Nah. I had to call them to ask them to offer it to me. It was a really quick call though.
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Nah. I had to call them to ask them to offer it to me. It was a really quick call though.
BoboBrazil
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Did anyone post that Android Authority is giving away a Nexus 6? It's their typical contest style. http://tinyurl.com/p2v27up Seems like it might be hard to win(lots of entries), but worth a shot I guess?
osiris3355
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Let me google that for you...
http://www.androidauthority.com/new-moto-x-verizon-advanced-calling-528610/
You have to call retentions and request it. Super easy, the rep I had didn't even hesitate when I mentioned it.
I recently switched to the 30GB promo, but just changed back for this. I still think 30GB is a good deal, but I wasn't going to be using that much with my group any time soon so I saved the ~$25 extra it would have cost me and now have 20GB.
Not that anybody here should be interested, but I was listening in on folks talking about windows and google yesterday.
One of them said:
Who is responsible for the monopoly of PC OSes? Windows.
Who is responsible for that not happening on Mobile - in other words the democratisation of OSes on mobile? Google.
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Not really sure where they were going with that, but it got me thinking whether there is actually a benefit to Android PCs taking over the homespace.
One of them said:
Who is responsible for the monopoly of PC OSes? Windows.
Who is responsible for that not happening on Mobile - in other words the democratisation of OSes on mobile? Google.
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Not really sure where they were going with that, but it got me thinking whether there is actually a benefit to Android PCs taking over the homespace.
Timely no, but they've been getting better. How they'll fare with lollipop is anyone's guess though
Ugh..
What's the worst that can happen? Most apps in the store won't work on the phone? Or most likely a select few that requires lolollip ? I can't see developers not being backward compatible, they'll lose so many potential sales...
The Faceless Master
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G2x still on Gingerbread while everyone else updated their flagships to ICS and Samsung even went to Jellybean with the GS2. LG has come a long way in 3 years...
That really doesn't fill me with confidence lol
4.4.2 came out December. Kit Kat released in March for the international G2 and April for US models.
Roughly 3-4 months. Not horrible, but could be better of course.
The Faceless Master
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it should. they've improved a lot since then. all of the majors have.
It really is middle of the pack. The real worry I would have if I were you is if LG is gonna screw up that Lollipop goodness.
Worst case scenario is that developers will start going lollipop exclusive, which I sincerely doubt. Most apps will be backwards compatible.Ugh..
What's the worst that can happen? Most apps in the store won't work on the phone? Or most likely a select few that requires lolollip ? I can't see developers not being backward compatible, they'll lose so many potential sales...
But like the others said, LG has come a looongg way and I doubt they'll leave their flagship lagging behind for too long. Expect maybe a 3-4 month delay though
If Talon can do it.....
The Faceless Master
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that;s only because of the token limit.
RoadHazard
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Wooh, finally got the Play Music update! Before and after, for anyone who hasn't seen it:
Not exactly a massive difference, and this doesn't quite feel like a complete Material makeover yet, but still!
Wow, really? That's awful. You crazy Americans should join the rest of the world on the GSM bandwagon (I know some of your carriers are already there).
Not exactly a massive difference, and this doesn't quite feel like a complete Material makeover yet, but still!
Wow, really? That's awful. You crazy Americans should join the rest of the world on the GSM bandwagon (I know some of your carriers are already there).
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Keep on crashing for me on the L dev preview (the old one)
Music still works via the widget, but can't open the app itself.
RoadHazard
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Keep on crashing for me on the L dev preview (the old one)
Music still works via the widget, but can't open the app itself.
Huh, that's odd. I haven't experienced anything like that. Did you fully wipe your phone when flashing L?
Why are you still on the old one?Keep on crashing for me on the L dev preview (the old one)
Music still works via the widget, but can't open the app itself.
Finally couldn't resist and ordered a note 4, will install google launcher, since too used to stock android on my n5, but will probably miss it since it is only home screen and app drawer.
Any one knows what bloatwate is safe to uninstall or disable without gimping spen features? Has it knock on like other flagships? Or possibility to wake the device by using voice commands?
Any one knows what bloatwate is safe to uninstall or disable without gimping spen features? Has it knock on like other flagships? Or possibility to wake the device by using voice commands?
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Yeah have been using L dev prev since it was out, never had this issue until today's update.
Can't be bothered with a wipe and setting up everything again, got no time for that right now.
RoadHazard
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Maybe it's an issue with the old preview then. It did feel much less complete than the new one, and probably had a lot more bugs. Updating to the new one is definitely worth it!
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Yeah I was going to wait for the OTA but guess I will have to do this now.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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I meant wait for OTA to wipe the phone.
Nicktendo86
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The old preview (a port of which I have running on my N4) seems to have issues with a lot of Google's material updated apps, music and newsstand are two for example that will force close. The updated play store also doesn't work.
I will keep the old versions on the apps on my phone until the official images are realised now I think, can't be arsed flashing and wiping any more!
osiris3355
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Why would you get this over a Nexus 6 if you want stock?
I installed the now launcher on a friends s4. It still sucks and is no where near a vanilla experience still.
That's because it doesn't actually support API Level 21, it's an odd half step.
Thankfully, Lollipop setup just lets you say "i want to restore this device.". It's far easier and takes about 30 minutes.
osiris3355
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More like closer to 5 - 6 months. KitKat came out the very end of October. And yes, that's pretty horrible.
The waiting process didn't start for users when 4.4.2 came out. The waiting started when 4.4 did.
Lg g3 owners may as well plan on lollipop in the spring some time. G2 owners? Good luck! Lol
Verge Sony Xperia Z3v review: http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/23/7045439/sony-xperia-z3v-review
Score:
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Verizon'd
IOW wait for Droid.
Wait a second. Verizon is capable of simultaneous talk and data! My 2013 Moto X does this all the time.
I remember older iPhones didn't have this functionality. It's been a non-issue for Android Verizon phones for years!
Not true for all phones.
I had simultaneous voice/data on my freaking HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon.
Now I'm starting to wonder if the first LTE phones with separate LTE modems is the reason for this. Pretty sure my Galaxy Nexus on Verizon could do it too.
Yup, same on a Nokia N95 even.
LG isn't even going to update to 4.4.4, they just patched 4.4.2. I expect loli to be late Q1/2015, but I knew that before I got my G3.
Vanillalite
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While you can't really tell a big difference Feedly just pushed their Android L version to the play store.
The keyboard actually has a material light and dark theme. It's in the settings for the keyboard.
The Faceless Master
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yes, most older devices could do 4G Data + Voice and a few even did 3G Data + Voice, but now they're basing their setups on VoLTE coming into play Soony and you're screwed short term if you're on CDMA.
same thing.
same thing.
Aw, thanks, missed that since it was late last night when I decided to flash, lol.
I had to turn on the dark keyboard, the light one isn't for me.
The upside of Lollipop is that lowest brightness is SUPER low now. Which is excellent, the Nexus 7 (2013) screen was way too bright at the lowest setting.
I just hope "Material Dark" gets set as an option for the entire UI. That would be glorious.
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