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[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
There's 2 variations, One that's 49 and doesn't have wireless charging and one that's 59 that does. It looks like the one on Verizon site doesn't have wireless built in. Once we receive shipment of them, I can find out more.
[Verizon LG G3] RED ZMAN:
That's the same thing I found out during my research yesterday. When I was checking out with my pre order for two of the LG g3, I looked through every word in the description for the quick circle cases. Wireless charging isn't mentioned anywhere.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Best buy is selling the G3 on VZW/Sprint/AT&T for $99 and you get a $50 Gift Card if you enter your email and reserve a phone before 7/12: https://www-ssl.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17413&type=page&promoCode=RESERVE4

Any chance of getting it sooner when ordering from Best Buy compared to straight from VZW? Also Bestbuy's picture of the VZW G3 Metallic Black shows the same color as everyone else and not the black from the VZW preorder site. Though I doubt that means anything?
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
for Verizon g3?
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I did a breakdown of this a few pages back as I added the line. Also, it is actually $100 cheaper to keep the blank line open for 2 yrs and put a dumb phone on it.

$99 + $350(ETF) + $10 + $30(which is prorated if you swap ESN immediately after activating so can be like 42) = ~$370 if you factor the prorating or ~$410 if you get charged the full $30 for that month

$99 + $240(run a dumb line for 2 yrs) + $30(which is prorated if you swap ESN immediately after activating so can be like 42)= ~$340 for prorate

Also keep in mind the $35 activation fee, which I am going to fight with VZW to have waived when i call for the ESN change
[Verizon LG G3] grim281:
I also wonder if the unlimited data trick still works at Best Buy for this...I just went through all the steps and it didn't ask me to change my data plan.
[Verizon LG G3] chaplngrillsgt:
So I have until tomorrow to decide if I want the G3 before even getting to hold it or see it for myself? What a load of bull****. Fingers crossed a store near me has a demo out (Best Buy, ATT or Verizon store). Anyone know if any of these have demos yet?
[Verizon LG G3] aohmer:
I cancelled my pre-order ... I have the G2 and I am pretty happy, plus I wan to see the phone in person before doing anything. Just not sure if the extra screen size is really worth the upgrade.
[Verizon LG G3] GrainOsand:
It only works if you do not activate the SIM card that comes with the device. From what I can see, shipping is not available. Best buy requires that they activate the SIM card in the phone before you leave the store.

You will need to wait until it's available to be shipped. Then you can chop up the SIM card that comes with the phone and put your existing Sim card in the G3. The vzw change order is tied to the SIM card and is processed once the SIM is activated. Since the SIM is not activated the change order drops off the account within 14 days......
[Verizon LG G3] Beknatok:
Sprint also surprised folks and is now selling the phone outright, starting today. Check the other Sprint thread. Seems you can even use their availability tool online to see which local corporate stores have it in stock.

I plan on going into enemy territory today to compare the G3 to the SG5 and my GSIII, so I can make a final decision.
[Verizon LG G3] chaplngrillsgt:
I did not know that. Thanks. Definitely gonna play with one today and decide tonight between G3 and S5
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I also plan on going to AT&T or Sprint this afternoon I have to get my hands on one!
[Verizon LG G3] Beknatok:
Pays to pay attention to the enemy. :cool:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/sprint-g3-day-t2812103
[Verizon LG G3] simollie:
What's the unlimited data trick?? This is the last thing holding me back...
[Verizon LG G3] grim281:
Yeah the shipping thing is what held me back. I remember reading about this a while back.

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GrainOsand explained it nicely.
[Verizon LG G3] simollie:
Sounds like I can order the g3 with a new 2y contract (which will "change" my plan when I order). But when I get the phone I don't activate it, only pop in my old sim. And no activation means no real plan change. Is that right? So I can do this with a order from Verizon store as well?
[Verizon LG G3] mikec86:
If you dont activate it they will charge you full price or ETF. Most likely....
[Verizon LG G3] simollie:
Then what's the trick? I can always buy it at full price to keep the unlimited.
[Verizon LG G3] grim281:
Buy the phone at Best Buy online. Have it shipped to you. When it arrives, take the SIM card out of the new phone and toss it. Take the SIM card out of the old phone and put it in the new one. Done.
[Verizon LG G3] andwhy81:
Pre ordered mine yesterday morning 9:30am cst, still says shipping on the 17th :(.
[Verizon LG G3] bills742:
Thanks for the response, I've heard that with taxes and fees on the extra line it becomes something like $16/month which equates to $384 for two years. That would be more than the ETF route. I've also read that if you do the ETF thing, they back bill you for full retail on the phone unless you return it. Any truth to that?
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
Mine has said that since midnight, just a few minutes after pre-ordering started.
[Verizon LG G3] flaring afro:
Just checked out the AT&T demo. I couldn't find any lags except there was a pause of about 1/3 of a second when opening up youtube. But it may have never been opened before. Of course the demo version doesn't have facebook messenger and such running in the background though. I also checked out the camera, took some pics, went to try HDR, and realized it was on. I'm surprised how quickly it takes pics with HDR - it's instant while my Note 2 takes like 5 seconds in HDR mode. It was bright in there, but the phone was in a corner and I was able to put it behind their wall stand and take pictures of the cords where there was little light and it did amazingly and was just as fast (but it's wasn't completely dark or anything). I was also surprised at how small it was.

Also, I'm glad Verizon went with a blacker version. This didn't really look black at all - more like a slightly darkened stainless steel.
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
Yes:good:
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
sweet. bootloader unlocked too? Lol
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
You have a Verizon G3 in hand? Can you post pics of it? I really want to see their black in a real picture. Also how did you get it so early?
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
I bet it is lol.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
You think
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
sorry no I cant. but ts beautiful.....and I would tell you, but then I would have to kill you, :laugh:
[Verizon LG G3] RED ZMAN:
....

It has a camera, I bet you money you can find a mirror somewhere near by pretty easy.

Then upload to Google drive, Photobucket, something, and share a link.
[Verizon LG G3] suzook:
Are you really falling for this bs? Look at how many posts he has.
[Verizon LG G3] oo3:
Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card for new line activations while pre-ordering the G3. So $99-50=$49.

I attempted to order online, but for some reason it kept telling me I wasn't eligible for an upgrade, when I was trying to add a line. On the phone w/ BB Mobile to see if I can order.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I did the same thing since none of the VZW stores in my area have the G3 demo yet. I was pretty impressed with the G3. I didn't notice too much of the "over-sharpening" others were complaining about. Everyone has their own preferences but I much preferred the G3 to the GS5 screen comparing them side-by-side (btw I'm coming from a GS3). I'm a photographer with calibrated laptop screens and monitors, and while the G3 screen was a little warm, the GS5 was definitely way over-saturated and "smeary" hard to describe. Additionally the tiny bezels on the G3 look great.

Regarding the camera, the store was pretty dim and photos were unimpressive. Lots of detail lost from aggressive noise removal when you zoom in. HTC still is miles ahead in this department (low light). Autofocus was snappy though. I'll reserve judgement on the VZW black model till I see it, but I thought the titanium black on the AT&T version was really handsome especially on the front where there is a circular brushed metal look around the LG logo.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Yep, guy is just spouting random nonsense.

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I covered this a few pages back.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
Best Buy is also offering $100 GC for Sprint Easy Pay, Verizon Edge and AT&T Next. Now i'm debating cancelling my vzw preorder and getting it from Best Buy...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mobile-phones-promotions/lg-g3/pcmcat335500050016.c?id=pcmcat335500050016
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Wondering if it is worth canceling my pre-order to get the $50 BB credit. It's about a 45 minute round trip + however long it takes them to do the activation (I can probably do it faster online). Does anyone know if BB will get it on or before the 17th? Otherwise $50 may not be worth my time.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
man i know cmon i was leading him on LOL

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also FYI i just went to Sprint to check out G3! OMG i want the phone now! unreal. screen is flawless in every way. Audio wasnt bad either. Didnt have any heat but played with for maybe 10 mins so not long enough. Phone is everything i have been wanting now cant wait to get mine!
[Verizon LG G3] Umbrella Corp:
So does anyone know if you have to pay a price difference if you get upgrade on a line(no longer needed), and then cancel it right after you get the phone, I plan on activating it on my unlimited line. I know there is an ETF, but what I heard something about they charging you a price difference for the device.

Anyone??

Thanks
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I've never heard of any price difference that you're talking about. You should only have to pay the upgrade fee ($30) and ETF ($350). Make sure you upgrade and activate it on the OTHER line first, then transfer to your unlimited line.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Why in the world would you do Verizon Edge through BestBuy for the $100 credit? That's still going to be a lot more than doing a 2-year agreement and getting the phone for $90 - $50 gift card.
[Verizon LG G3] Umbrella Corp:
Awesome, yeah it was mentioned in this thread a couple of pages back, and I also never heard of that before.

Verizon says:

You may terminate service for any reason within 14 days of activation. If you purchased a wireless device at a promotional price at the time of activation, you must return it within the device return period to avoid being assessed an Early Termination Fee of $175, or $350 if you purchased an Advanced Device.

I will still save around $100

Thanks
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
I'm already on Edge with a 4-line family plan. We ended up saving $80 monthly and moving up to 10GB with Edge. Plus my parents never update their phone, so once they are done with their payments, our plan falls to < $150/month.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Yeah that's just the regular early termination fee. Its $175 if you do this with a dumb phone, and $350 if you do this with a smartphone. You only pay one of the fees, not both.
[Verizon LG G3] CisternaChyli:
i didn't see the option to pre-order the VZW G3 online; only AT&T; EDIT: ah i see it now..it wasn't up there last night.
[Verizon LG G3] oo3:
Yeah, they were having issues earlier today, but have been resolved. I was able to order it online.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
Just played around with the at&t display. My s5 screen looks more alive, but also more "blue" when compared to the g3. Screen was really nice, but could not see a real difference in QHD right away.

The phone does lag, you're kidding yourself if you think it doesn't. Opening apps, pressing the home button, things like that aren't immediate. It isn't terrible, but does feel like an older phone as far as that goes. It's not a huge deal because my s5 certainly lags too, I just need more hands on time before deciding
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I can't remember if taxes are on the overall bill or the individual lines. You don't cancel the line until after 14 days to avoid the full retail.
[Verizon LG G3] CisternaChyli:
As long as its not as bad as my S3 its fine. I'm gonna play around with the G3 this weekend; i do wanna see this shine gold color...i'm wondering if Best Buy will have the Sprint version in stock so that i can see it.
[Verizon LG G3] mtva24:
They probably only charge you full retail if you cancel before the 14 days listed in the agreement and keep the equipment...the $350 ETF goes in effect the 15th day, so you should be good then...
[Verizon LG G3] CisternaChyli:
How long do you guys think this $99 offer will last? I could see it being $99 for a while...because the S5 is also $99 in a few places.
[Verizon LG G3] Skizzy034:
Ya know, that is probably why they're offering it for only $99 on Verizon and Sprint and for only $579 off contract at AT&T. Maybe the carriers know the prime model with actually be released in the states.
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I also want the gold. I think I will order one of the back doors that looks like shine gold or the hard door that has Qi in it. I ordered white right now
[Verizon LG G3] Skizzy034:
No one should feel guilty. These carriers are crooks.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I'm not sure what the point of releasing Prime outside of Korea would be. The main advantage about it is the cat6 radio and really only Korean networks go that fast. An 805 would be cool I guess. In any case, I doubt it's coming to the States this summer so a price slash for 2 weeks has nothing to do with a potential release in a few months.
[Verizon LG G3] Lostatsea23:
Its not a price slash.

The phone is permanently cheaper.

About 130$ cheaper then the other phones
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
If you open a new 2yr account at $99 and then cancel that, what would the ETF be? I mean compared to outright purchase at $599ish.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
I don't think it is that simple, but here is a stab at it.

$99 up front charge

$350 ETF

$10 phone line

$XY pro rated cost of services for 2 weeks until cancellation.

End up costing probably $500~ in the end. That doesn't include the taxes. Pretty sure they would not make it that easy to save $100 on a new phone by opening/closing lines & paying ETFs.
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
I think with Verizon it is 7/27. If we open up a new acct and then cancel right away, Verizon chat told me I would pay the $99 with a 2 year, activation fee and then a ETF of $350. So that is $450 + $30 fee=$480 vs $580, so even without a contract, a $100 savings for your efforts.
[Verizon LG G3] b00sted:
I opened a 3rd line to cancel.. we shall see what happens ^_^

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my plans if this makes sense..

1. Call in activate G3 on new line.

2. Swap sims from the g3 to my main line.

3. call back and cancel 3rd line.

in theory that should work.. I hope..
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
So YMMV but I just went into my local Bestbuy, apparently in order to get the $50 gift card you have to purchase and activate the phone by 7/12, you can't just register for the $50 and pre-order the phone. This makes it a no-go for all verizon customers which really sucks since they did have the ATT variants in stock today. :(
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I did it online fine. From the email:

THANKS FOR RESERVING YOUR BEST BUY® $50 GIFT CARD

To receive your gift card, simply purchase a new mobile phone for your registered phone number between 06/29/2014 and 07/12/2014.
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
Here is a screenshot of it rooted. Its called an alternate account since the phone isn't out yet.blog of course boot loader is locked
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Yeah you reserved the gift card doesn't mean you will receive it. I was told that if you don't activate the phone by tomorrow you won't receive the gift card. In the email it says

Did you see this option when you checked out?
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
You were told that by some random BB employee who couldn't care less. Go by what's on the web, I was able to do it fine.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
You didn't answer my question. Did you see the gift card included in your cart when you placed your preorder?
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
When you click on the gift card "terms" on the Best Buy site it says

"Excludes the LG G3"
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I've answered you twice, I got the gift card when I bought it thru BB online.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I think you are misunderstanding me. Do you have the gift card in hand? Right now? Or did you just get an email saying you "Registered for a gift card"? Registering for the gift card doesn't mean that you will receive it.

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[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Well there you go. https://www-ssl.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17413&type=page&promoCode=RESERVE4
[Verizon LG G3] maddigital:
Just got a review LG G3 unit for Verizon. I will answer any questions you may have if I can. This is not a retail packaged model. Not the first time I got my hands on it but now I will get to test drive it as my daily driver the next couple of days and compare to the Note 3/ GS5/ M8/ Vista

Mad
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Nice! Can you take some pictures of it so we can see the Verizon Metallic Black color better? Also what software version is it running?
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Nice! Yes more pictures please. Also of the back. And if possible if you can find the non-verizon version can you get a side-by-side (they should be in AT&T/T-mobile stores
[Verizon LG G3] maddigital:
Here you go. There is a pending system update that I have not yet applied.
[Verizon LG G3] hochoch:
I just went over to my local bestbuy in nyc (45th and 5th) and they had the gold one on display. Thing is really nice and not as big as I expected. Even though the display was running video it was nowhere near as hot as my rezound gets after having the screen on for a minute or two.

I was going to pre-order from bestbuy to use my BB credit card/rewards, but they only offer store pickup. I asked at the order pickup counter what happens if I order the phone online, and if I could just walk out with it and she confirmed that it would have to be activated in the mobile dept. first.

I'm on unlimited still so going the route of transferring my upgrade to my wife's line which has a 2gb plan then swapping the phones around through Verizon online.

I'm going to keep an eye on the BB site though and see if it changes before the 17th, and cancel the vzw order.....
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Thanks, is the front verizon logo underneath the glass? Any chance of being able to scratch/rub it off?
[Verizon LG G3] maddigital:
Under the Glass. no way to rub off, just cover up

Mad
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
That's too bad. Oh well, not a deal breaker.
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
A bit clearer front pic would also be helpful. Does it look deep black or more grey like the other carriers?
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
The lighting kinda skews the colors.. those pics make the VZW Metallic Black look the same as everyone elses and people are saying they are different. Could you try doing a few pics of the back/front at different angles with no flash please? And don't apply the system update, it will probably make it unrootable. That is, if you want to root it try out IORoot/towelroot they should work on 10A, IORoot says it supports up to 10B.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
Just went to the ATT store to check it out...

1. I could sense a little bit of lag when using the stock launcher, but it was very small. I installed Nova Launcher, and the lag disappeared.

2. Screen looks SHARP. Next to a 1080P phone, it looks a little sharper, but no huge difference.

3. Phone feels great in the hand. For someone who doesnt have huge hands, it felt fine and manageable, not to mention very light.

4. All the issues with the sharpening...I couldnt see it at all. Maybe i wasnt looking at the right text, but i saw no difference.

I have no problems with it at all. Should be a fantastic phone!
[Verizon LG G3] RED ZMAN:
Thanks for the photos, I got white for the first time ever, so we'll see how that goes.

Did you take a look at the bootloader?

Can you get us some internal shots under the battery cover and battery?

What are your initial gut impressions?
[Verizon LG G3] CisternaChyli:
i would be upgrading my current phone ;).
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
You played with a store demo do you know how much crap Is on there, how much stuff is running and how many people mess with it? NEVER go based off a demo phone.

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The deals end on the 27th.
[Verizon LG G3] bauerat02:
Sim Card

Does anybody know if my Verizon sim card from my Galaxy Nexus will fit into the LG G3? I believe that the GNex has a micro sim and so does the G3, but just want to make sure they will be compatible. I ordered my G3 off the Best Buy website for $99 and the $50 gift card, and I didn't have to change my unlimited plan, and I have read that as long as you use your current sim card, then you can pop it in the new G3 and keep unlimited.
[Verizon LG G3] Colchiro:
Last I heard the G3 was excluded from this deal.
[Verizon LG G3] bauerat02:
There was one $50 promo earlier this year in Jan or Feb that you had to sign up for with your email and phone number, and as long as you activated a phone before the end of the year, you would get it. I believe this is different that their current promo which ends soon.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Just played with an AT&T demo. Wow, what a great device. Nice size, fits in the hand well. The screen is great, very sharp, colors seemed accurate at least much better than my S4. It looked plenty legible in indirect sunlight though the screen could be brighter. Watched some youtube and it definitely got warm, I'll be curious to see how it does when being used for games.
[Verizon LG G3] GrainOsand:
Guys,

Do your research. I used this trick to get my note 3 and keep unlimited data. I did this back in Jan and I was not and will not be charged an early termination fee. I will be giving my note 3 to my wife and using her upgrade and this to get the G3. If you want to do this, please read this post and follow it to a T.

http://slickdeals.net/f/6964624-upgrade-and-keep-your-unlimited-data-with-verizon
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
I compared side by side the V G2 and the Sprint G3 today. The only thing I didn't care for on the G3 is the dim screen in comparison to the G2 (dim and white balance not as good) The G3 had to go over 80% to get even near the G2 at 70% and it still looked washed out to me. Might be a deal breaker but this could vary between phone sets. Also the camera was not as good as I had anticipated compared to my G2 Camera side by side.

Beyond that, the form factor is very nice in the hand. Of course that is without a case. It will need a very slim case to remain sleek.

(I also didn't like the gold sprint color at all, but that is just a matter of taste)
[Verizon LG G3] hochoch:
From what I've read this only works if best buy ships the phone. The g3 is only available for store pick up currently and a a rep told me it must be activated before leaving the premises. Not sure if they'll let you use your own/old sim or not....
[Verizon LG G3] dmarden:
Wonder why the speaker was moved from the bottom to the back. :P
[Verizon LG G3] Colchiro:
Ummmmm... to make the phone shorter?
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
Just to clarify, Verizon doesn't currently have the wireless charging circle cases, only standard circle Cases. I checked our systems and they aren't in our systems yet.

From what I'm hearing, LG has a shortage on the wireless charging circle case and it could be awhile until they are easy to find (in stores at least).
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Washed out? I looked at the G2 right next to the G3 and the G3 was definitely sharper/more detailed. Though I do agree with you it definitely could stand to be brighter.