I need a new phone and the H950 seems like a good phone on paper given the price point now. I understand that this is a discontinued LG model and MM will not be available. I am also aware of the heat issues, but 5.1.1 PR seems to have addressed that for many. My question is, given all this, should I even consider this phone or look else where. I need a phone I can root, do serious wifi tethering and has band 12 for t-mob.
Thank you.
MM will be available
Related
I'm a tmo user and won't be switching carriers and currently have a nexus 5. I c considered the g2 but decided against it due to the issues with root and kit Kat. I know it isn't even announced yet but how tough d do you think the T-Mobile version of the g3 will be to root? Assuming it's available in june or July, I'm going to give it another month or two before I'd upgrade to give the accessories and devs time to do their thing.
If the trend continues probably pretty hard. All of the newest Lg devices on T-Mobile and Metro running kitkat, excluding the Flex I think, have stock recovery blocked...
So I had & loved my G3.. should have went right to the G4 but I decided to give the Note 5 a try..
I'm curious about the status of current root methods for the G4..
Note 5 for AT&T doesn't seem like it's going to get rooted
So I'm concerned as seems to be the trend if I didn't have the device & root on one single old firmware a method worked on 6 months ago I won't be getting it for the G4 either.
Is that the case or are there still currently functional root methods for this device on most firmware versions ?
/salute
Still rootable as long as it's pre-Marshmellow. As of now Marshmellow is only rootable with an unlocked bootloader which is only possible with the international and T-Mobile versions.
knowing att, they probably wont update the device to marshmellow till about a month before the g5 releases. also, don't purchase one thru att if possible, you can pick up international gsm varients of the g4 for like 400-450 on amazon and ebay which should have unlocked bootloaders. you could probably also sell your note 5 on ebay for like 500-550 and purchase the international version which i imagine is rootable for around the same price as you sell the original for if you wanted to stay with sammy.
also to answer the orignial question, rooting the att g4 is pretty easy, there is no one touch tool that i know of, but as long as you can download some files and copy and paste some lines of code its pretty easy. also there is now an easy to revert back to stock att which there wasn't for a while if you need to make an rma or need to take an official ota after marshmellow or whatever the next update will be.
on a side note, if you do buy the att lg g4, make sure you take the latest update (o i believe), the phone is basically **** without it. mine was super laggy, overheating, and unresponsive to touch before it.
righteous.. well decision made
thanks yuh folks
tyvm
thanks
Hello
I'll start by saying thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Unfortunately, my Z3 Compact suffered water damage and as a result has been playing up, I'm therefore looking to replace it with a similarly capable device without spending too much money, one device that has stuck out to me is the LG G Flex 2, I'm a big fan of the design and particularly interested due to the price it is currently available for at Expansys.
I am however aware that the G Flex 2 did initially suffer from some performance issues, I've noted that some users on this forum have stated these problems have gone away since the device has been updated, however with Expansys selling a non-UK model (I am based in the UK) and thus shipping an EU one, I'm unsure of whether the device I will receive will actually be able to be updated to fix said issues, is anyone aware of whether or not the retailer is shipping updatable models or whether the device will be stuck on an outdated firmware for a long time? I'd also like to know whether the warranty would be honoured in the UK, although I have noted the site states the warranty is EU wide.
I'd also appreciate any other comments and things you have to share regarding your experiences with the device as well.
Thanks again for your time
M Petterson
mpetterson said:
Hello
I'll start by saying thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Unfortunately, my Z3 Compact suffered water damage and as a result has been playing up, I'm therefore looking to replace it with a similarly capable device without spending too much money, one device that has stuck out to me is the LG G Flex 2, I'm a big fan of the design and particularly interested due to the price it is currently available for at Expansys.
I am however aware that the G Flex 2 did initially suffer from some performance issues, I've noted that some users on this forum have stated these problems have gone away since the device has been updated, however with Expansys selling a non-UK model (I am based in the UK) and thus shipping an EU one, I'm unsure of whether the device I will receive will actually be able to be updated to fix said issues, is anyone aware of whether or not the retailer is shipping updatable models or whether the device will be stuck on an outdated firmware for a long time? I'd also like to know whether the warranty would be honoured in the UK, although I have noted the site states the warranty is EU wide.
I'd also appreciate any other comments and things you have to share regarding your experiences with the device as well.
Thanks again for your time
M Petterson
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- Performance problems are mostly fixed with the latest update. You can of course tweak it further with root and the available mods
- I bought a device in Austria and updates work fine in Germany
- I also sent it in to LG in Germany and they honored the warranty
How much are you paying? You can order it from Amazon Germany for 255 Euro.
JadenWSOP said:
- Performance problems are mostly fixed with the latest update. You can of course tweak it further with root and the available mods
- I bought a device in Austria and updates work fine in Germany
- I also sent it in to LG in Germany and they honored the warranty
How much are you paying? You can order it from Amazon Germany for 255 Euro.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The price is currently listed at £214.99 (2GB RAM/16GB ROM) from said retailer, although I have found another reputable store here in the UK, which will also sell the same version for £204.99, both include delivery.
My biggest concern with the purchase, is ending up with a device where I can't get updates due to it possibly being from a region, where updates aren't rolled out, seeing as both retailers don't specify which country their EU models are from.
I'm not sure if this is something that LG do with their devices, but I am aware other manufacturers roll out updates at different times dependent upon the region and as I know the updates have fixed many of the problems, it worries me a little that I could have to have those problems for however long I own the device, I don't know if anyone could clear that up for me perhaps or shed some light on the matter?
EDIT: I've taken a look at the Amazon listing, I believe however my bank will charge me for using €, I know I had some pretty big fees abroad, lol.
Like I said. I don't really think it matters where you are within Europe except Russia maybe if you have a EU model. You should get updates everywhere. As far as I know there is only one variant sold in Europe which is the H955. The UK model also seems to be the H955.
http://www.lg.com/uk/mobile-phones/lg-H955
I think they determine the country-related-updates via IP oder IMEI anyway.
As I said I wouldn't be concerned about it. Also there is the possibility to flash the .kdz-file manually via LG Flash Tools. I did so when the 15d version became available in Switzerland but not in Germany which was still on 15c.
Yeah, the banks are greedy bastards when it comes to conversion rates.
I'm looking to buy an S6, probably used or refurb, but that doesn't really matter.
I'm in the US on T-Mobile.
I need to decide between the G920T (T-Mobile model) and the G920I/F (international model)
Some things about me:
I need Band 12 support for good building reception and all 3 models support that, correct?
I will be rooting which removes Samsung Pay as a selling point for the T-Mobile version.
My residence does not get great reception so I am interested in WiFi Calling. As I understand it the T-Mobile version has it, but I also remember reading Google was going to add it to Android natively??
I am potentially also interested in custom roms, but it seems not much progress for any version of the S6, correct?
Thanks for your help
Dont buy s6 its disaster go with nexus 6p i have s6 its sucks ! dont buy s7 too its more suck than s6 do you research before doing any mistake...my advice dont buy s6 or s7 Nexus 6p is the best
Peace
don't get the I version! We are still waiting for MM when most models had it WEEKS ago, plus it also gets fewer updates than the rest!
I have the U.S. T-Mobile version on an international ROM but I am trying to find a MM ROM for it. Not sure if it's out specifically for T-mo. Going to go stock and upgrade to MM because my ROM doesn't let me answer calls sometimes and I a couples other issues. Plus, I want to try out Samsung Pay. (Google pay doesn't work on rooted phones either).
Get a Nexus 6P dude. It already has Project Fi. Custom ROMs for S6 have undefined future (due to Exynos and Sam not releasing source) and with the speculations that the S7 might NEVER get custom ROMs it's probably a good idea to stay away from the flagship series.
me_is_rushin said:
I'm looking to buy an S6, probably used or refurb, but that doesn't really matter.
I'm in the US on T-Mobile.
I need to decide between the G920T (T-Mobile model) and the G920I/F (international model)
Some things about me:
I need Band 12 support for good building reception and all 3 models support that, correct?
I will be rooting which removes Samsung Pay as a selling point for the T-Mobile version.
My residence does not get great reception so I am interested in WiFi Calling. As I understand it the T-Mobile version has it, but I also remember reading Google was going to add it to Android natively??
I am potentially also interested in custom roms, but it seems not much progress for any version of the S6, correct?
Thanks for your help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you need network specific features get the one from the network and resist rooting. This device is great even without root even better now with MM. I have resisted rooting for 10 months in the hopes of samsung pay (and significantly thinning my wallet) and it still isn't even available
Get a G920F. Ignore all the haters telling you to get a Nexus 6P. Huawei are awful and the support and product quality are awful.
Camera is iffy, stock Android has memory management issues, and it bends.
In all seriousness though, if you like rooting and custom roms, get a 6P. If you like good phones out of the box stock, get the G920F.
Verizon will sell you a somewhat stripped down version of this phone, the One 5g UW Ace, with 64GB ram and 4GB rom, vs. 128/6 on the retail variant.
I'd like to get the retail unlocked version for slightly better specs and to avoid having all the Verizon crapware that becomes permanently embedded on the phone.
Does anyone have any real life experience using the retail version on Verizon? I am especially concerned with Wifi calling, as parts of my home absolutely require this feature.
Thanks for any input!
I am using the retail version on AT&T. The wifi calling works great.
jwhistler said:
Verizon will sell you a somewhat stripped down version of this phone, the One 5g UW Ace, with 64GB ram and 4GB rom, vs. 128/6 on the retail variant.
I'd like to get the retail unlocked version for slightly better specs and to avoid having all the Verizon crapware that becomes permanently embedded on the phone.
Does anyone have any real life experience using the retail version on Verizon? I am especially concerned with Wifi calling, as parts of my home absolutely require this feature.
Thanks for any input!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had the retail phone for over 6 months and it is solid in call quality / WiFi calling (I'm on T-Mo) but if pictures are important to youm it will disappoint" the camera quality is similar to a 2014 Moto G's camera.
FoneWatcher said:
I've had the retail phone for over 6 months and it is solid in call quality / WiFi calling (I'm on T-Mo) but if pictures are important to youm it will disappoint" the camera quality is similar to a 2014 Moto G's camera.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My interest is to have a decent phone that works with Verizon and that isn't stuffed with carrier crapware. Photos are secondary...
My Metro variant 5G Ace is currently on US Mobile's Verizon network. What I did was:
1. Input another IMEI to port my phone number because the 5G Ace isn't on Verizon's "compatible" phones list (I used an unlocked iPhone in my case)
2. Put the SIM card into the iPhone to activate the card. (My 5g Ace didn't have service right after porting, YMMV)
3. Put the SIM card into the 5g Ace
Also, I'm not able to change the preferred network type and the signal bars in the status bar change to a different design for some reason.
WiFi calling works as well.
FoneWatcher said:
I've had the retail phone for over 6 months and it is solid in call quality / WiFi calling (I'm on T-Mo) but if pictures are important to youm it will disappoint" the camera quality is similar to a 2014 Moto G's camera.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Fonewatcher, I am glad to find this thread as I just bought a plan through T-Mobile yesterday, and chose another Moto (the Moto One 5G Ace). Am not sure I have wifi calling, but I would like to know a lot more about this phone. I found an excellent tutorial to follow here, but I also like to find others that use the phone & service just for occasional tips if I get stuck.
For the thread topic I wanted to check and see how to get rid of as much bloatware, T-Mobile apps, ads. I don't believe I can actually make the phone "retail" because I know some apps I can't uninstall, like my last Moto G6 from Verizon. When I closed my Verizon Acct. I still was unable to uninstall the apps Verizon put on there. I found one video this a.m. here and I think it was pretty good on clearing off but if there is more I can do I would like to learn.
G0ldengirl68 said:
Hi Fonewatcher, I am glad to find this thread as I just bought a plan through T-Mobile yesterday, and chose another Moto (the Moto One 5G Ace). Am not sure I have wifi calling, but I would like to know a lot more about this phone. I found an excellent tutorial to follow here, but I also like to find others that use the phone & service just for occasional tips if I get stuck.
For the thread topic I wanted to check and see how to get rid of as much bloatware, T-Mobile apps, ads. I don't believe I can actually make the phone "retail" because I know some apps I can't uninstall, like my last Moto G6 from Verizon. When I closed my Verizon Acct. I still was unable to uninstall the apps Verizon put on there. I found one video this a.m. here and I think it was pretty good on clearing off but if there is more I can do I would like to learn.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Look in the guide section here. Getting rid of TMO stuff seems to be a big part of the motivation for the writers of the guides.
jwhistler said:
Verizon will sell you a somewhat stripped down version of this phone, the One 5g UW Ace, with 64GB ram and 4GB rom, vs. 128/6 on the retail variant.
I'd like to get the retail unlocked version for slightly better specs and to avoid having all the Verizon crapware that becomes permanently embedded on the phone.
Does anyone have any real life experience using the retail version on Verizon? I am especially concerned with Wifi calling, as parts of my home absolutely require this feature.
Thanks for any input!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have this phone and I use Total Wireless (Verizon). Wifi calling does not work on this phone.
jwhistler said:
Verizon will sell you a somewhat stripped down version of this phone, the One 5g UW Ace, with 64GB ram and 4GB rom, vs. 128/6 on the retail variant.
I'd like to get the retail unlocked version for slightly better specs and to avoid having all the Verizon crapware that becomes permanently embedded on the phone.
Does anyone have any real life experience using the retail version on Verizon? I am especially concerned with Wifi calling, as parts of my home absolutely require this feature.
Thanks for any input!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse