctly?
Hit and miss with GPS. What I mean is some have problem while others don't. I never had a problem with my GPS(Stock or custom rom) there is a GPS fix never looked into it since mine works. Some people having apn issues with some roms, a hard reset usually fixes this. What you going to want to see is if the phone has bad light bleed, or reboots like crazy and get hot, feels like its overheating.
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I am interested in potentially owning a G2X and I have been doing research on it.
I hear that it freezes all the time, text don't come through, and it is just a pain.....and then i hear people have no problems with it at all.
Is it really that bad? I don't really care about specs or else i'd get a sensation, amaze or galaxy s2.
It is free right now(Along with the Sidekick 4g...which i was considering getting but i've heard even worse stuff about that one)
But is this phone truly that bad?
It really depends on what you are going to do with it.
If you are planning on rooting it and installing a custom rom, kernel, etc then a lot of those issues will be fixed and the phone will operate very well.
On the other hand if you arent going to root it then it has got some serious problems. The code on this phone is ****, so that potentially leads to a lot of problems. Basically if you are not going to root it, i would not suggest it.
In the end this phone has serious potential and that potential can be unlocked if you root it and add roms, but if not it has too many problems and just isnt worth the hassle.
I've never had a single problem with my g2x. I think most of the issues are in the early production ones.
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I had mine for over 5 months before i rooted it and installed CM. The issues were minimal for me and i loved the device. Why did i end up rooting it and putting on a custom rom? Not to fix issues, but to be daring (using the term loosely here), and have fun with my device. I actually liked it so much, I bought a second. What were my issues? Lockups now and again, but it seemed to be heat related (ie when plugged in while driving my car), causing to remove the battery and turn it back on. Never had an issue with texts not coming through.
I also got my original for free...and to me, the random battery pull wasn't a show stopper (my palm running WebOS would lock up too now and again) and was easily overlooked due to the specs and capabilities of the device.
On a side note...I still see a random battery pull with CM installed, so custom roms isnt a fix all for this device either...but i still love it(them). Other roms may address other issues, but I havent tried any others so i cant say from personal experience. I have also played with a Sidekick 4G...negative captain...it drove me crazy.
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You'll be fine man. Most of those problems occurs in the first batch of G2x' when it first came out. Good luck.
I don't believe that'd true, I had g2x 2 weeks since release. I think people just don't know how to use a phone.
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I don't believe that'd true, I had g2x 2 weeks since release. I think people just don't know how to use a phone.
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So you are saying there's no bad productions of this phone and they all have no issues despite all the reported common problems people have experienced?
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I will put it this way, if I had the chance to get this phone for free with my past experience with it, is a yes. Would I pay 200$ and re-up on my contract... not a chance in hell. With the SGS II out right I would go for that or an HTC phone. For free this phone is more then good enough though.
Free G2X? Worth it.
Making bad decision's one at a time.
I would say if you get the phone and put Cyanogenmod on it, it's awesome, when I stuck with the stock ROM, it would freeze overnight, now that I have Cyanogenmod I have no problems whatsoever
My g2x is very stable overclocked to 1.6 with morphic's kernel. Cyanogenmod with the Trinity kernel is stable, fast, and very fun.
I paid for mine and it was worth every penny.
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If you are getting this phone for free DO IT! In the end the phone works great and plays every game I load up, rooting and adding a custom rom is a must, I find that weapon is a good rom for the average user, the only thing I didnt like was the back cover but thats just me being picky
i think i was one of the lucky ones to get the first of the 2nd batch of the g2x. i did not have any problems with my phone but i rooted it after about a week. I have to say that the custom rooms are buttery smooth. You have so much more flexibility and it just creates for a much much better user experience. The stock was choppy, not as smooth, and was not very customizable. so i would say if you intend to put custom roms on it, this phone is perfect. if you want to keep it stock then i would go for the galaxy s2.
Every phone will have its issues. If its free, sure get it. If u got the dough to spare then go for the s2
the funny thing is i ask myself the same question when i bought mine your answer well i would buy it again i have had no issues im running a quadrant with phoneixblood rom trinity 15 kernal ext 4 at 6120 my battery last all day with moderate use with juice defender i think you would be totally happy with it its so simple to root like 5 minutes several very good roms for phone cyanogenmod eaglesblood phoneixblood miui you wont be dissapointed if you get it and you need help rooting flashing or anything just inbox me on here i gladly help in any way
Coming from someone that still has a release day phone, the only issues the stock phone ever gave me was stone random lockups, like 10 in the 2 months i had it stock. And for me that issue was fixed completely fixed with a flash to cyanogen mod. I'm really happy with this phone, and i honestly would buy it again even with the original $200 price tag.
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I had a lot of issues with this phone stock but once i rooted and did all the stuff to it its running fine now.
I got my phone about a month ago. And yes, those lock ups or screen of deaths occurred a couple times in a few days. Rooted it and flashed a different rom/kernel and now it works wonderful. I believe it is the stock kernel that causes the issues.
My friend had this phone before and he hated it because of all the issues. He then went on to get another phone and told me not to waste my time.... It's unfortunate he didn't read up about rooting the device. This phone has awesome specs, and for the price of $100 that I got it for, I wanted to give it a try.
No problems for this phone whatsoever. Its a good phone I'd say.
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thanks for the comments, you have made up my mind. upgrading from a optimist t to the g2x in 3 days (when my tax return comes in) already downloaded all the rom's i'm going to flash....