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[Sprint LG G2] RPAK46:
I can tell you that it does not have an expandable memory slot.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
I noticed the G2 has no Sprint specific apps on it. I tried proving that Best Buys demo unit was indeed Sprint, but couldn't find anything Sprint related on it aside from the model number. Kind of nice. I looked over at At&t version and saw a few At&t apps. Also noticed Sprints version has only the ringtone volume in pulldown and not brightness slider.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Wait - you messed with one in-store? Didn't think any units were out at all.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
Yeah, they have demo units at my local Best Buy now but they're not selling until release or Oct 18th. (Had a rep quote me Oct 18th) but I have no idea how legitimate that is.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Interesting! There weren't any on display when I went in. Sure they didn't just have the T-Mobile devices in the wrong spot? ;)

And I would be PUMPED for a 10/18 date. Much better than 11/8!
[Sprint LG G2] baublitz:
Don't you dare toy with my emotions!!! I am in limbo as far as exchange time frames... if it came out this month I would be able to get it for an on contract price!!!
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
True that. He seemed to have quoted me whatever his "News" section that employees get on the computer screen. He didn't even know there was a Sprint version until he looked it up and found that in his news. Have no idea if it's legit but would be nice. I confirmed that it was a Sprint variant because it's the only carrier that has 6 signal icon bars in the status bar.

Hope it works out for you. :P this phone will be amazing.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Meant to comment on this earlier. I don't understand why some of the versions have this slider... Isn't one of the selling points of this phone how easy it is to change volume with the new placement of the buttons? So why clutter up real estate with something that contradicts the design?

Not really asking you, just rhetorical, I guess.
[Sprint LG G2] sprint_dobbs:
Guys coming from the galaxy s4 i really love my g2! At first i thought great another lg phone. But they finally came out with something good. Its defiantly worth the wait!
[Sprint LG G2] baublitz:
How did you get the Sprint variant already?? Do you know of Best Buy's release date?
[Sprint LG G2] sprint_dobbs:
I work for an indirect dealer for sprint! Lg hosted a training and gave everyone who attended a g2. Not sure about bestbuy
[Sprint LG G2] baublitz:
But you do know about your particular dealer's release date? What would that be? Thanks for the follow up!

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How sure are you on that Oct. 18th release date? Any links or proof? That would be amazing.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
Likely they'll have units in by then but totally up to the store if they activate or not.
[Sprint LG G2] xtremeyouth1:
The official release date is November 8th
[Sprint LG G2] RPAK46:
Here is the Sprint bloat on the g2
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Looking at the pictures on Sprint and Best Buy's site, I found a discrepancy between the black and white versions:

The white version may lack the 3rd microphone on the back! Or they used a stock photo of the international version. Or they both lack the 3rd mic, and the black version uses a stock case with a hole for nothing. Hard to tell...
[Sprint LG G2] shook187:
T-Mobile 's G2 is also missing the third mic.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Do you have a link where you've seen this? So far all I have seen is an estimated release date. Nothing official.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Well the Sprint page says "Order online today, we'll charge your card for your phone and we'll do our best to get it to you before others get a glimpse on Friday, November 8."

So one could assume the in-store release date is Nov 8th, but if you pre-order online you might get it before then.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
Thanks for the Sprint bloat confirmation. The best buy demo had none of that installed. :o

Mic is on the top of both colors for Sprint version.
[Sprint LG G2] baublitz:
I understand this is what a couple sources said,November 8th. But why are there at least a couple peeps saying something about October 18th? Why are there a few people who already have the phone? Can anyone speak truth to a Best Buy release date? Any employees here with the means to get that information? Thanks all, so much. Good thread.
[Sprint LG G2] xtremeyouth1:
Some sprint employees got the phone early from the LG reps
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Yes, but what about the mic on the back? Some carriers have the triple-mic setup (top, bottom, and back), others don't. And we can see a discrepancy just between different colors on the Sprint variant. :eek:
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
I saw just the white version at BestBuy, and it had only 1 noise cancellation mic, and it was at the top. I assume the black version is the same, too.
[Sprint LG G2] xtremeyouth1:
You saw it at Best Buy? For sale?
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Thanks, I hadn't seen that statement.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Well, Best Buy way is out for me since they won't add a line into my family plan.

So looks like I might go through Sprint directly in two weeks.

Just waiting to see if one thing can be done with my account.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
It was a demo unit. They said they had none for sale... yet.
[Sprint LG G2] baublitz:
It was for sale? Just looking for proof! EDIT: Sorry, didn't see previous post.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
Only the ATT version has the 3rd mic on the back of the phone. I still don't like how they have so many versions of the phone (Verizon and ATT) even in ATT's case which is very minor with the 3rd mic. It makes buying cases a pain since for the most part the ATT, Tmobile and Sprint versions will be the same except that now they have to cut an extra hole for the ATT customers.
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
Just ordered a G2 from Sprint. I was thinking of cancelling Sprint, only phone I still had on contract with them was my wife's iPhone and it was down to $150 on the ETF. I was holding out for the Nexus 5 and making the jump to pre-paid. But after reading about the G2 and comparing plans from AT&T and Verizon, I just decided to stick with Sprint. They've got 4g where I work now and I've got an airave at home. I just don't think you can beat their unlimited data with another carrier.
[Sprint LG G2] yellowman82:
How about T-Mobile?
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
No coverage on T-Mobile in my area. They won't even sell in my zip code.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
Unless you live in a major urban market, Tmobile coverage is just mehhhh. Sprint voice coverage and data coverage will be better than Tmobile on average nationwide especially when Sprint starts deploying CDMA and LTE at 800 MHz. Tmobile only has high frequency (1700/2100 MHz) spectrum.
[Sprint LG G2] yellowman82:
Well it seems T-Mobile is much better then sprint here in Miami and Miami is big and I don't doubt that sprint will be better in about a year or so but I need better speeds like now I get ****ty speeds on sprint inside my apartment and I live near by a tower. I do also want to upgrade already I dont really stay on to one phone no more then a year and I had this note 2 since day one and sprint already screwed it up with a messed up prl and even if I did the prl hack its not really a major difference but I am willing to jump on t-Mobile until sprint finishes deploying whatever it is that they need.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Interesting development on my Best Buy order: I placed my pre-order on the 11th, and a Pending charge showed up on my credit card. After a few days the Pending charge disappeared without any actual charge going through. Today the Pending charge has reappeared! Might mean that they are going to charge me and ship soon, maybe. No change on my Order Status online though, still says "Order In Process"
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
Mine's still saying Order In Progress. Nothing changed on my end. :s
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Holly balls, the Best Buy pre-order page for the G2 is showing it as FREE on new contract/line, and still $99 on upgrade. But free for new lines? God damn!
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Wow!

I did upgrade, but was wondering - if best buy changes the price for upgrades, do they honor the change in price?

I'm pretty sure amazon does so for pre-orders, not sure on best buy.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
They should. I'm going to call them shortly because if they can get it on my family plan they've got another sale.

I'll add a line for getting it for free. Can't beat free + $50 gift card!

Edit: Nope, no help on phone or web. They're saying go try at a store.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
great catch - doesn't affect me, but you are right that it is FREE for new customers or those adding a line.
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
Sprint updated my pre-order info today:

"Your pre-order for the LG G2 (Black) is at our warehouse. We expect to deliver your phone on or around Friday, Nov 8. Keep an eye out for a shipping email with your tracking information. Thank you for your patience. For the latest status on your order, please continue to visit www.sprint.com/myorder."

I guess it wasn't one of those 20,000 that got stolen. LOL.
[Sprint LG G2] nacker044:
Are we sure?

Best Buy still says Sprint G2 has an SD slot. My head says this is a BB mistake, but my heart says... but what if!?
[Sprint LG G2] uniquenameevo:
Damn. I ordered on Sprint...if I cancel I won't get my upgrade back for weeks, right?
[Sprint LG G2] frogman74:
Call retentions, I've had my upgrade reset during the phone call.
[Sprint LG G2] onikavitoe:
ordered ours yesterday

My fiance and I just ordered ours last night and finished the credit app today. He was told by the rep that he should get it in 2-5 business days and he did tell her it was a pre-order. She told him this phone was an excellent choice and that it should ship out very very soon. Our order information still says this though

Status:	Your pre-order for the LG G2 (Black) is at our warehouse. We expect to deliver your phone on or around Friday, Nov 8. Keep an eye out for a shipping email with your tracking information. Thank you for your patience. For the latest status on your order, please continue to visit .......

So I don't know if the rep was full of s*** or not but I hope she wasn't!

Oh, and they caught the guy that stole 20,000 of their phones about an hour ago!
[Sprint LG G2] uniquenameevo:
Tried chat...worthless! I will call, for $150 it's worth it. Still shocks me it costs more to order right from Sprint.
[Sprint LG G2] onikavitoe:
Anyone got theirs yet?

Has anyone gotten an update on shipping? Like a tracking number? Lol I'm getting impatient and I only ordered a few days ago!
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Well guys, N5 preorder is up tomorrow and now it's decision time.

I want both this and the G2 - and now have to figure out how the heck I'm going to get both.
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
What I'm doing it sticking with the G2 (Since BestBuy is essentially only charging $50 on ugprade). And after I see some reviews and like the Nexus 5, I'll switch to it by selling the G2 off contract (which will be around $500.) and use that money for the Nexus 5.

I'm more concerned about Battery Life and we'll likely have some 4.4 Kit Kat custom roms soon.
[Sprint LG G2] Sherlock Combs:
How is it only $50 for an upgrade from bestbuy?
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
$99 on contract, and if you buy it online, you'll have a $50 gift card emailed to you.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Dang. Missed out on free. :(
[Sprint LG G2] Sherlock Combs:
Available in store, or online only?
[Sprint LG G2] cali90028:
I ordered from best buy and I ended up paying 108 dollars and there sending me a 50 dollar gift email.....best deal ever lol...
[Sprint LG G2] puch0021:
That best buy deal sealed the deal for me.

Have never seen a deal for a high end phone release at essentially $50 dollars.
[Sprint LG G2] frogman74:
I ordered mine on the 12th and it's still just sitting on "Order In Process".:crying:
[Sprint LG G2] Univsoldur:
sadly mine is sitting at my house and has been for the past few days waiting until it goes live so i can activate it :(
[Sprint LG G2] frogman74:
That's even worse. Man that sucks.
[Sprint LG G2] Univsoldur:
Haha I agree but I did get all my accounts and apps on it so next Friday I can just pick it up and go. I was trying to help the devs make a root access for it.
[Sprint LG G2] dwr3ck3d:
The pictures are the same on the Sprint website, but I chatted with a representative today that said there was a 3rd mic on the back of the device. He also confirmed that it would be on both the Black and White versions (sad that this needed to be asked though). Sprint needs to get their stuff together!
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Some people here already have the sprint version. So, mic or no mic on the back, guys?
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
Mic is on the top.
[Sprint LG G2] fatboypup:
Best buy shows the sprint g2 for 99 is that 16 or 32G lol in the description it also says it has a mircosd slot lol
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
32GB, there is no SD card. There is only a 32GB variant.
[Sprint LG G2] dwr3ck3d:
There is a guy on Android Central Forums that said he has the phone and showed this picture with the mic on the back of the phone...

The feedback I've gotten from forums, sprint reps, etc. has said that the back mic will be on the Sprint version.

Here is the post for those interested... http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-lg-g2/324695-i-have-sprint-lg-g2-hand.html#post3150462
[Sprint LG G2] Univsoldur:
the mic is on the bottom on the left side of the charge port on the sprint one that I have i have asked the question about this "grill" and i was told that the left one is the mic because sound comes out of the right side only.

http://www.technobuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lg-optimus-g2-bottom-200x200.jpg
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
Anyone seeing any updates on their Sprint pre-order page? Mine hasn't changed from the warehouse status and I think they're running out of time for it to arrive by Friday unless their going to overnight it. I would expected them to start shipping today.
[Sprint LG G2] o0adam0o:
Where are you checking the status? Did you get it thru Sprint or BB?
[Sprint LG G2] Awsm_Pwnda:
Has anyone received an email or any information from Best Buy regarding the preorder?
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
I ordered from Sprint and checking status at sprint.com/myorder.
[Sprint LG G2] M2Iceman:
My status showing at the warehouse, hoping in my hands Friday!
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
I made my pre-order back on Oct 11th on Best Buy's website. Haven't had any updates yet.
[Sprint LG G2] cityneversleepz:
ordered from sprint 10/18 and nothing new yet. still at the warehouse.
[Sprint LG G2] player911:
White ones look sexy. Verizon only sells black. Ghay.
[Sprint LG G2] Awsm_Pwnda:
LOL I personally don't like the heavy modifications Verizon chose for their G2's
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Most notably the buttons. I think they're pretty ugly in comparison to the other variants.
[Sprint LG G2] dwr3ck3d:
That sucks! I ordered mine on Nov. 1st, so I'm way behind you. Keep us updated if you get anything from them.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
I'm going to guess Best Buy probably won't even ship until Nov 8th. But whatever, I saved a bunch of money going through them, so I can wait a few extra days.
[Sprint LG G2] dwr3ck3d:
Yeah.. it's really starting to look that way. I've had my EVO 4G for almost 3 years now, so I can wait a little longer for this beast. Your point is spot on too... $50 (after $100 off and $50 gift card) for this device is a straight steal!
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
I notice Best Buy's site no longer says "Pre-Order" but "Sale", so maybe they'll be shipping today after all possibly.

EDIT: Just called Best Buy and they said they're still waiting on phones to even arrive at their facility apparently.
[Sprint LG G2] talliwackr:
Woot! Order is shipping now from Sprint :)

http://imgur.com/y3NDSFo
[Sprint LG G2] cityneversleepz:
mine too. shipping method=UPS overnight PM delivery!
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
i like this picture better. ;)
[Sprint LG G2] talliwackr:
Yep, unfortunately I don't usually like to fight to get a phone through Best Buy while on a $50/m SERO plan.
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
When did you guys order? I ordered right when it went live after midnight - nothing yet for me :(
[Sprint LG G2] Awsm_Pwnda:
But at least they got one thing right... Wireless Charging
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Ha true!
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
What day did you preorder?
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
Edit: It just check the order status page again and they added a tracking number but UPS doesn't have it yet ("a label has been created, blah, blah").

I ordered direct from Sprint ($99 plus window case) on 17 October. Still showing at the warehouse :(

It'll probably go out tomorrow and I'll get it Friday afternoon.

Then I'll immediately start asking for an ETA on 4.4, root and CM 11. LOL.

Always something to look forward to with a new phone.
[Sprint LG G2] talliwackr:
10/11/2013 Right around midnight
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Just got my shipping conf as well - scheduled for friday delivery via ups ground.
[Sprint LG G2] omegafiler:
I've had the Sprint version for about 2 weeks. There is a Mic on top, not on the back. The case in the pic (which I also have) has a hole for it for other variants, but it's not actually there on the phone itself. Well, unless they change it later.

And yes, one of the 2 grills on the bottom is the main Mic, the other is the speaker.
[Sprint LG G2] nacker044:
Best Buy

Just talked to Best Buy.

They said it won't ship until friday. Normal shipping is 4-7 business days.

another week to go...
[Sprint LG G2] robfactory:
Best Buy TOmorrow

Just got an email from Best Buy Confirming my pick-up for the white one tomorrow.
[Sprint LG G2] o0adam0o:
I ordered mine from Sprint and its supposed to get here Friday. UPS stops in my neighborhood after 6pm... so i should be there to receive it!

I hope they dont require signature and im not there... that would totally suck. Its gonna be the longest 2 days of the year!
[Sprint LG G2] Univsoldur:
i had mine since last wednesday and was asked not to activate it until this friday u talking about it feeling like it takes forever its much worse when its just sitting on the coffee table and not being able to really use it yet
[Sprint LG G2] Awsm_Pwnda:
I received my email from Best Buy around 9 o'clock, it said that I could pick it up from the store tomorrow :D
[Sprint LG G2] vijaykrc:
Try holding at UPS

Use your tracking number and create a hold at nearest UPS by using ups.com and you can go and pick up from there, they will be open friday till 6/7 and saturday also till noon.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Did you pre-order in-store? I only just got an e-mail confirmation of my in-store pre-order, not the one i did online (which i did NOT have the option to pick up in-store).

i actually went in-store cause the website wasn't working for me on chrome, then the site ended up working on IE so i ordered online anyway to get the $50 gift card. I'll just cancel my in-store pre-order.
[Sprint LG G2] Jawbox:
I've checked my online BestBuy preorder at lease 10 times today alone. The sad part is even if it does get here tomorrow, I'll be out of town anyway. I wish I'd skipped the preorder to pick it up in-store... though it was a great deal.
[Sprint LG G2] Awsm_Pwnda:
Yes I preordered mine in-store, it seemed more of an immediate pickup than getting it sent through the mail
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
OK thanks, thought that might be the case. For me, the online deal was the clincher.
[Sprint LG G2] johnzm:
i actually went through and got mine activated today, then when i tried to checkout, it wasnt in the system so they had to reverse everything. now i am sitting here, while the phone sits at best buy with my name on it. pretty bummed i thought id get it before launch day haha
[Sprint LG G2] Geronimo.USMC:
I pre ordered a black one today online at Sprint.com. It is on a truck for delivery tomorrow. I also got the Quickview cover free :D
[Sprint LG G2] cityneversleepz:
UPS just dropped mine new Sprint LG G2 off at my door and I am about to open it up and get started. Day off to play with my new toy!
[Sprint LG G2] johnzm:
ive had mine a few hours now.

upgraded hangouts to the latest with sms integration,

installed and activated wallet app

pretty bummed about the "system font". it even tracks over to websites from the looks of it? i know for sure my N7's font is noticably different on google searches.

my touch seems to be tracking great.

having minor sms integration issues (my number is on voice)

headphone jack sounds alright. i gotta get some flac loaded on it. i have some pretty highend earbuds i use at work here to test with.

went into developer settings and reduced the GUI to .5x speed on everything. this phone is BLAZING FAST.

double tap to screen on/off works great.

put screen brightness near 100% to see how the battery likes it ;)

I MUST GET RID OF QSLIDE ON THE PULLDOWN

i removed all of the icons from the qslide app, and disabled qslide but its still up there, EMPTY except for an edit button, taking TONS of space!
[Sprint LG G2] fatboypup:
Picked up one in best buy today
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Just got mine right now! Unfortunately no case...I pre-ordered from sprint. Anyone else got the case?
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Haven't picked mine up yet, but I already have a Incipio DualPro case to put on it.
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Ya they were supposed to include a free "50 dollar" quickview case if you pre-ordered online via sprint.com... dont want to have to buy another one although the incipio looks nice.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
For the other variants, you have to add the q-slide toggle to the toggle bar, then hit the toggle to turn off q-slide. I assume it is the same for sprint.

Unless that is what you meant by "disabled"?
[Sprint LG G2] johnzm:
FANTASTIC!!

the pulldown is now extremly bearable..

whats funy is that i removed the button for qslide but i didnt tap it before i did.

i just went in, re added the button, tapped it, then removed the button again haha.

worked great now i am much closer to just wanting to keep this rom on it, instead of flashing to CM10. i do however want more customization on the notification LED. i am used to seperating my apps by notification light color

oh yes in the pulldown i keep turning wifi off, and it keeps turning itself back on rofl. i am guessing theres a setting to tell it to flip on and connect when it see's a known AP
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Is there a slider in the notification drop down?
[Sprint LG G2] rich_e:
I also ordered from Sprint but didn't get the quickview case yet. It said on the pre order page somewhere that accessories may be shipped separately so I'll wait a few days before calling them. My only problem no is that I ported a number back from Ting to get the $100 discount and the port is still pending so I've got the phone an no service.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Just got my best buy shipping confirmation! (I ordered first day)
[Sprint LG G2] leroybrute:
I called Sprint and they said the case ships separately and will ship by end of month. So need to buy another case to keep the phone safe for a month.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Anyone do the order/pickup? Thinking of pulling the trigger tomorrow and getting one if I can pick up at the store.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
This phone so far is soo awesome. I just got it rooted about 2 hours ago using ioroot_v11 and I have installed Xposed to customize the look and boy does it look pretty.

Also it looks like CM 10.2 ROM for the Sprint version is in the works which means development is starting to kick off for this phone.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
I would definitely pick up this phone if you are interested. We can definitely use more developers on the Sprint variant.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
I asked around on 10.2 and didn't hear who was working on it. I'll be working on AOKP, PA and others for sure... and can certainly help on it if needed.