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[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Wow Great...i also found some great info about this devic that its being launched on 30 may in Macau for Asia region...

Very excited to grab this AIO device:)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Me too heard its on 20th june and price should be sub 40 k
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Update:

It came to know that LGOGP will be available in India after first week of july ....or before 10 th july

And price will be around 40k

Anybody knows more/other info ???
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Another Update

Its being launched on 4th july
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Thanks for the update mate - lets update each other as soon as it comes
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
More...

It will be available in all stores before 10 th july and price would be under 40k

Just two days remaining!!!:)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Great, I wonder why it isnt available for preorder yet
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Everything after 4th :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Model number e988 for India..

e988 is also for HK..

It only has 16 GB internal memory...

And this is the killer .....the India version will not have LTE! !

LG in its infinite wisdom has chosen to remove LTE from the Indian model..and probably the reason is that LTE is not yet available in India ..but were 3G phones not launched by Nokia like 6 years back when nobody in India even knew what 3G meant? This is ridiculous...does LG expect u to buy new phones when LTE launches in India in 6 months time?

and this phone just won the 'best LTE device's award ...how ironic

After having waited for the phone so long, feel cheated a bit

Edit; here is the link to the official specs for Optimius G Pro on LG India's website

http://m.lg.com/in/mobile-phones/lg-Optimus-G-Pro-E988-mobile-phones/reviews
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
+1 Bro agreed every bit of it, such a let down :(
[LG Optimus G Pro] cynosure4sure:
Actually 3G phones have a unified radio i.e. a set of only 4 frequencies and a single modem can be used for all those....in case of LTE a unified radio is still no available and each modem they have to put in a phone caters to a specific LTE band...even in a single country there are multiple bands and the phone's LTE won't work on each other....for example in Korea there are three models of LG OGP F-240 K/L/S each caters to LTE of different carrier and cannot be used on another network...

thus if LG removed LTE it is a good thing as it will be useless until a carrier identifies the band it has been allocated by the Govt and will use....also comparison with 3G before time is not relevant as working mechanism is slightly different
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Actually there are a few things to consider here

1) the Indian version still uses snapdragon 600 which is a chipset that has LTE enabled by default ...so actually LG has had to work to disable it rather than enable it, and I fail to think why they did that. Reminds me very much of the nexus 4 where they did the same thing

2) you are right about LTE bands not decided yet for India ...only working LTE service, Airtel in kolkata on a pilot basis, uses a 2300 MHz band which is not supported by any of the international phones ...however it is likely that when LTE services are rolled out on a mass scale, bands will be chosen based on popular bands internationally, in which case the chosen bands are likely to be one of the bands on the phone ..unless the Indian rollout uses LTE advanced, which is not available on any version of this phone, I think there is a strong possibility that with LTE enabled, this phone will be future proof

3) I don't think disabling LTE will lead to any cost advantage as the chipset is still going to cost the same

4) with LTE disabled, any custom rom support for international versions like AT&T etc is unlikely to work for the Indian version (although that may be the case with LTE enabled also but with LTE disabled the radio configuration will definitely not allow such porting)

Only saving grace could be if LG announce that they are not advertising LTE in the specs but that have not disabled it.

Lets wait for July 4th
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
I AM ALDO DISSAPOINTED...ONE OF THE MAIN REASON I WANTED TO BUY THIS WAS 32 GB...BUT.... HUSHSH!!! :(:mad:

AND NO LTE

MAY BE OTHER THINGS ALSO MISSING

(THE ONLY HOPE REMAINING IS PRICE DROP BECAUSE THESE CUTS :) )
[LG Optimus G Pro] cynosure4sure:
No LTE is not a thing to be disappointed about...at the moment you have no LTE network and as for "future proofing" the argument is not that strong as you cannot confirm that the band will match....

as for 16GB...imo it is enough but again you have the option of expandable memory and with a simple script you can move app data to sd card...plus usually 16/32 GB models differ in price as much as $100 but you can get a 32GB card for as low as $30.....so im happy if only 16GB model is available as it will keep price low and chance of more people buying it and hence maybe more development

in a nutshell i don't see any real issues here to get disappointed over but again its my humble opinion
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Mumbai Update:-

I went to alfa today (renowned place for phones in mumbai) and they said they dont bother keeping LG's any model except the nexus 4, the dealer was very vague in saying once you buy an LG product forget about getting good service. I for one was upset knowing this at first.

secondly this youtube review shows extra battery, a chargeable dock aswell. So it doesnt matter if its non lte or 16 gb but if these goodies are packed then its worth it. I mean there isnt good resale with LG but what the heck its better than note 2 at the moment and pretty usable.

Anybody here knows any place in mumbai where is it gonna be available? Please update here
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Alfa is a laggard, not a leader...they will keep a phone only if it becomes popular or the brand is popular..don't waste time worrying about what they said.

The extra battery and charging dock are only for the Korean version...for India you will get standard stuff - charger, headphones, USB cable

Check the official link I posted earlier

Sorry I seem to be bringing only bad news to this thread - I call it a reality check :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Np mate, its good to give the correct info, looking forward to get one soon :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
As far as selling and pricing concerned, Alfa is great, but they dont know/care service of any product after selling ...so guys in alfa dont know lg or other service very much, just know how to sell :p

And they sell almost all mobile devices after a week of launch
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Is any tech blog covering the India event live?

Thanks to post a link if anyone has it
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
not at the moment im searching tooo
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Good news and bad news

Good - it seems the phone has both LTE and 32 GB memory

Bad - phone is priced at INR 42,500...not under 40k as was widely speculated..but what the heck, I don't think its steep
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
where bro? can u tell me the place please
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Finding out where it would be available

more good news - as a initial promotional offer, buyers get a wireless charger ( I'm guessing a QI compatible wireless charger) free! !
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Lg himself posted and annouced in launch that this device is with 16 gb (10.5gb) user

Yes, lte may be present in indian version as well
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
any clue where its available? cant wait ;)
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
I wiil try to provide you asap :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Thx Dear
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
So here is the summary of the launch day

- info on the official LG website and from news reports is contradictory. Official website states no LTE and 16 GB storage while most news articles have stated both LTE AND 32 GB storage in the specs. Given news reporters in India doing tech reporting know little of their trade, we will be better off relying on the official website. However it is a strong possibility that LG has launched 2 versions of the phone, but it cannot be confirmed yet

- price stated is INR 42.5K..but some news reports have claimed the launch price will be INR 39,990...not sure how true that is

- I did some reserach on availability in mumbai ...calls to croma and vijay Sales, both said not available now, will be available in maybe 15 days and as soon as is available will be updated on their website...so keep a watch..

I also called some local dealers but none of them know of any LG phone except the nexus 4 (in fact one of the dealers I called was listed on LG's website and when I called they said they do not stock LG phones! )

In summary, things on specs, price and avialbility are not clear yet.

Maybe a couple of days more before we know for certain what we are landed here with

Cheers
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Yeah igyaan too said the same rates but none of the retailers have it atm although saw flipkart listing it but still no pricing

Fingers crossed

---------- Post added at 09:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 PM ----------

In that case be Flipkart is our best bet i am site they or snapdeal or shopclues will get it before any croma etc. still thats just a hope lets see how it happens, although kuds to your effort bro
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Lists on flipkart at inr 38,990 (showing out of stock currently).

No LTE and 16 GB storage.

I think we should wait for the phone to be available in retail stores, there could be quite a bit of variation in specs ...early days
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Thanks for the detailed real info

In short i found nothing special in indian version than galaxy s4 or note 2...except 5.5 screen

So for now, i have started to think about galaxy note or note 3...untill there is 32gb internal bucause internal memory is more usefull (for apps games) than sd card

And there no one dev for this device till now...what to say about indian e988. Version:mad::(:confused:
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Ok so flipkart has it now and delivery is second week of july, they are giving 3 months emi too and the cover also;-

http://www.flipkart.com/lg-optimus-g-pro-e988/p/itmdmcnqcuptamyr?pid=MOBDMCNQ5YCCBHFY&affid=nme
[LG Optimus G Pro] kdskamal:
LG Optimus G Pro Review and Indian Price

I was there at the launch event. The box retail price is INR 42,500. [via PHONENEWS.co]
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Sp whats your initial impressions like? Is it worth a buy considering the service voes being criticised everywhere? Alao given the closeby launch of note 3 u think ita better to wait?
[LG Optimus G Pro] kdskamal:
1. UI is very fast - better than TouchWiz of Shamesung/samesung

2. Screen is very bright (IPS screens are any day better than AMOLED, IMO).

3. Screen is non pentile which is plus over samsung devices.

I have used Galaxy Note 2 for 3 months and my sister asked me if I bought another Note 2. Ha ha. It looks different from the back though which is very catchy in the black model.

My advice - go for the black model. It looks classy. Never been a fan of (girly) white phones.

About the NOTE 3 - The Note 3 will also have same big display and full HD resolution. I doubt if it will have IPS display though.
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Thanks Mate :) let see how they make it available through retailers, yet to see it on street, atm only can find online and that too only in second week of july :(
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
another news byte - it seems the indian version does not support wireless charging by default, needs a quick cover for that...which means you always have to use the quick cover if you want to use the feature

So that makes it 3 key features missing from the Indian version - LTE, 32 GB storage, default wireless charging ( without quick cover)

Seriously, the more I research this Indian version of the phone, the more it seems I should not buy it.

Apart from the 1080p screen, the nexus 4 is better equipped in terms of features AND comes with the promise of future upgrades ...forget the Indian version, I have not seen any clear upgrade path being mentioned for Optimus G pro ...not even sure if it will be upgradable to 'key lime pie'.

LG G2 is around the corner and once it replaces LG optimus g pro as the flagship, g pro is at risk of being abandoned as far as future android upgrades are concerned (LG's track record is quite awful it seems)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Well flipkart is providing the quick cover for free

The rest of you what mentioned beats me too :( although i so like the phone
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
You can probably disassemble the wireless charging device from the quick cover and put it on the regular back cover. We used to do that with the GS3. Should work the same.
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Lets see man , thx though
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
No problem. As long as the connectors line up I can guarantee it will wok.
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Appreciate your knowledge sharing, im new to this type of tweak, atm waiting for the devices to arrive. Btw care ro share your exp with your E980? How well it is doing, can you post a mini review sort of your impression with regards to usability in a day to day like
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2325843

That's the best review I have even seen about this phone and it's actually on par with my own experience.
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
I just hate flip covers for one and the thing i hate more is if I have to use wireless charging, I have to put it on..no choice

Anyways I'm started considering this phone because of the massive battery and thankfully that has not changed.

I think what will decide it ffor me would be the feel of the phone when I physically see the phone in the retail stores
[LG Optimus G Pro] mrfeuss:
Ff1.as
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Interesting idea....I was thinking maybe I can cut-off the top flap of the quick cover but that would look ugly..your suggestion would be neat....can you post some link on how the SGS3 guys achieved this? Is it as simple as removing connectors from the flip cover and pasting it on the inside of the regular cover?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
It's been a long time since my gs3. You can check the accessories thread there. As for transferring over the wireless charging element, it's actually glued onto the inside of the back cover. Make sure you properly mark where it's located so you can place it in the correct spot on the stock back cover, peel it off, VERY GENTLY! And placed it on the stock back cover using two sided tape or whatever you choose to use for glue. I recommend using a glue that can withstand high temps of 100° +. You should be good to go from there. I can post pics of what it's supposed to look like.

Here's what the AT&T stock back cover with wireless charging looks like. This is what your modded one should look like when done.

http://db.tt/fGMNsmeO

Edit: One more thing, I advice wearing of LATEX gloves. Can't be too careful. And I'm not responsible for what happens to your device if you; for lack of a better work, ****, it up.

Edit 2: Are you guys sure on the specs of the wireless charging being the same for your region? Ie. The wireless charging contacts on the phone itself being in the same location. Just wondering as different region can mean different schematics.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Sorry guys!!!

The more i am reading about indian version of LGOGP the less intresting :mad:

So now i have started to think that not to buy this version :(

My other options are

Galaxy s 4, note 3, nokia Eos, sony honami, htc butterfly s, (little bit note 2)

Thanks all!!! :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Phone is nowliard on cromaretail.com...internal memory is listed as 32 GB.....damn these websites giving conflicting info...however good if it is true
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
What's nowliard ?

Are u suggesting that it's avaialable in chroma store ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
I think its a typofor now listed.

I shall visit a chroma today and shall update accordingly.
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Sorry guys , yes I meant it is 'now listed'

Don't bother visiting croma just yet...I called their customer care and they said it is not yet available physically in any of the retail stores ...maybe in a couple of days
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Thx for the headsup bro
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
I checked in 3 Unvercell shops...

They have a demo piece. I used it and got impressed.

I compared with Note2, gPro's width is very less.

I prebooked it. The guy said he will get it on 12th.
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Thx for your input, btw did you or can you check or compare the ringtone sound output? Heared its too less even lesser than s4 and note 2, thx again in advance
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
I didnt check it.

But the screen was awesome and i checked headphone volume levels... it was loud enough.

I'll post a complete review on 12th evening...
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Yeah sure headphones should be fine as they are quadbeat, btw cant wait for your review man, also got a call from lg marketing guys saying they have it available at croma lower parel so i am heading towards it in evening, and also he said the smart cover is free, i still doubt croma would have it ready but this guy from lg was positive, anybody here called croma in mumbai?
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
Guys its very important.

Is the bootloader of Indian version LG Optimus pro UNLOCKABLE ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Not at the moment i think so, besides i am sure it will happen soon though once its out in the open freely available for our developers to play around
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
If it comes with locked bootloader and LG doesnt allow unlocking it then we are screwed.

How will we root it ?

Also I see almost no custom roms for it !
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
No panic needed mate, it will happen
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Ok im standing at croma and they indeed have, here are some pics

Oh and btw it 16gb only....

First impressions - amazing display, better grip, great camera but voice output is ok types, built quality is great too and feels premium, excellent viewing angle - i'd buy it just a little iffy about service, i never dealt personally but havent heard anything encouraging too

Enjoy the pics
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Guess wot - I was at Phoenix mills but could not get time to go to croma..tried my luck at 10 pm but they had already shut down, else would have got a chance to play with the beast :)

Thanks saifbukhari for the pics, good work!

So finally the internal memory debate is settled - 16 GB it is

By 'service' you mean from LG? Honestly not too worried about that because I reckon most flagship smartphones are built to last and LG's build quality is not bad on the pro from whatever I've read

Btw, croma is selling at INR 42,500?
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Well Yeah that is there, and I will buy this soon for sure, ITs just that none of the retailers have had said anything good about lg, they all say support issues, which I find ridiculous as any co. with such a flagship phone would not like to be in bad books, anyways time will tell soon.

yeah they are selling for 42500 ie mrp rate, as flipkart is still in preordering mode and i havent seen anyother retailer selling it. we'll have to see if somebody from mumbai is able get some info on that
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Well I'm sure both HTC and Sammi are equally pathetic when it comes to smartphone service...why even apple in India would be quite sad in terms of service...I guess most people buying smartphones assume that they will never really need to send it to the service centre...and that has held true for atleast my htc hd2 and iPhone 4S (both have been passed on btw)

Another retailer our friend mentioned , www.univercell.in, is quoting INR 38,999...seems the true price of the phone is definitely less than INR 40k
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
it is yeah , im waiting to know dp(dealer price) atleast 36-37 will be sweet spot honestly atleast for the time being
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
Guys,

Univercell is selling at 38990... M gonna get mine tomorrow evening.... :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Cool goodluck mate
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
Goodluck mate!!!

Dont forget to share some experiences after buying it

Thanks!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Croma has dropped the price of the g pro to INR 39,999 today....a price drop of 2500 ....and it is in ready stock
[LG Optimus G Pro] harsh2807:
Guys got my G PRO today from Univercell @39000/- This mobile is something unbelievable really the best i have ever seen...!!

Guys just want to say if u r a gadget lover and can afford the price...

Dn go for it...!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Congratulations Bro!!! can you pleae do a favour, can you compare the ringtone volume with your current phone?
[LG Optimus G Pro] joshofali:
Congrats! Can u share with us what u got in the accessories?
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
Guys,

I bought mine yesterday from.Univercell.for 38990Rs,

First guy to buy this phone from Univercell, Mantra Mall, Bangalore, they took my photo for their internal employee site ?

Phone review:

1. Mfg date is 062013. Its very recent and it comes with Video eye tracking stuff out of the box. The eye tracking actually works as compared to Samsung's bad.implementation.

2. Screen is gorgeous and no dead pixels

3. Doesn't overheat like other phones during normal browsing and 3g download.

4. Headphone audio quality is awesome :) loud too.

5. Battery quickly went down to 19 % but I guess I need to.recharge it two or three times to settle it down.

6. Phone feels very light weight. While.typing it feels hollow.

Easy to handle than note2.

7. 3g speed and phone speed is awesome.

8. Camera still photo quality is not on par with my HTC one but it's better than note2.

9. Video recording : haven't tried yet.

10. GPS locks within 5 seconds. First time after a restart it takes 13 seconds to lock.

11. Loudspeaker volume is decent, not loud. But definitely not quiet.

12. About brightness I think it's only 400 nits as mentioned in Indian site. Because at 20% brightness I feel it's really dull.

Have to set it at 50% to get decent brightness.

13. Nfc is in back cover, added advantage.

14. The baddest thing is the keyboard which is cramped and a pain in the ass.

15. No fm radio.

16. Built-in browser is good lightweight and fast.

17. Music player audio quality is good with the supplied quad beat in ear set. Don't enable Dolby use Enhance Headset option.

18. SmarScreen works better than smartstay on Samsung phones.

19. Antutu only scored 19623. As during CPU integer and float tests the max clock speed attained as only 1134MHz. Some kind of throttling in place I think.

20. Remote control works good. They support my Tata sky set top box directly.

Overall very happy with this phone.

Sent from my LG OptImus G Pro E-988
[LG Optimus G Pro] saifbukhari:
Excellent thoughts and congratulations bro :) which phone you had previously and do you feel any difference in ringtone volume and speaker output while playing media content? Thanks in advance
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
My previous phone: HTC One

It had boomsound and hence is superior to my GPro's loud speaker...

Compared to my note2 Gpro's loloudspeaker is little less in total volume. Anyways i've hacked to increase note2's loudspeaker.

GPro is in no way quiet. Its a decent loud speaker.

Sent from my LG OptImus G Pro E-988
[LG Optimus G Pro] ipsuvedi:
No fm radio????

Doesnt indian version have FM radio... :eek::mad::o
[LG Optimus G Pro] sachinaik:
No it doesn't...

Sent from my LG OptImus G Pro E-988