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Review the LGv10 - tripod giveaway and $500 gift card

Anyone else get this e-mail from LG to review the v10 and win a $500.00 gift card and 360° Rotating Extendable Mini Tripod?
One of these types?
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No I haven't please forward to me pm I would love to. Thanks.....

Nope
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Yes I got one this afternoon, left a review and checked the box to be entered to win the $500 gift card. The rest was somewhat ambiguous and never did mention the tripod nor that I was going to receive one for fitting the criteria. Said being simple, first 500 reviews on the LG site qualify. Hoping that the link from my email which splintered off quickly into a less specific or indirect route to leaving the review doesn't mean I'm dense and missed a little something along the way. The tripod would be killer. I will not complain though as LG has done awesome by me so far with the battery/sdcard promo. Sure beats Samsung's offers to give me 30% off of accessories if I purchased through their site.

I got the email as well. I did write a review, got an email to confirm the review but when I click the link it just takes me to the my product page....not sure if it worked or not as it does not show any reviews posted. Oh well, I tried.

where to review it
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Have the same situation like phillymade.
http://www.lg.com/us/consumer-revie...v10_2015|Post_Reg_Welcome|review_button|lg_db

phillymade said:
I got the email as well. I did write a review, got an email to confirm the review but when I click the link it just takes me to the my product page....not sure if it worked or not as it does not show any reviews posted. Oh well, I tried.
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exactly what happened to me as well.....logged back in to LG.com this morning and still don't see my review anywhere. no idea if it actually worked.

johnsgone said:
The tripod would be killer. I will not complain though as LG has done awesome by me so far with the battery/sdcard promo. Sure beats Samsung's offers to give me 30% off of accessories if I purchased through their site.
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exactly, couldn't agree more

I had the same experience as a couple of you guys above. Posted the review and nothing else. I did notice right after posting that it said the review needed to be moderated and that would take a couple of days. It would be nice to get the tripod, but even so I legit love this phone.

My review is now up on the LG site
Like many of you, I wrote a review of the V10 so as to enter the sweepstakes and, more important, to get the tripod. Just noticed today that my review is up on the LG website.
However, I have not gotten any notification from LG about the tripod or the sweepstakes. My experience is that LG can be a bit slow in following up. But people have been able to get them to move faster by calling customer support. I don't plan on doing so myself.

DaddyWhale said:
Like many of you, I wrote a review of the V10 so as to enter the sweepstakes and, more important, to get the tripod. Just noticed today that my review is up on the LG website.
However, I have not gotten any notification from LG about the tripod or the sweepstakes. My experience is that LG can be a bit slow in following up. But people have been able to get them to move faster by calling customer support. I don't plan on doing so myself.
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link to where your review is posted on their website??

Jimmmycrackcorn said:
link to where your review is posted on their website??
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Here it is: http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-H900-Space-Black-v10#reviews
Currently on the 2nd page sorted by most recent first under the username rasuab. Here's the text:
☆☆☆☆☆
☆☆☆☆☆
5 out of 5 stars.
· 5 days ago
Great media-centered smart phone
Bought the phone as soon as it came out in the US. A definite upgrade on my previous Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Things I like: -Dedicated DAC and amp to drive high-end headphones -Expandable memory, which is becoming a rarer option these days -Replaceable battery, also becoming harder to find -Second screen. It's much more useful than I thought it would be: e.g. being able to turn on the flashlight without having to go through a bunch of menus -Capable processor: there are faster ones. But I've not had any issues with stuttering
Sweepstakes entry received for review
Yes
✔ Yes,
I recommend this product.

lovely, thanks

Early last week out of the blue I received my tripod from LG. I was never able to confirm that my review was even on the LG site but true to form they (LG) generously came through on another promo item. Lots of appreciation for the way they treat their customers.

Vivo NEX S - Questions, Purchase decision

Hello everyone
I found myself in this situation, so, I can now purchase global NEX S locally in one of the retailers for roughly $600, brand new, but I have some doubts about the purchase since phone is more than 6 month old, still no Pie for it and basically zero 3rd party development due to lack of source from Vivo.
I really, REALLY like the design though. Notch is a deal-breaker for me and I'm a huge fan of that full screen and in-display fingerprint reader.
I own Galaxy S8 currently and must say, S10 looks same to me. Also, hole in the display is equivalent of notch imo, so, that's a no-no.
All that said, I have few questions.
1. Does this phone (global version) have notification light (notification LED)?
2. How's the ardio coming from 3.5mm jack?
3. What do you love / hate about the phone?
4. Would you recommend it to your friend?
5. Feel free to add your own opinions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Love everything except funtouch launcher but i replace by nova launcher...no notification led but just install NO LED and work very very well....battery with full usage stai easy 2 day....screen is very amazing color...no notch..no waterdrop screen , fulll screen...s10+ with 2 hole in screen (very ugly)
dont hesitate
only thing is functouch...you need take 1-2 hrs to knoww all about functouch

S10 design really disappointed me but I'm sure many people will buy it.
Still, thanks for your reply, there's still no root access available for the NEX, right? What a gorgeous phone anyway

installerrev said:
S10 design really disappointed me but I'm sure many people will buy it.
Still, thanks for your reply, there's still no root access available for the NEX, right? What a gorgeous phone anyway
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I have had my Nex S for around 1 week now and here are my views & opinions to help you along the way.
1) Display is Fantastic (ok it's not QHD) but really that does not matter it vibriant and clear and most of all it's ALL Display and that I very much appreciate.
2)Battery life (although Funtouch doesn't show SOT, yes I or you could use GSM or similar, but all I can say is that I play alot of PubG and browse and use message and like now, took off charge at 8am it's now 11pm and I have 28% left, it's well fantastic.
3)I have the international version and it's great no Chinese bs, and notifications come through just fine, if you install Nova or Pixel launcher your all golden.
4)Don't listen to reviews the UD scanner works well and I'd say 98% success rate for me or very close to, opens as fast as I need it to.
5)Camera's are nice to, ok perhaps not pixel, but I like the quality you get from them.
6)Design is nice to and comes with a nice case (not a cheap feeling one) it's quite decent.
Overall yeah I would recommend the Nex S, no there isn't root but I don't actually mind, I have other phones that I can mess around with...
Hope this helps, it's a very nice device ......:good:

No root but with ADB its very easy to remove all bloatware...but with 8gb ram...no need more ram

installerrev said:
Hello everyone
I found myself in this situation, so, I can now purchase global NEX S locally in one of the retailers for roughly $600, brand new, but I have some doubts about the purchase since phone is more than 6 month old, still no Pie for it and basically zero 3rd party development due to lack of source from Vivo.
I really, REALLY like the design though. Notch is a deal-breaker for me and I'm a huge fan of that full screen and in-display fingerprint reader.
I own Galaxy S8 currently and must say, S10 looks same to me. Also, hole in the display is equivalent of notch imo, so, that's a no-no.
All that said, I have few questions.
1. Does this phone (global version) have notification light (notification LED)?
2. How's the ardio coming from 3.5mm jack?
3. What do you love / hate about the phone?
4. Would you recommend it to your friend?
5. Feel free to add your own opinions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I agree with all the previous comments. I highly recommend this phone. It's phenomenal in terms of performance, looks and superb battery life. Just change the launcher.

Huge thanks to all of you, will post uptades and my impressions if I get it

I'm thinking to get one nex s....

Totally agge with above posts by other users I'm having the Chinese version 6 months now and most of the case totally satisfied.
The only thing missing from the device is 3 things.
1.No unlimited app notification on AOD(very bad Vivo policy-most OEM offer that choice with AOD)
2.You can not customize off screen gesture like for example Oxygen offer with Oneplus and use whatever app want.
3.Not having unlimited accent color customization and not having dark/black themes out of box like Oxygen offer.
With nova launcher +sesame shortcut app+ HD widget you could get SOT detail info.
Just like my few minutes ego results after 2.5 days.
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A statement from XDA regarding the best overall Smartphone at this very moment.

I'm still wondering why so many users of XDA/buyers of a new device are so negative about the Apple devices. Of course, there are tons of Android manufacturers to choose from when you want to buy a new device, but there is only one Apple. Even XDA acknowledges now that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the best overall Smartphone you can buy. This is not only amazing, as XDA is in principal an Android forum, but it gives full credits to Apple's innovation technology. Read it all in this link and you will see that Apple is the winner in October 2021. Kindest regards, kuzibri
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Rounded corners, no SD card, no spen and more limited customization options.
Picked up another new unlocked Note10+ 256/12gb ram for $800. Another $200 for a V30 card yields a 1.25tb dual drive handheld.
My heavy used 2 yo 10+ still looks and runs like new. One battery replacement so far. It's solid build and fast, stable performance influenced my decision.
Cases and screen protectors I already own.
Best of all, near zero* learning curve.
*a few bumps from Q vs Pie

Thanks, but nevertheless XDA is very clear in it's choice

kuzibri said:
Thanks, but nevertheless XDA is very clear in it's choice
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You're welcome, however I'll remind you that time has yet to decide. Hold on to your candles...
I recall all those glowing Fold reviews of years ago... not.
Display shootout 10+ vs 13 Pro
Galaxy Note10+ OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
iPhone 13 Pro Max OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
www.displaymate.com
10+ 0.4 JNCD vs 13 Pro 0.5 JNCD, the 10+ more than holds it's own with color rendering.
Warning, reading those reviews may make you go blind

It's not the first time OP here on XDA is promoting Apple phones, wants to make us believe here that Apple phones are the better choice.
May be worthwhile to know:
An Apple iPhone 12 Pro got produced for 404$, it got / gets sold on Amazon for 950$.
IMO an insanely high profit margin.
My POV:
Apple iPhones are nothing more than a status symbol: either you can afford it or you can't.

hi @jwoegerbauer, thanks for your personal opinion. To state that Apple iPhones are nothing more than a status symbol, is IMPO a bit shortsighted. You cannot deny that it's also a very good, complete, reliable and secure smartphone which indeed costs a lot of money.
Regarding customizations, my homescreen looks exactly the same as on my former Android devices, so I do not see the difference. Apple's iOS14.5 and 15 became much more flexible with customizations, e.g. creating your own home display with widgets, etc. See added image.
Kind regards kuzibri

Question Should I buy a Pixel 6 or 6a?

Hey guys, I hope you are having a good day!
So I'm planning to buy my first Pixel phone. Super excited. I'm a big sucker for Pixel phones' cameras and their Pixel-exclusive features. So far I've been using a low-tier Samsung phone so I want to take this big step with the correct phone.
I'm expecting and would be using the new phone to take a lot of photos, from close-ups of flowers and bugs to portraits to pictures of landscapes. AND I LOVE IT WHEN I CAN ZOOM AND SEE THE DETAILS. I don't game much, except for some casual CODM now and then. A faulty fingerprint reader won't really bother me. The lack of an audio jack isn't an issue. I'll be using only 4G. As for battery life, it's around 6 hours on average.
Something I'm really concerned about is the overheating issue. I live in a tropical country, where outside temps can easily get 30 Celsius, though I won't be using it in direct sunlight much. A big turnoff would be issues with the Silicon, where the bugs/problems would be uncorrectable since I wouldn't be able to easily RMA from where I live. I don't need the telephoto lens or the 120Hz screen. So I don't think the 6 pro is an option.
So, what do you think? Which one should I go for, and why?

I'm getting the 6a. I tried the the Pixel 6 but had to return it because the fingerprint sensor was horrible and other minor negatives with the Pixel 6.
It sounds like you don't really need a powerful phone, so I think the 6a would be perfect for you. I don't recall if the Pixel 6 heated up on me personally or not, but from reviews, people did say that Pixel 6 heated up and the 6a warmed up to a lesser degree. Like you, I also don't need telephoto lens or 120Hz.
I don't take much macro shots, but you can take a look at pictures that people have taken with the 6a and see if it's acceptable to you. Me personally... I just need good pictures from my phone. If I want better shots, I would bring my Sony RX100 or other cameras. From the reviews I watched of the 6a, the photos are great but they're not spectacular bc of the older sensors on the 6a. That doesn't bother me, but it might be a dealbreaker for you. That's because with a bit of photo editing, I can make the photos shine. The Pixel 6a also shoots in RAW format, so you could always edit your photos afterwards to compensate for any deficiencies.

neo_lithic3K said:
I'm getting the 6a. I tried the the Pixel 6 but had to return it because the fingerprint sensor was horrible and other minor negatives with the Pixel 6.
It sounds like you don't really need a powerful phone, so I think the 6a would be perfect for you. I don't recall if the Pixel 6 heated up on me personally or not, but from reviews, people did say that Pixel 6 heated up and the 6a warmed up to a lesser degree. Like you, I also don't need telephoto lens or 120Hz.
I don't take much macro shots, but you can take a look at pictures that people have taken with the 6a and see if it's acceptable to you. Me personally... I just need good pictures from my phone. If I want better shots, I would bring my Sony RX100 or other cameras. From the reviews I watched of the 6a, the photos are great but they're not spectacular bc of the older sensors on the 6a. That doesn't bother me, but it might be a dealbreaker for you. That's because with a bit of photo editing, I can make the photos shine. The Pixel 6a also shoots in RAW format, so you could always edit your photos afterwards to compensate for any deficiencies.
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you do know that the 6as fingerprint sensor is way worse and really unsecure?
also it has ui lag, but i think that will be fixed soon...

Clancee said:
you do know that the 6as fingerprint sensor is way worse and really unsecure?
also it has ui lag, but i think that will be fixed soon...
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I should receive my 6a within the next 2 days, so I'll have to test it out and see if there are any dealbreakers for me. Worse case, I can always return it.
Yeah, I saw reports of the fingerprint sensor issue that came out in the last 24 hours. Hopefully the fingerprint issue is not widespread. I watched another youtube reviewer where he couldn't replicate the fingerprint issue. He tried, I think, 6 unregistered fingers and also had his wife try a few fingers, but wasn't able to unlock the phone.
With the ui lag issue, I'll have to test it out and see. If it's due to the screen being 60Hz and not something else, then I'm ok with the 60Hz. I currently have the Pixel 4XL and I force it to 60Hz. Also, I always turn off most of the android animations anyway (from developer options), which I find makes the ui feel faster.

I own both (my wife just got the P6a). I would absolutely recommend the P6 over the P6a - even to the point of suggesting buying a used P6 over a new P6a if cost is a concern. Used P6 pricing is about the same as the full retail P6a price right now.
I got the P6a only because of the generous pre-order trade in values Google was giving, along with the free earbuds that brought the effective price of the P6a down to less than $100. If I had to pay full retail price for the P6a, I would absolutely have bought a used P6 instead.

Best battery life I've had on a phone. It has very good standby time like the Samsung A52s. The battery was already great from the first charge, which was unusual. I don't know how much worse it would be on 4G though. I assume 5G will eat the battery, so I disabled that already, like on all my phones. Pixel 6a really pits a smile on my face. The fingerprint works 98% of the time. I can almost say it works better than my Samsung S22. But it doesn't work when it is cold outside, at less than 7°C anyway.
Camera is great and screen is very nice and smooth. I think it is only in scrolling that 120Hz has advantage over it. However, I use 60Hz on my S22 anyway, so I don't care.
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If budget isn't a constraint, which phone would you buy, and why?

Smartphone from different brands have different positives and negatives, and choosing one almost always leads to some compromises for everyone.
I have compared the software features by OEM here.
I have mentioned some specialities of phones by brand here.
There is a post on why stock Android is overrated and why Pixel phones are a bad deal for their price.
All that said, if budget isn't a constraint and you have to use only one phone, which phone would you buy today and why?

As of today, I'll stick with the Samsung Galaxy Ultra.
One hand experience + is a Goodlock module from Samsung that makes gesture navigation and app launches a breeze. I haven't found an equivalent 3rd party app that provides the same experience on other brands.
Here are some big positives about Samsung phones:
1. Best camera system
2. Secure Folder
3. Plenty of useful features like scrolling screenshots, screen recording with support for front camera, separate app sound, etc.
4. S-Pen
5. Goodlock modules for ease of use and customizations.
6. Built-in dialer with silent call recording support
7. Fast software updates
Here are some things that I wish they implement:
1. Built-in Firewall
2. AppLock
3. Multiple Users
4. Superfast charging
5. Improved cooling systems for better gaming experience

Because it's yellow.
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Pixel 7 Pro because it has everything i need. Stock android, good cameras and good software support (updates).

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Because it's yellow.
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There are some yellow phones from Poco, and iPhone too.

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Pixel 7 Pro because it has everything i need. Stock android, good cameras and good software support (updates).
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I find stock Android too basic. And the so-called clean software does not translate to better performance or battery life. So what is the point?
If you haven't used other brands, you're likely missing out on many useful features.

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I find stock Android too basic. And the so-called clean software does not translate to better performance or battery life. So what is the point?
If you haven't used other brands, you're likely missing out on many useful features.
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I don't want or use any "useful features" that comes in other brands specially from samsung.

Dayuser said:
I don't want or use any "useful features" that comes in other brands specially from samsung.
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That's perfectly fine. Whatever works for you.

None. I really detest notches and punch hole cutouts.
The trend for all screen phones has passed by now, unfortunately.
Only options today for an all screen phone are gaming phones, which are too tacky in design, or China only phones with an under display camera.

Robbo.5000 said:
None. I really detest notches and punch hole cutouts.
The trend for all screen phones has passed by now, unfortunately.
Only options today for an all screen phone are gaming phones, which are too tacky in design, or China only phones with an under display camera.
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Everyone needs a phone today. No phone is perfect. We choose one that fits into our requirements the best.
In this hypothetical case, budget isn't a constraint. So the only consideration is the overall experience of using the phone.

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Everyone needs a phone today. No phone is perfect. We choose one that fits into our requirements the best.
In this hypothetical case, budget isn't a constraint. So the only consideration is the overall experience of using the phone.
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For me having a hole or notch completely kills the experience, so I'll stick to my Poco F2 Pro, with its pop-up front camera, for as long as possible.
If you'd have asked a couple of years back, I'd have opted for the Asus Zenfone 8 flip, and if Asus had continued with the flip camera design that would be my answer now.

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For me having a hole or notch completely kills the experience, so I'll stick to my Poco F2 Pro, with its pop-up front camera, for as long as possible.
If you'd have asked a couple of years back, I'd have opted for the Asus Zenfone 8 flip, and if Asus had continued with the flip camera design that would be my answer now.
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I use face unlock as my primary unlock method, so a phone with a popup camera or a rotating rear camera would be too slow for me. I never liked the notch, but the punch hole is small enough to not bother me. Everyone gets used to it.
But to each his own.

Google Pixel 7 Pro would be a great upgrade for me from Pixel 6a as I love the Stock Android that Pixel devices have, their cameras are on another level especially with the Gcam and getting latest software updates! Battery Life is also absolutely amazing on Pixel 6a and I'm sure its even better on the Pixel 7 Pro!
Moreover, I love the design on Pixel 7 Pro!