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[LG G Flex] samomamo:
Well the G Flex has so many features that we dont need kitkat. I had the Nexus 5 on kitkat noting special. The proccessor is so fast that it handles anything.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
Agreed; "newer" doesn't mean "better"
[LG G Flex] EtherealRemnant:
Sorry but I disagree.

My roommate just went and got one against my recommendation and I'm playing with it to see what I'm going to have to teach him how to use (he's used to TouchWiz).

Its single hallmark feature (the curved display) is the WORST I've ever seen on a mobile device! Its 720p, its not saturated, you can easily see the pixels on the screen without even having to put it close to your eyes, and it has a blue hue to it that is the worst that I've ever seen. It actually hurts my eyes to look at the screen. Big fail.

With that said, the talk about it being flimsy and such is exaggerated. It feels like you could break it, yes. But not any more so than a Note 3 feels and maybe slightly less.

The performance is absolutely stellar. I have to give it to LG on that one. I've never seen such a smooth device.

It really is a shame that they made such poor choices with the display. I was considering getting one myself until looking at that screen for 10 minutes. That was enough to seal it for me that this device is not for me, even with its incredible speed.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
did you turn the brightness up to 70+?

makes a BIG difference..
[LG G Flex] samomamo:
I used the note 3, nexus 5 and the Galaxy s4 and the screen on Lg Flex is beautiful. I put it side by side with the s4 right now the G Flex looks better.
[LG G Flex] Bowmanspeer:
I traded in my S4 for the Flex. Nothing wrong with the display on it. Take it off the Auto setting and crank it up to at least 80%. Got lots of battery so no worries there like with the S4. Sure, 720p... big woop. Who else makes a curved 6 inch display that looks this good? I don't know what the bashers are looking at! Pretty harsh words from some of them. This device offers very adequate visuals with this display. Not by any means the best visuals but certainly not worthy of some of the trash talk that has been thrown at it. In 2 weeks of use, this has become my most favorite device ever overall. The size isn't a problem, the Jelly Bean 4.2 works really well, Battery is amazing! It really has to be a personal experience for everyone. It is a unique device after all.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
lots of people feel the same way..

Not every one will like every device, and, that's the beauty of CHOICE, especially Android!

If you don't like this phone, that's ok, there are plenty of others to choose from.

Personally, I think this phone is super sweet, has a beautiful screen, is fast as hell, with super battery life. Lots of unique features, IMO, and once we get custom recovery and a rom or 2, this thing will become super popular...but even if it doesn't, who cares, this isnt a popularity contest, and no matter what, its really unique and fun just the way it is right now.
[LG G Flex] Gipsonbaby:
Everyone I've shown my phone were impressed by the large & rich display. Even one one friend tried to bend it :)
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
I will never bend my Flex. Guess the screen could get bubbles that go away. I used my G2 today and just picked up my Flex again. I loved my G2 but the Flex just feels a lot better to me. Not to mention just looking at the curve gets me excited. Ok TMI. Lol
[LG G Flex] Ayocuz:
Just give us a custom recovery and I'd love this forever phone until someone makes a 6 inch 1080 display that'll get me 19 plus hours of use. Coming from an s3 720 doesn't bother one bit
[LG G Flex] einrae214:
I'm going to post this again in another thread but hey. Best battery out right now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if_gXxnaZsY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[LG G Flex] funziebear:
Im learning to like this g flex coming from a note 2 i dont think im missing out anytbing from a note 3 . Jump program made me try this out and so far im not totally satisfied but im.not regreting it either .
[LG G Flex] Z51:
The screen isnt bad enough as to me not buying this phone. I really really like the screen. Smooth and bright without the super amoled saturation levels
[LG G Flex] barondebxl:
It's us the techy ppl that are more picky about the display but the general consumers don't notice the difference. At my job everyone is praising my G flex display, they have no idea it is 720p.
[LG G Flex] mrscaligirl:
Just got my flex, so far I'm loving it. I've been comparing it with my note 3 and it's all good. Super fast
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
hey girl, glad to you decided to grab one of these sweet phones! :good:
[LG G Flex] samomamo:
After watching Galaxy s5 feels good having the LG G Flex now
[LG G Flex] goncalo_n:
Actually the s5 is really good
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
If you like rehashed phones. Looks just like the S4.
[LG G Flex] barondebxl:
Agreed. We just need some development now.
[LG G Flex] 2015Ducatimulti:
yeah I just received my G flex from ATT by Fedex today, I came from the G2 and I love this phone, love the power button on the back, I use light flow and have it set to different colors works perfect, love the curve display. going to be a very long time before I switch to a different phone, screw the S5 no major changes about it, looks like the same old samsung crap:D
[LG G Flex] cheapshot789:
You do go back, just look at my tag line returned the flex went back to N3. Flex is good but it was just and introduction/concept and needs work.
[LG G Flex] alhadee12:
What was the major thing that you didn't like about the Flex?
[LG G Flex] cheapshot789:
I just couldnt get over the screen quality and the price of the phone couldnt justify keeping the phone. The screen reminded me of the S2 felt like I was going backwards instead of foward. Also the non sd or atleast 64gb internal. Also the ui looking really childish.
[LG G Flex] alhadee12:
I didn't think the screen was really that bad. Actually it really didn't bother me. I still have the phone and haven't decided I'm going to keep it because of my Note 3.
[LG G Flex] samomamo:
Are u kidding? The TW look like toy box . LG' ui is much much better.
[LG G Flex] cheapshot789:
Really just look at the icons alone and compare to a note 3, icons looks like samsungs icon's from the first galaxy s, but everyone is entitled to their opinion I was just stating mine. Alhadee another reason I didnt keep it is that lg devices loss value quicker and the lg flex will lose alot of value quick. Since I change phones often I cant take that risk.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
250 off the Flex right now with T-Mobile. BlackBerry trade in and 6 months free Netflix. You can't beat that price. If your a phone junkie resell doesn't matter that much. I've had every phone but the Note 3. I had a Note 2. I use to like Sammy phones but as of now I like what LG is doing.
[LG G Flex] cheapshot789:
Im not samsung or anybrand loyal I like smartphones and technology and as far as resell I keep mine phone 3 to 4 months average I would lose more on lg I that time so thats my reason. I used the flex and almost all the phones so im not just talking and again its an opinion and again some people might be upgrading from a year or two year old phone in which case lg flex is great.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
I keep my phones about the same time. Being a phone junkie is not a cheap hobby no mattter what you do. Selling my G2 now. Since I got a deal on my Flex I'll probably make money or break even when I sell it. Life as a phone junkie. LoL
[LG G Flex] samomamo:
I know only one thing, you live only once. Buy and enjoy whatever u want and can. Litlle $100 less or more doenst make a big difference. If $100 or 200 is a big deal for people to loose then dont buy expensive phones. We are getting old every day. You buy anything it drops the price right away. So dont think and enjoy now.
[LG G Flex] vladutz2007:
From today i am owner of a Flex.I bought this phone for 700 dollars.
[LG G Flex] alhadee12:
[MENTION=426388]cheapshot[/MENTION] I agree their value goes down quicker, but I generally will get a good deal or solid trade if I move on. I will also either sell it to one of my older kids or give to my younger son.
[LG G Flex] tkt077@yahoo.com:
Returned G Flex after 2 weeks

I've had most new smart phones over the last 5 years. Apple, blackberry and Android. Used Att, Sprint, Verizon as carriers. A couple of years ago started exploring MVNO. Used Net10, Straightalk, Tmobile and ATT prepaid. I happened upon a Samsung Note 1 and it became my favorite phone. When the Note 2 arrived I waited a couple of months and found one used. It's been my favorite phone of all time. Yet to stay on the leading edge I pre-ordered a G Flex from t-mobile and it arrive 2/5. Let me say I wasn't a fan of T mobile pre-paid towers, but after going with a regular account and receiving new 4g sims it was like a different company. We are getting LTE 20-30m consistently and the voice is outstanding on all our phones. I'm not a power user, run stock and am fine with it.

I was the first kid on my block to have one and showed it off over the first week. Then reality set in. It was hard to hold, heavy with the case, the screen was not readable outside. The GPS was flaky, in Dallas it couldn't find me at times. And I had some lockups. Coming from Note 2 interface I didn't like the LG UI as much. Those who talk about how fast must have a different idea of speed. Mine wasn't as fast overall as the note 2. The camera seemed to have a problem with washing out. and yes I tweaked it as much as I could with all the tricks I could find. The one thing was the battery was super-human. Yet I went from loving the G Flex day one to thinking it was a junker by the end of the 2 weeks. I returned it and went back to my stock note 2. The G Flex was a disappointment. In my opinion It's not a great phone and will not garner much attention. I first saw it at CES and feel for the curved sales pitch. But after using it I say the curve is ok but not a must have. The Note 2 is better and I feel the G Flex will be a dude at that price point. There are a ton already being sold at discounted prices by end users on Ebay and craigslist.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
I used the note 2 for a year then I think I got a S4 then a G2. I didn't think I would ever get a big phone again. The Flex is so thin it doesn't feel big to me plus the curve helps. IMO The curve and the battery life is what sold me with the Flex. The only issue I have with Flex is that it's slippery but fixed that with Otter Box today.
[LG G Flex] qipengart:
Thinking about getting this phone to upgrade from a Note 2. Any suggestions on whether this would be a good idea?
[LG G Flex] kintwofan:
I just did this same upgrade and loving so far. The screen does have a slight grain to it on low brightness that our note didn't, but it's not as bad the reviewers made it to be. This phone us much faster, lg gave so many customizations stock you can make it like you want (themes on the stock launcher is my favorite). I think lg did a better job with multi tasking, I've already used Qslide more in two days then i used multi window on my note in a year.
[LG G Flex] bbobarino:
I use my s4 for tethering until we get custom recovery and to be honest i feel like the phone is 3 inches i dont think i could ever go back to 5 inches or below screen size . I had the note 1 when first came out and hated it thought was way to big but for some reason when i got this phone i fell in love and never think i can go back . The s4 and nexus 5 feels micro in my hands crazy
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
Yea that's how I feel. I'm selling my G2 and just put KitKat on it. It seems to small now.
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
Just remember that not all people will share in your opinion. I had the G Flex for a week and while I thought it was a fantastic device and a nice upgrade over my Note 2, the display can't come close to the full 1080p displays on the G2 or the Note 3. As someone else pointed out in another thread, the texture is reminiscent of "wet newspaper". Even at 100% brightness, it is still noticeable, although much better than 50% brightness or less. I switched to the Note 3 and I have no complaints. It's a tad smaller screen and you don't have the novelty of the curved screen, but the performance of the Note 3 is on par with the G2 and the G Flex, plus the more useful software package and stylus can easily help you forget about the curve. Not to mention, full 1080p and 4K video capture is nice to boot. As far as battery life goes, I have gotten 24+ hours on a charge with moderate use which isn't bad. Not as good as the G Flex I'll admit, but more than sufficient for the average user. Also, I still cannot, for the life of me, figure out why the G Flex ships with Android 4.2.2 and not with 4.3. My Note 3 was upgraded OTA to 4.4 the day I bought it, which was nice. Don't forget, the LG Phones have no MicroSD slots either which was quite a let down for me since I had my 64GB Chip just sitting in a drawer and Note 3 has an extra 1GB of RAM.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
Just remember that not everyone can tell the difference between 720 and 1080. Heck I thought I was very picky and I can't tell the difference that much. I prefer longer battery life and different design. I really liked the Note 2 other then the size. Flex doesn't feel big to me. I never used the stylus. It does kind of suck that the Flex didn't ship with KitKat but the phone is fast and works well out of the box. G2 finally got KitKat so just a matter of time when the Flex gets it.
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
I agree with what you say. I was merely playing Devil's Advocate and suggesting that there is life after the Flex. I liken the G Flex to the Evo3D. It's a nice concept with a great spec package but the screen is handicapped against the other Flagship phones that are currently out. I think the 1st Gen Flex is LG's attempt at something different but until they find a way to match the screen resolution of the other top devices, it will remain a novelty imo, especially for people who are big on using their phones as true multimedia devices. I am also not too keen on the camera not having OIS.
[LG G Flex] xsilvercivicx:
i have had the G flex for around 3 weeks now testing it as my daily driver, i also have a note 3 that I was using but now fully committed to my g flex, my note 3 still operates off wifi and has a lot more lagging issues then my lg g flex. great phone, awesome curved screen! this phone stands a lone with a flexible curved screen... too many people are comparing it to the straight typical screen and i dont think they should... once u use the phone u will fall in love with it. battery life is awesome and i'm using it on Sprint with no issues! lte fast and smooth!
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
I will say one thing, I do miss LG's UI a bit. I liked some of the features and animations. Coming from a couple of Samsungs (GS3/GN2), LG's UI was a nice change of pace and TouchWiz is well...TouchWiz.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
The Flex is no rehashed Evo/3D. That 3VO was a freaking brick. I'm just bored with all the other phones. The curved screen is different. When I look at the Flex laying on the table I'm thinking in my head "wow nice curves". Lol
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
Yea. I did get a lot of compliments on the phone from the week that I had it. People were sort of dumbfounded. I really wanted to find a reason to keep it but you only have 14 days to decide and the more I realized that I would be locked into this device for at least the next year, I just couldn't bring myself to commit to it. Maybe after LG puts out a successor and has had some time to make some improvements, I will finally feel comfortable in making the switch back.

It's kind of like a car. Never buy the first year production. Wait a year until all of the quirks are worked out and a few improvements have been made!
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
Only issue I had with the Flex was the back was so slippery. I put on a Otter Box 360 skin and fixed that. I have Jump so I alwsys can jump to the latest and greatest. Hehe
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
My main gripe was not really LG's fault but after using a GS3 and a Note 2, I just couldn't deal with the software buttons on the bottom. I know a lot of other devices use software buttons but I found myself fat-fingering the home key all the time while trying to use the spacebar on the android keyboard. It was maddening to be in the middle of a text or trying to do a search and then accidentally hitting the home key. Of course this only happens in portrait but that's where I spend 90% of my time.

I probably could have just swiped the front buttons to the side but that becomes a nuisance as well to have to do it every time I have to type.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
With the G2 I had issues hitting the keys on the screen by mistake but not so much with the Flex. Just a matter of time when we can shrink the keys so that won't be a issue.
[LG G Flex] alhadee12:
When I look at the buttons at the bottom I don't here add issue with accidentally hitting them. They're of the just as if they were on the physical portion of the device.
[LG G Flex] AndroidUser00110001:
My only gripe about the G Flex is no 1080 screen. It has replaced my G2 as the daily driver. I don't even mind the stock software on it when I would normally throw an AOSP based ROM on my devices.
[LG G Flex] alhadee12:
I understand your point, the screen doesn't bother me. It looks fine unless I'm comparing it.
[LG G Flex] Da Kine:
I was using a nexus 4 until I got my G Flex a couple days ago, I find it almost impossible to switch back. The only thing that bugs me about this phone is how grainy the screen looks sometime, but I can live with it.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
turn the brightness up and that fixes that..
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
And or switch to Vivid.
[LG G Flex] Da Kine:
I did...it helped, but still seems grainy...I guess it's just ocd lol.

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Did this as well turn up the brightness and it did help, but it still seemed grainy...like I mentioned above, I guess it's just my ocd lol.
[LG G Flex] kintwofan:
Also, turn off that horrible auto adjust screen tone setting
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
That's the first thing I do when I get any phone. lol I always keep brightness maxed out at 100% til I go to bed. The Flex is the first phone I've had that I don't have to worry about battery life. I only have to charge it when I sleep.
[LG G Flex] _-Jay-_:
Is that safe with the latest generation of batteries? I always think that if I leave it plugged in all night while I sleep, I am severely diminishing the life of the battery. Maybe I'm just paranoid lol.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
I'm a phone junkie so I doubt it matters for me. lol I would think the quick charging and or using the wrong charger is worse then leaving it plugged in while you sleep. Actually come think about it I've been making it 24 hrs with my Flex and charging as soon as I wake up for a few hrs. I really don't sleep that much, damn insomnia.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
its tough getting old..:good:

I leave my phones plugged in and charging all night, every night...no problems ever..
[LG G Flex] riz157:
Just got my flex and after having used it for a short while this is my first intial impression. Reminds me why i hated Note 2, 720 its really noticable compared to htc one nexus 5 note 3. Thats the worst part camera is okish nothing to shout about. Design cant complain.

Other then that its smooth no freezing, jerking etc. Better then Note 2 and Note 3.

UI dont like its too cartoonish and looks worse on a 720 screen.

Would i recommend this phone hmm no unless you are upgrading from Note 2 or 720 screens.

Bit of a let down probably return it and wait for the new HTC One, Xperia Z1 or LG GPro 2.
[LG G Flex] AndroidUser00110001:
The battery on this thing is amazing!!! And I thought the G2 was amazing but this is so much more. Yeah I know...720 but its nice if you forget to charge your battery over night and not have to worry if you are going to make it through the day. Well you can and with very heavy usage.
[LG G Flex] sweets55:
I can't stand using a phone while it's charging. I don't have to worry about that with the Flex. With past phones I always wanted a wireless charger. I missed my touchstone years ago with the Palm Pre. LoL I don't need one of those with the Flex. I'm thinking it's going to be hard to beat the Flex battery life and slim design.
[LG G Flex] wase4711:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/03/06/this-lg-g-flex-commercial-is-on-a-new-level-of-awesome/
[LG G Flex] Da Kine:
“Wolverine, like a BAAWSS”

I can't stop laughing.
[LG G Flex] SocksNUrToaster:
I got my LG G Flex about a week ago and I really do love it. The only thing that I don't love is the quality of the screen. I came from a note 2 but I think the note 2 screen looked better than this. Icons on the home screen look blurry, and that's the main thing that bothers me. Other than that love the software and the button layout on the back.
[LG G Flex] funziebear:
Yeah I feel you in this I returned it
[LG G Flex] knotrkr:
I actually went to go buy the note 3, then I saw this (Flex) next to it, and I played with it for like an entire hour then I took a chance and bought it, and I am so glad I did, this phone is amazing even without the curve and self healing back. In my opinion this HAS to be one of the top 3 phones out. This is the first time I haven't had the urge to flash any custom roms, and I'm a rom junkie, the stock on this is just THAT GOOD. I wish more people wouldn't pay most of the attention of the curve shape, and the self healing back, and its 720 pixels

And see what a great ui and what a killer phone it is.

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At the T-Mobile store 3 of the 4 employee's had the G Flex, the other guy had the note 3 but said if he didnt need the S pen for his other job he'd of got the flex as well.
[LG G Flex] :
Ive owned my g flex for about 4 or 5 days now and i absolutely love it. I tried playing with my g2 yesterday and didnt like at all.... g2 was nice but man this g flex os awesome. Its a lot smoother than the g2. Im totally okay with 720p resolution. 1080p seems to lag a bit. I have no complaints about this phone. I love what lg is doing these days with their phones.

Even if samsung paid people to bash lg it doesnt matter,,,,,....samsung bashes themselves with their garbage phones. Thats my opinion. Never would own anything samsung produces cause a lot of failures. Lg is on the rise but here in hawaii we dont get a lot of lg users. There is a bunch of crazed icrap,i mean iphone fanatics, and samsung hug boys.

I show off all three lg phones as much as possible.

Another thing is the battery life....phenomenal even at 80% brightness. Amazing
[LG G Flex] bryce850:
I got my old lady one of these the day it came out and I love it , don't get the hate for it its far faster then my note 2 and the screen is far better even with out being 1080. It made me have to order me something to replace the note, it feels old now lol.
[LG G Flex] :
I have the domo theme on mine and have no blurry icons.
[LG G Flex] jesmann:
I had to use my backup phone a Samsung Galaxy Victory for a few hours after a bad flash and I couldn't even text on that little phone!!!
[LG G Flex] :
Yep tried playing with the wifes g2 and man its terrible for me. It just felt funny and everything is really small....
[LG G Flex] cigarfan:
Can't Complain...

720p...is not a deal breaker in a screen. In fact, this phone wears it well. Battery life, well, no other phone compares to the G Flex. Feels good in the hand. Not embarrassing too talk on. Every TV in my house is a Sammy, my last 2 phones, Sammies...This LG Flex is a breath of fresh air.

I love to flash ROMS...I don't miss doing so on the Flex, as long as I have ROOT.

I can't complain...