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[T-Mobile LG G3] ilogik:
I really like the design of this phone, but I love my Note 3. To trade or not to trade... Anyone compare the screens and cameras between the two?
[T-Mobile LG G3] aka757:
Does anyone know how to turn off the shutter sound without putting the phone on vibrate/silent? I hope there's another way besides rooting it and replacing the sound file or something.

Also, the halo effect that has been mentioned is annoying, I'm seeing if there's a way to remove it.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
why not just go into a tmo store and compare yourself?
[T-Mobile LG G3] ilogik:
Because I am on vacation and drunk :) Will order it online... Maybe...
[T-Mobile LG G3] ledvedder:
Reading through many of the G3 first impressions threads, and I have to say, it's disappointing. Not many good things to say. Heat, lag, battery life. I'm thinking I may stay with my current G2.
[T-Mobile LG G3] dysfunkshun:
After I saw people getting theirs on Wednesday, I went ahead and preordered one yesterday morning. Got an email saying it would be delivered today (overnight) and continuously checked ups for updates since everyone has said tmos check status doesnt work, which it still does not. Just woke up to an email saying its now backordered, so heads up for anyone who ordered in the last couple days! If it doesnt ship today, I'll just cancel the preorder and pick it up in store on Tuesday.
[T-Mobile LG G3] TONY206:
I had UPS hold it at the local facility. I'm picking it up within the next hour!
[T-Mobile LG G3] sn0warmy:
Wait, we had a choice with the color?? I remember not seeing a choice when I ordered. I am pretty sure I got the black one, which I hope is the case. I'll be disappointed if the white one shows up on Monday.

Woah... ninja edit. :laugh: ;)

So does this mean you aren't returning it now? Anyway, based on your original post with the negatives about the phone. It's sad to read but I really think all of the issues you are experiencing are easily fixed with software updates and lowering the dpi/adjusting the screen for 1080p output. Also, freezing/uninstalling unnecessary apps makes a HUGE difference from what I've read as well. Once we have root, all of these things will be quick fixes.
[T-Mobile LG G3] jimmydee62:
I'm really confused I have researched this phone for some time now all the reviews state that it is a very good phone but people here are stating otherwise. I have also watched probably 30 different videos that show it working great so why so much negativity here?
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
I just ordered this morning, there was a notification when i processed that said "not available for shipping, but will on the 15th, or something like that. Which makes sense because of the preorder. I did this with the S5 not too long ago and the same routine has happened...i've been charged for the G3 already and did overnight saturday deliver so I hope it's here tomorrow.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Kryptyx:
I got mine yesterday, ordered it late on the 3rd with overnight. Now I'm just waiting for root.
[T-Mobile LG G3] npaladin2000:
Probably because it's not nearly as earth-shatteringly dominant as the G2 was (and frankly still is).
[T-Mobile LG G3] m3lover1:
I ordered mine last night and myups shows it's already on the truck out for delivery today!
[T-Mobile LG G3] dysfunkshun:
Speak of the devil, the charge for the upgrade just showed up on my account, so looks like it may go out today!
[T-Mobile LG G3] Dan37tz:
Haha yeah, I figured I wrote the review about 2 hours of owning the phone, I wanna give it more time before giving my opinion again. Definitely switching to ART runtime and switching off animations helps with the lag a lot, it's almost all gone now. As far as the other things, like you said should be fixed with software updates so I don't wanna trash the phone too early on. The exaggerated sharpening and contrast still bugs me like no tomorrow.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
this is why you NEVER buy or not buy something based on others opinions or "Youtube" videos.

Go to the store and check it out with your own two eyes, and make your own decision..
[T-Mobile LG G3] jimmydee62:
Yes it is good to do the touchy feely of something, but you should be able to research prior to doing that. I have been buying many phones after reviewing them on the net with no problems. Some I didn't buy because of the reviews and others I wasn't sure about and went to the store to check out but never ended up with something that I didn't like.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
well, yeah, the internet is the greatest source of all information in the universe, and it save us tons of time when we use it as a research tool.

but I've actually bought alot of things that got horrible reviews on the web, and I have also not bought many things that had great reviews on the web, so there is no doubt that final decisions shouldn't be made until you actually see/touch/feel something, especially a 700 dollar electronic device
[T-Mobile LG G3] rjscott2005:
I've been traveling on a bus from Atlanta to Wayne NJ since 9 last night and so far the phone is working very well. I haven't experienced lag and I don't notice any sharpness issues.

The only is thing I noticed is that one time I couldn't turn the brightness to 100 because I got a heat warning message. The phone was charging and the GPS was on with Maps.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
the overheating "issue" is the one that is most disturbing to me, especially since its summer here for the next couple of months, and, that doesnt help the phone if it gets hot on its own..plus, nothing kills electronics/battery faster than heat..
[T-Mobile LG G3] rjscott2005:
Anyone else get the heat message yet? Or heard of it? I was driving in a car with the AC on at the time.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
I've been following quite a few G3 threads, and there have been a multitude of people talking about the heat on this phone, so I don't think its an isolated incident, and hopefully, LG can push an update that might help the problem..
[T-Mobile LG G3] bustinstugots24:
Going through the exact same situation right now. Contemplating if I should cancel it and just pick it up in store in a couple days.
[T-Mobile LG G3] jimmydee62:
The one thing that needs to be taken into consideration is the faster the processor the hotter it gets. this phone is running at 2.5ghz. where as others are running slower and it is running heavy duty display so it will run much hotter then others . A PC proc. can cook an egg on it that is why we use heat sinks and fans to cool it off these phones only use a heat sink and no where to bleed off the heat except to the cover so maybe software can be tweaked to produce less heat but not much so you will have to live with it..
[T-Mobile LG G3] rjscott2005:
Interestingly, the phone wasn't very hot when I got the message. Maybe the threshold needs to be adjusted.
[T-Mobile LG G3] robosiris:
Yes, I got the heat message yesterday, stating that it can't be put at full brightness due to temperature. But today I'm able to put it at full brightness.
[T-Mobile LG G3] drazyw:
Not Me. I drove for an Hr this morning with the phone in a cradle attached to the front windshield with the sun beating down on it, plugged in charging, GPS on and streaming audio over bluetooth. No heat issues. When I got to work it was just merely warm. Much cooler than my Note 3 would get. I'll know more on the trip home as the car will be much hotter to start, but my Note 3 always had the message "Charging paused, battery temperature too high" Though I will say, outside of that environment, while using it, it will get warm. Certainly not hot and no message yet though.

I only have half a day playing with it so we'll see over time but it's at least as bright as my Note 3. During auto brightness, it's generally dimmer than my Note 3 but I can manually adjust it's brightness past that of Note levels. Readability in sunlight is better than the Note 3. It's screen is much better than I expected after seeing all the reviews tell me you won't notice. I notice. It might be the difference in IPS vs AMOLED but I really like the G3 screen better. I don't notice much lag yet. Menus and scrolling is smooth and fast. I dunno anything about this sharpness issue i've heard about but I don't really see a sharpness problem.

LGs UI is much better than Samsung's TouchWiz. Vastly better. I actually don't mind it too much. It's much more flexible than the average manufacturer UI. Bloat is minimal compared to Samsung.

Much easier to handle with one hand than the Note 3, without sacrificing much screen real estate.

I really like the back buttons. I really get tired of accidentally hitting side buttons on the note 3 when picking up the phone or pulling it in and out of my pocket. Also terrible when attaching it and removing it from the cradle in the car. I can now grip the phone with no fear of hitting random buttons.

Looks are much better. Looks to be good build quality. Feels better. No fake leather back and cheesy chrome sides that is chipping off.

Camera seems good. I have to get some good pics taken and upload them and compare but initially they look good. It's much faster at focusing and snapping the picture than the note 3. It's pretty impressive. It's better at actually focusing too. In anything less than bright sunlight, the note 3 had trouble focusing. The G3 seems much better so far in less than optimal situations. Images look sharp and focused.

Hmm, dunno what else to say. I'll update if i discover any issues or change my impressions with time.
[T-Mobile LG G3] cdejesus1119:
Calm down everyone

Its happening to me as I write this also. However, you'll note it does this because its trying to download all my apps and running very intensive processes. They will get an update or two, things will be fine. .
[T-Mobile LG G3] witeboy07:
Everything fine on my end. A high end computer needs adequate cooling. A phone does too, but slim profiles don't let it. They should put up Max thresholdssthresholds so people don't freak out.
[T-Mobile LG G3] budco2000:
I played with mine last night for 7 hours straight. Since no root yet, I had to manually reinstall all 90 plus apps, then after installing apps, I opened them up to set the apps settings and stuff, I had absolutely no lag, no stuttering of any kind, screen is beautiful, had my G3 and Note 3 side by side for hours. Blacks are pretty black on the G3, the whites are much whiter on the G3 then on the Note 3, battery life seems to be great. 7 hours of constant using setting things up I was at 49% battery life and I just got it yesterday, hasn't even had a full discharge cycle yet and battery life was great. Phone was a little warm but not glowing red or nothing. knock code worked flawless every attempt, screen is plenty bright, camera takes amazing pictures, auto focus takes about a 1/4 second and thats it. I've had all samsung flagships in a row, and wanted something different until the Note 4 comes out, and I can honestly say, I'm a nit picker when it comes to phones, and I really like the LG G3. Any stuttering, lag or screen issues and I would of already sent it back. The sound and volume is amazing (From a phone) clear, loud, no distortion, the buttons on the back you will hardly ever use since you can tap the screen on and off.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Enddo:
Meh, I was around when the LG G2 was released. There wasn't an abundance of 'this is the best phone ever' posts or reviews. If anything, I would say it was a late bloomer. I could see the G3 going the same route. Being pretty meh at first and then getting popular as more people use it
[T-Mobile LG G3] npaladin2000:
The next big fad: cooling cases with built in little tiny copper heatpipes and maybe itty bitty fans and cooling fins. :)

Actually, from what I understand, it made a serious splash due to the impressive battery life...which I then experienced for myself. Maybe it didn't help that Verizon didn't carry it, and instead carried the G2-A-Mod-1-Verizon-Type-That-Is-Only-Compatible-With-Other-Verizon-Stuff model? :cool:
[T-Mobile LG G3] Kryptyx:
Why not go straight to water cooling?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RMXO:
cuz you wouldn't be able to fit into your pocket
[T-Mobile LG G3] witeboy07:
Backpack cooking kit. Lol[emoji3]
[T-Mobile LG G3] FormeriPhoney:
Where is the t-mobile G3 specific android development thread
[T-Mobile LG G3] networkdood:
I guess someone should create one, huh?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RMXO:
indeed, LOL.

Probably get one once all the other carriers get one & when there is actually development for our phone. Just give them time.
[T-Mobile LG G3] FormeriPhoney:
Not sure if anyone mentioned it or not but does this version have the Qi charging?
[T-Mobile LG G3] KiNG OMaR:
Not built in, though it does have the pins in the back if you can find a compatible rear cover.
[T-Mobile LG G3] npaladin2000:
Perhaps someone should develop something so they can create the thread? :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] _Infamous_:
Sucks can't jump tell the 30th can't wait :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] InsaneJester17:
Much better than my nexus 5. First full day of use. Auto-brightness through Lux.
[T-Mobile LG G3] shazo85:
After having issues with Sprint I'm thinking about jumping to T-Mobile and now that LG is putting the micro SD slot back in I'm looking at this phone. I'm wondering two things, if I pay in full for the phone can I still get a protection plan for it or do I have to use Jump, and I'm also wondering what might my chances be on getting the phone in store this weekend? I have seen YouTube videos and posts online that people have the phone already, however on T-Mobiles site they list it as being out next week.
[T-Mobile LG G3] rsbenedict:
Ordered mine yesterday afternoon and got mine today. I didn't originally pre-order because I was not going to be at home next week, but when I heard they were sending them out early, I jumped. They charged my credit card yesterday and got UPS shipping info from UPS yesterday. Excited to have this phone! Took me all day to set up. Though I am missing the Notebook app from G2. Only QuickMemo+ on the G3 as far as I can tell.
[T-Mobile LG G3] IXChicharitoXI:
For you guys that have the T-Mobile version, do you have the brightness slider on the notification tray? I noticed it was removed on the AT&T version when I went to look at it today.
[T-Mobile LG G3] arcanexvi:
Yes it's there along with call volume.
[T-Mobile LG G3] networkdood:
Is LUX an app on the Google Play?
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Anyone order today?
[T-Mobile LG G3] hello00:
the tmo stores where i live said they will have them by weds..how come ppl on att or sprint are getting them at the stores earlier than tmo?
[T-Mobile LG G3] TheFuzz:
Just got mine today, surprised to see the phone is almost exactly the same size as my G2. As for overall feelings, so far so good. Battery life might be a bit worse but way too early to say. All the customizations in the stock ROM is amazing. I switched over to ART. Have to see how it does.
[T-Mobile LG G3] m3lover1:
I got mine today. Haven't gotten a chance to play much yet, but I do notice a bit lag here and there. But that's because I was spoiled by the Nexus 5 and I don't mind so much as of right now. Only thing annoyed at is that the t-mobile version doesn't have root access yet.

Could I ask a favor of someone who has the phone? When you type using the stock LG keyboard, hold down the period button to access the punctuation marks. For me when I highlight the punctuation marks on the bottom, it selects the marks on the top row. In order to be able to type the marks on the bottom row, I would need to highlight the area below the bottom row of marks. Is this the same for you guys?
[T-Mobile LG G3] Swizzle82:
Just got mine and installed all my apps. The only things I've had problems with so far are my outlook web mail app won't install, espn sportscenter isn't compatible apparently through Google play, and, can't disable lookout security(might be why root won't work). I feel like I'm forgetting something else, but I'm sure I will come across a few other things.
[T-Mobile LG G3] arcanexvi:
Lookout can be disabled but you have to go into /Settings/Security/Phone administrators and disable it there first.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Swizzle82:
Yes I don't know why that didn't enter my head. Has no block on root exploit so that's not it. The other thing is that there is no photo widget which I really liked because I keep different pictures of my son on my home screens.
[T-Mobile LG G3] m3lover1:
Oh thank you! Completely forgot about looking there!
[T-Mobile LG G3] alexandroid5:
i got mine today and so far i love it.

thanks for the tip about lookout.

i love how LG can make the phone just a tiny bit bigger than the GS5 but with a bigger screen. Can't wait to try all the features! :laugh:
[T-Mobile LG G3] tripler6:
I'm thinking about switching to Tmob and getting the G3. One thing I'm concerned about is the situation the S5 is in on some carriers - they encrypted the bootloader, so while they have root, there's virtually no chance of flashing AOSP. Is the G3 in a similar situation, or is it in a holding pattern while we wait for devs to do their magic, or is it a sure thing that they'll unlock - just a matter of time? Thanks for any info
[T-Mobile LG G3] _Infamous_:
I'm sure we will get aosp the g2 has aosp Roms :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] Swizzle82:
So if I were to buy a quick circle case how would I do so besides ebay? Which one closer matches our version the D855 or the F400 or the same? I don't care about wireless charging.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Skizzy034:
Out of all the flagships I've had recently this runs the coolest, by far. It barely gets warm. I'm was completely surprised.
[T-Mobile LG G3] eMax999:
Got mine today :D

Yay, big screen. Boo, can't root yet :( Which means I have to re-configure everything (cause even though I do have google "backup", settings for all apps are nuked. sad)

Oh well :) So far I like it
[T-Mobile LG G3] m3lover1:
I want to know too. Not sure when it would be sold here in the US
[T-Mobile LG G3] pychobj2001:
I got leathery quick circle cases on Amazon...but not sure if they will actually have quick circle functionality tho...but..I'm hoping!! LG G3 Case, Verus [Quick Circle Window] LG G3 Flip Case [Dandy Nuev... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY6CXJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_14oWtb100JXKD
[T-Mobile LG G3] zoman7663:
Good news is coming... http://t.co/8WFmsmg6IP
[T-Mobile LG G3] bbh4r4l:
Thats great news
[T-Mobile LG G3] mallman:
does towelroot and Oroot not work? i thought there already 2 methods...
[T-Mobile LG G3] zoman7663:
I only received my G3 yesterday, but apparently the shipped ROM D85110c doesn't allow root as the previous pre-release ROM did. So the IOroot had/has to be reworked for the current ROM. I'm EXTREMELY happy to see that some progress has been made!!!
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Tmo is so bad with handling orders, I got charged the second time over night, selected Saturday deliver so I hope it gets here today. I still can't view anything online and I never got the emailed receipt, but I did get the EIP and add a line receipt.

Talked to them online and said order is in "submitted" standing, that was last night so who knows. Shipping might happen before T-Mobile updates.
[T-Mobile LG G3] InsaneJester17:
It's two days after I got my G3. Still can't view my order online.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
saw this in another G3 thread, in case you missed it..interesting comparison..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iiF89XErvk#t=213
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Did you get a receipt email at least?
[T-Mobile LG G3] koraun:
crap, got a message saying they're backordered now, they'll notify me when more are in stock
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Email?
[T-Mobile LG G3] InsaneJester17:
I got an email it was shipped, and another that it was delivered, both just after I received the phone.
[T-Mobile LG G3] TheFuzz:
I got the same thing. Haha. Really liking this phone. The stock keyboard is actually just as good as Swype and swiftkey.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Swizzle82:
If you want a photo album widget for the home screen, here's the one from the G2, it installs like a normal app. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pful5kuwdj67unx/LGPhotoAlbumWidget.apk
[T-Mobile LG G3] InsaneJester17:
Yea I'm actually really liking the stock keyboard. The numbers at the top are handy. Especially for a big phone. It's so close to Google's keyboard.
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
wtf, now they're telling me online its back ordered.
[T-Mobile LG G3] npaladin2000:
Possible between supplying their stores with stock and pre-orders they ran out. This thing has been super popular in Korea, no reason that might not happen here too.
[T-Mobile LG G3] KiNG OMaR:
There is an edit button at the end of the quick toggles where you can toggle the brightness slider. Personally, I hate how much space it takes up.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mele:
No Theme Options in the Home Settings? Can any of you guys verify you have it or not.
[T-Mobile LG G3] TONY206:
Home screen settings?
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Well, UPS My Choice isn't cooperating with me, tried to use them to see if a delivery was coming to my address, but no luck...TMO isn't giving me any details because their system hasn't updated yet. So now I'm just stuck waiting, supposed to be here today (I paid for Sat. Delivery yesterday morning at like 8am). I was charged, order went from "Pending" to "Order Placed"...obvious next step would be "shipped".
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mele:
LG G2 had Theme Setting Option to install custom themes. Either the T-mobile LG G3 doesn't have it or LG got rid of it all together for the LG G3.
[T-Mobile LG G3] audscott:
Volume

I scoured this thread, but didn't find anything related to my question. How is the volume? I have very poor hearing, and while I do wear hearing aides, I prefer not to use them while on the phone due to feedback.

Anyone tell me if they have to hold the phone away from their head when conversing with volume all the way up.

Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G3] wase4711:
or, it doesn't show up if you are using a different launcher than the stock LG one
[T-Mobile LG G3] Semantics:
I don't have a theme changer with the stock launcher. I don't really miss it, as the themes were sort of childish, maybe LG dropped it. I have one thing bugging me, though. I keep getting a notification about using smart tips, and I wish it would stop lol. Every time I click the x to close it, it keeps coming back and looked through all the videos. My only annoyance, I suppose its a small one.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mele:
Volume is Excellent....Held it away and can still hear really well, crystal clear, speakerphone loud and crystal clear.
[T-Mobile LG G3] witeboy07:
Pretty surprised as to the awesome audio quality on my Sony headphones with this phones. With bass to blow my ears out. Mdr-xb600 by the way.
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
Anyone get theirs today?
[T-Mobile LG G3] erapmicks:
UPS don't deliver on weekends bro
[T-Mobile LG G3] witeboy07:
Express delivery only.
[T-Mobile LG G3] stevew84:
I paid for it, but I haven't gotten any sort of emails yet except for the EIP. I don't know when the deliveries stop today, so hopefully Monday.
[T-Mobile LG G3] erapmicks:
That's the same guy that made s-off for HTC one for 25 dollars per phone
[T-Mobile LG G3] mrlaigle:
I'd pay it. Devs shouldn't work for free.
[T-Mobile LG G3] erapmicks:
Yeah i have an M8, and i actually bought his S-off App which worked wonders. Without S-Off rooting is nothing for the M8
[T-Mobile LG G3] robosiris:
I got mine three days ago. I also have nice brown leather wallet case, and awaiting my privacy screen Protectors as well. All that remains that will make my LG g3 complete is a proper root
[T-Mobile LG G3] Slash8915:
So I'm going to have to pay $25 to be able to root?
[T-Mobile LG G3] _Infamous_:
I highly doubt it s-off was something totally different.
[T-Mobile LG G3] networkdood:
Lol...I bought my case for a penny plus taxes and it arrived on Saturday...
[T-Mobile LG G3] erapmicks:
NOt sure how much hes gonna charge or if hes going to charge at all. but for the HTC ONE M8 S-off, he charged 25 dollars
[T-Mobile LG G3] hello00:
why pay 25 to have root when the dev who got root only needs to update it to work on the new firmware
[T-Mobile LG G3] aimfire72:
Everyone jumping to conclusions thinking he's gonna charge for root, lol. Relax. :)

S-off was an entirely different thing.