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[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I don't think you know what the word "abuse" means. It certainly isn't defined as "if everyone does it and bad things happen then it's abuse". That justification "if everyone did it" is illogical too, it's not based in reality. Networks don't perform or budget resources on the theory that if 100% users consumed the amount of data the top 0.1% of users use. That's not the way the real world works.

He was sold an unlimited data plan and he's using his unlimited data. A long time ago I was sold an unlimited data plan too, until they decided to change the rules. Don't believe the PR hype when the providers tell you they had to get rid of unlimited data because their networks couldn't handle it. It's been contradicted many times by 3rd parties.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
Where's your proof that network congestion doesn't exist? Exactly. In the real world, Verizon is slower, Sprint wants to get rid of unlimited but they know that's their only attraction over Verizon and at&t.

You guys can keep babbling about what other people say, or you can do some research yourself. 100+gb a month users deserve to lose unlimited data plans.

Verizon and AT&T have used it to nickel and dime customers and carriers abuse the crap out of it by charging high amounts for low data caps, I agree with that. He may have been sold an unlimited plan once, but now he's talking about getting a rep to allow him an upgrade while staying grandfathered in his old plan..which is wrong and shows the character of someone who abuses 100+gb a month while everyone else pays more for less.

Now let's get back on topic please. It appears that the Verizon G3 is gonna at least be the same as the other variants. The g2 wasn't, so that's good news.
[Verizon LG G3] ftn1975:
Before we get back on topic, I must diagree. AT&T does allow its customers to upgrade phones, while not affecting the grandfathered unlimited status. Why not Verizon? And I also do not agree that using a large amount of bandwidth is abuse. UNLIMITED means UNLIMITED!!! The providers knew what would happen when they initially offered these plans on smartphones, and used them to attract users from other providers. Those that kept their unlimited plans should be able to use it however they see fit.
[Verizon LG G3] rushless:
See what happens when no information from the carriers like this? Tangents that only a trig wiz would appreciate ;)
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
LG needs to figure out these release dates.
[Verizon LG G3] Epix4G:
Its not up to lg they have already shipped the phones.... They are probably right now in the middle of the pacific on a big freaking ship.... Then its just up to when vzw t mobile sprint att feel like releasing....

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[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
Well I work for Verizon and we were told LG isn't prepared to release in the US yet.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
I'm ready to grab an S5. My G2 is on it's last leg. LG did this with the Gpad too. Announced and hyped it until I got tired of waiting for it and bought another tablet
[Verizon LG G3] hoola20055:
I hope for an early July release or I'll wait a month or two to see what's coming.

I use netflix, stream music, Hulu, and send many many 50MB+ emails daily and use up to 60gigs a month on my unlimited. How is using my phone and my unlimited data wrong? Everyone I know all have unlimited for the most part. I didn't think it was a so antique and wanted plan. Just buy your phone at full price. If you have to use your upgrade i'm sorry for that. But using my phone with no restrictions or not having to wait till I'm near Wi-Fi is very very nice and very very satisfying. I love my phone and my unlimited data plan that I use all the time and how I want. Unlimited. Unlimited.

I may add that I also pay for tethering $30 a month and tether to two laptops. I'm in my local Verizon store buying accessories all the time and they know me by name. I have NEVER had one thing said to me about my usage. They even know when I come to buy a phone I'm buying at full price.
[Verizon LG G3] Lsantana954:
so has anyone thought of switching carriers if the 3/32 version of this phone is released by T-Mobile?
[Verizon LG G3] bill3508:
Yeah I live in the middle of nowhere with no WiFi. 4g is all I have.

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[Verizon LG G3] JasonJoel:
No, because last time I tried T-Mobile I had crap for coverage about 50% of the places I went. This was last fall.

I travel a lot for work, and T-Mobile just can't compete with Verizon or AT&T in terms of coverage.
[Verizon LG G3] sinman02:
They updated their specs page....it now just says "Battery: 3000 mAh Li–Ion"

Now the Earth can go back to spinning....
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
Good to know. My world can't just spin yet. I had a LG watch bundle on my invoice for free. I clicked on it to add the watch and it did. So I'm getting ready to do battle for them to honor it.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
ordered last night on the preorder.vzw.com site. All i have is a pre-order number confirmation, and that leads to a "order pending" screen.

to those who already have an order marked as shipped: did you order through the regular site or the preorder site?
[Verizon LG G3] staywide8:
Regular site early this morning.
[Verizon LG G3] budven:
I walked into my local Authorized Verizon store...

Verizon Rep.: May I help you?

Me: Yes, I would like to order the LG G3.

Verizon Rep: What's that?

Me: A phone

Verizon Rep: Why do you want that phone?

Me: I think I'll order online.

Verizon Rep.: Anything else I can do for you?

Me: No

Verizon Rep: Thanks have a good day.

It is really sad when an Authorized Rep does not even know his product.
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I hope there is a charging back option also. I would say there will be as it is available internationally and the LG promo images dont show it on their own charger with a circle case

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That would be epic! If you do get it, post a screen shot of the order, blanking out the personal info. I would love to argue to get mine for free.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
That's because Wireless Charging was disabled for USA and Korean markets. Everyone else gets WIreless charging built-in to the phone, for Korea and USA you have to buy the QuickCircle case or eventually a replacement back when they become available.
[Verizon LG G3] demill66:
Color

If you look carefully, the color is black versus the gray offered by other carriers. Also, the battery is removable. If you download the Verizon lg g3 user manual, it clearly shows how to remove the battery.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Ordered mine by going to main site and then Smartphones. Found the LG G3 for $99 and ordered through there.
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I understand that, which is why I made the statement about the battery door/cover. I know it will be available, the question is when. I am thinking maybe at the time all markets have completed roll-out.

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I ordered mine via phone, I would love to get a shipment notification today.
[Verizon LG G3] jfwalsh:
shipping?

ordered mine last night on the website, got a confirmatory email, and when I check on order status:

location code: (blank)

order number: ########## (my order number)

Ship date: 07/10/2014

tracking number: ###.##.##.##

Does this mean it is going to ship today???

Also got an email that the circle case (in black) is backordered.

any idea if it will really ship today?!
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
So it seems like everyone who ordered via regular site is getting shipment confirmations. I'll be calling vzw in a bit to find out the status of my order. I need to have the phone on or before 7/17 since I'll be going out of town starting the 18th. Need to make sure that baby is in my hand before i go!
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I called verizon and talked to several CS reps, they said it's just the way the pictures were taken and the color is not any different. They said if they had a different color, even a different shade of the same color, it would be advertised all over the place.

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No one is getting shipment confirmations. But if you go on their website and check the status of your order it says:

Your order has been shipped. You can track your shipment at www.fedex.com

But the tracking number they give is bogus, it's an IP address. Trying to find someone at VZW who can answer this now.
[Verizon LG G3] flaring afro:
Anyone else notice how the picture of the hummingbird with the phone makes the front look grayer and have more of a metallic pattern (like the other models)?

All the others make it look glossy black on the front, even though the back renderings show the metallic design. It all seems crappily done and it's impossible to tell what it will actually look at in person.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Yeah it's just bad renderings on the website. I'm 90% sure it's the same Metallic Black as every other carrier.

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Also, I talked to a rep about the order status saying it's shipped. The rep checked the order status herself and said that it's "Pending shipment" and will be shipping out after 4pm today. So with 2-day shipping she said I should expect it Saturday. Here's hoping that shes right..
[Verizon LG G3] thevaristy:
I ordered a couple hours ago through the regular site, and it iis showing a tracking number for mine too. I am guessing it is just a placeholder for a shipment that will take place later. It looks exactly like an I.P. address also. Perhaps this is just how their system handles pre-orders.
[Verizon LG G3] xgman:
I don't think it is. I think it is different like it was different with the G2. We'll see soon though.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
It's different. The side by side renderings show it. Every carrier has a 2 toned front except verizon.
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
That would be epic! If you do get it, post a screen shot of the order, blanking out the personal info. I would love to argue to get mine for free.[/QUOTE]

Yep, we'll see. I'll put up a good fight.
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
Kinda out of it today..Lol in posted a ss in another post. I didn't quote you correctly..
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
mine says shipped but with like an ip address as well. im sure its like an Verizon preorder they will sit at fedex until the release date
[Verizon LG G3] leebsammy:
If root is important to me why would i get this over an m8? I want a dev supported phone for Android L, ASOP etc..
[Verizon LG G3] SightSeeker:
Ordered mine in black. Awesome deal expecially the 3/32. Glad I waited I have been up for renewal for a couple months.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
Here is what i see when i check my order status using my preorder confirmation number
[Verizon LG G3] Umbrella Corp:
I ordered mine last night, around 11pm pacific.

And when I go check the status of my order all it says is this:

Order Status
Order Date:	07/10/2014
Order Number:	4015737900
Order Status:	Your order is currently being processed. Please check back tomorrow.

I called verizon and the rep told me that the order was not in their system yet.

Any ideas??? or is this normal??
[Verizon LG G3] kcrw:
I messaged vzw on twitter about the battery. I can't post screen shot because my power button is borked. But here's the response.

[MENTION=4148627]VZWSupport[/MENTION] is the verizon variant of the lg g3 really the only version of the phone in the world to have a non removable battery? Or typo?

[MENTION=3532615]cyvi[/MENTION]lEng Great question! Let's clarify, the LG 3 has a removable battery. This can be confirmed on the manufacturer's webiste. ^AS
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I actually called VZW after talking to online chat because I didn't trust what they had to say. After talking to 5 different reps here are the answers I got in order:

Live chat rep: Your order is shipping out today after 4pm. You will receive Saturday.

Phone rep: Your order is shipping pending, you need to accept an agreement before it ships out.

Online sales expert: No you don't need to accept any agreements, it's still going to be processing for another 2-3 days then it will ship at some point after that.

Supervisor: Oh actually you need to call Verizon Customer Protection and give them more info before they release the order.

Cust Protect Ok we released your order, it will ship when it ships.

So yeah, don't take anything you see or are told as fact. Basically **** verizon, the phone will be here when it's here.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
Called vzw, rep told me that my order is processing and is scheduled to ship in 2 days. she verified that i WILL get it on or before the 17th.
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
Yep, we'll see. I'll put up a good fight.[/QUOTE]

Did you pay full retail or edge? It looks like a full retail but then mentions monthly access? I guess I will have gotten mine for around $530 when all is said and done so
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
I dunno how many times I have to say this. THE BATTERY IS REMOVABLE.

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The phone won't ship until Monday, So don't get your hope up. You will know when it's shipped when you get charged and have a tracking number issued.
[Verizon LG G3] bucsfann20:
One week is nothing when most of us have been waiting over a month.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Oh yeah I don't care about the wait. I get pissed off when 5 different reps tell me 5 different things and the website is showing wrong info. I mean really, how hard is it to check an order status?
[Verizon LG G3] dadsterflip:
I am debating. If I should wait or pre order. Anyone get Thiers like a day before release when you pre ordered or what?
[Verizon LG G3] jfwalsh:
shipping info i got

chatted with rep, after she thought it had been shipped, she couldnt find a valid tracking number, once she realized the phone was the G3, this was her final answer:

Cassie: With the G3, I'm not really sure why it was showing as Shipped, as it is not expected to ship until the 13th. As soon as it does ship, you will have a tracking number in the email.

Maybe that answers that...

Maybe?
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I agree. I want an honest answer even if its not what I want to hear. if the 5 reps would have all said we do not know sir let me check into it and get back with you or it is a glitch it will ship the 13th or 15th or whatever that would be fine. but different answers is uncalled for!

possibly. I had preordered several before and got them the day before.

that seems about right. they usually ship out sunday night I think
[Verizon LG G3] bucsfann20:
Yeah. I've talked to a few so far and none have seemed remotely knowledgeable of their own product....
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
That's because you probably went into a authorized dealer and not a corporate store.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
Corporate discount :)
[Verizon LG G3] dmarden:
I'm super interested in this phone... but slightly nervous about getting custom recovery. I have an S4 now that I thankfully got before they screwed LOKI up. I feel badly for all the S4 users without custom recovery (and access to CM).

Guess I am sitting back a bit to see what happens.
[Verizon LG G3] bucsfann20:
I actually called and used the chat on their site. But even so, when I worked at an authorized dealer selling phones, I was well aware of any phones releasing in the near future.
[Verizon LG G3] rjacobs:
I did my pre-order today in a store. I get a corporate discount on monthly service but you have to go in to a store to get the discount.

The girl placed my pre-order for the $99 price.

The email I got from them said "order date 7/10/2014" and then "ship by 7/17/14". The rep said it will most likely ship before that so that you are guaranteed to get it by the 17th at the latest, but most likely before. Another email will go out with the tracking as soon as the phone actually ships.

Im coming from Sprint and their terrible network. I dont know if I am more excited to be getting a new phone or to be getting off of Sprint's awful network. My HTC Evo LTE has been a good phone and I dont really feel its all that out dated, but it is getting long in the tooth for sure.
[Verizon LG G3] Danno131313:
OK, so I just decided to upgrade my Galaxy S3 to the LG G2 and I got my order confirmation in my email, where it says that I will instead receive a LG G3. On the 14th. I think Verizon may have messed up. I'll tell you guys how the phone works!
[Verizon LG G3] mjforte:
Mine shows the same. Did you order through the preorder website or the normal website? I ordered through the preorder website. Interestingly my order doesn't show under My Verizon orders but shows up when I put in the preorder confirmation number. Hope my order went through okay.
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
Guess we did the exact same. As i posted before, when i called in, the vzw rep told me that they did indeed have my preorder, and will be arriving on or before the 17th. she had said it was scheduled to ship out on the 13th with fedex 2day shipping.
[Verizon LG G3] Crooke356:
This is normal. Mine says the same thing. It also did the same thing with my S5. It doesn't change until it ships.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
So interesting development. FedEX on VZW side shows it is going to be delivered tomorrow by 4:30pm. I get free overnight delivery from my company on any purchases. However, the tracking number is the same as the order confirmation number. The CSR I talked to said it does show it will delivery tomorrow on FEDEX access portal they get, but there is a conflict on his end that the item is back ordered.

My assumption - FedEX doesn't have the device and it is just incorrect. The device will not ship out or deliver until next week. No rush, just an update and inform you guys.
[Verizon LG G3] Alien-dx11:
Okay, I also just pre-ordered the phone now... I really wanted to keep my unlimited data plan, so I paid the full retail price of $599. I am really exited to get my hands on this phone, since it'll be quite the upgrade from my S3.
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
Won't Happen. I checked our systems today and friday-tues seems to be the ship date that Verizon wants to get them out on.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
So it could, by chance, ship out tomorrow then? The only reason I am trying to make sure is that it is shipping to my office with overnight delivery. My office is closed Saturday but i can be here to collect if necessary.
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
They don't do Saturday Delivery, So If it ships tomorrow, you'll see it Monday. Put it this way, once you are charged (not including bill to acct), then you know it's ready for shipment.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
Really? FedEX doesn't do overnight delivery on Saturdays? Swore i've gotten it before. Either way - thanks for the intel dude. Much appreciated!
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
FedEx does do Saturday delivery, but Verizon doesn't use it unless you you ask for it and its available.
[Verizon LG G3] Jocelyn:
Actually FedEx home delivers Tuesday though Saturday, but this only applies to residential deliveries.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
I find stealing my avatar unacceptable. ;-p
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
So bill to acct is charged right away no matter what the availability is?

Also has anyone been able to determine if the VZW Metallic Black is different than every other Metallic Black? I talked to CSRs and they said it was just the way the pictures were taken but I'm not confident in their info.
[Verizon LG G3] brb198:
So are the colors actually different for Verizon or is it just a bad picture of the device? I noticed that they names of the colors are the same.
[Verizon LG G3] Jocelyn:
Verizon's "Titanium" looks much more like jet black to me. No idea on the white model.

Edit - Verizon's color is called Metallic Black. Other carriers color is called Titanium Black.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Well a CSR said that if the color was actually different it would be advertised all over the place and it was probably just the picture. But a few of the pictures look the same as every other but most look completely different shade. So who knows
[Verizon LG G3] brb198:
I just find it absurd that at this point we still aren't sure what the phone looks like!
[Verizon LG G3] RED ZMAN:
In pretty sure it's going to look like the one in the preorder website...
[Verizon LG G3] hawkswind1:
I was assured by Verizon csr that it comes with wireless charging but for some reason I'm not trusting her lol. Anyone have info on this? The back is shaped slightly different on the Verizon variant so maybe it does have it?
[Verizon LG G3] suzook:
Its definitely black. Just saw one in store.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Thanks for the report. Was it a demo phone or a dummy unit?
[Verizon LG G3] suzook:
Dummy. It looks just like the pics. We get black, which is fine with me. Looks good in person.
[Verizon LG G3] scy1192:
I'm probably just going to pop in to the Verizon store on Thursday and get one... avoid all this shipping hassle.
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
As soon as we get our demo units, I will post pics for you guys to give you a better idea on the black version.
[Verizon LG G3] Ghost401:
LG G3 3/32 at Verizon Store

OK so I played with the Actual LG G3 Phone at a Verizon Store here in Warwick RI. Apparently Only Big stores have the actual phone on display.

So the phone looks/feels awsome. the screen is nice, all tho I have to admit the colors seem a bit washed up compared to the M8 not to mention the Galaxy s5. over all its a beautiful phone. I want to pre-order it right now but don't know how much devs Support this phone is actually going to get. I've had HTC phones since the Incredible, Thunderbolt to DNA. I gotta say the M8 is beautiful but I somehow feel like its the same S**t as the DNA since I already have a Custom M8 ROM. Does anyone have any Idea of What or good Developers that would possibly Make Custom Roms/Mods For this Device.

Awsome Phone!

Thank you guys!
[Verizon LG G3] brb198:
Thanks for the update on the black version! Some in person feedback would be great. Is everything thinking the black looks better than the white? The white is verizon exclusive as well correct?
[Verizon LG G3] leebsammy:
the LG G3 bootloader is and will remain locked.
[Verizon LG G3] bills742:
To those going the add a line, delete the line after 14 days, pay the ETF and keep the phone to preserve unlimited, what's the total cost?

When you add a line for $10, I'm assuming you have to add data for another $30 (maybe unless you switch to a dumb phone immediately). When you cancel do you actually pay the $40 and the ETF or just the ETF a fraction of the $40 (partial for the partial month of use)?
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I believe in this community. When the Verizon GS3 first launched everyone thought it couldn't be unlocked but within a couple months we had a one click unlockable bootloader.
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
I have it rooted with IOroot and hotspot hack done. Just trying to get 10 posts so I can post it up lol.
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
No wireless charging built in. In our system is reads "Wireless Charging Support", But if you read on it states that you need an accessory for it to work. At first i was shocked until i read it more.

So to clarify to everyone so there's no let downs, There is NO Wireless charging built it unless an accessory is purchased.

Personally, I'm ok with this, Because it adds thickness like the Verizon G2 did. Then you would see a lack of cases, because of the size difference.
[Verizon LG G3] jfwalsh:
will the circle case enable wireless charging?
[Verizon LG G3] Badouken:
:D

From what I've read about the circle case it should enable wireless charging.
[Verizon LG G3] supermatt9:
How is it possible that there is still so much misinformation/non-information about this phone with less than a week to go before the release?