yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G4 General] Th3Bill:
I couldn't find a way to change the settings to be more user friendly...it's something that LP was rumored to be fixing, but didn't make into what we got :(

You can use the glass protector, but since there is an ever-so-slight curve at the edge of the viewing area of the Note 4, you end up with the screen protector not touching the screen glass there, thus creating the halo. Really made the device look cheap, but with kids in my house, I need to have one on it.

It did have the kitchen sink in it. I think that was part of it. It had a lot of stuff I didn't use, so I had apps that I didn't need, settings I didn't need, etc. I guess there's a bit of a "well, it's there if you decide you want to", I just found in 5 months I didn't use most of it (heart rate, stylus, fingerprint scanner (which required an awkward hand position for me to use...is better on S6 from what I have heard) except for a few times just to say I tried them.

For me, the G4 offered 64-bit processing (which isn't really necessary now, but will somewhat future proof the phone), the crazy camera with it's equally impressive manual mode in the app. I took some low light shots last night bowling with my kids....on the Note 4, they would have been blurry or dark, the G4 gave me nice clear photos 90% of the time (using AUTO...I haven't even tried using the manual mode on this, but look forward to it). It also nearly matches the Note 4 in screen size, has the same resolution (and looks just as nice or nicer IMO), same RAM, expandable storage and changeable battery, dual app on screen, etc.

Ultimately, I really am losing: Touchwiz (not a loss to me), Stylus (used 3 times), heart rate sensor (used once for fun), fingerprint sensor (tried to use, but really didn't find it easy to use), the ability to use with Samsung VR (which I would more than likely never even consider buying), and the Samsung name.

I agree. My mom has an LG L90 (literally cost me 68 bucks) that's running LP and is FANTASTIC with it. My daughter's M8 is flawless on LP. None of the other 2014 flagships seem to have had the issues with LP that came with the Note 4. I think it had to do with their VR tech device. Note 4 I think was first device to be compatible with it, and may have something to do with the issues. Rumor it's why it took months for the Note 4 to get LP in the first place.

It's a phone that really looks much better in the hand than it does in pictures. The no side buttons looks really sleek.

So far, my only real haggles (not even really valid, as I can download an app and fix this) are the notification sounds are a bit limited...kinda cheezy, as are the ringtones. But if that's all I really don't like, I'm doing really well so far :)
[G4 General] EVOme:
As much as I thought I'd be able to do it, I am switching back to my S6e and sending the G4 back. The only benefit I am getting from it is battery life. I cannot seem to get used to the increased size. I cannot get used to simple styling. I also take a lot of photos indoors and the camera isn't as good in low light.
[G4 General] scrillakev:
I'm coming from a Samsung Galaxy S4. While I believe that is the perfect size for a phone this phone feels awesome in in the hand and in the pocket.

My only issue with this phone is that it seems to be missing taps and also not as responsive as my S4.. (Then again my S4 was running a GPE ROM and had zero bloat) Other than that though I love it, removable battery and microSD card is a big thing for me and there's no other phone in the market that offers these things.
[G4 General] One Twelve:
Would you mind taking a macro photo of this 'halo effect' and posting here. Curious to see what it looks like.

What about battery life ? longer SOT's with the note or not that much difference with G4.

Looks like 5.0 killed it. On KK it was much better.
[G4 General] Magnus3D:
My "old" phone was the Note 4 and it still sticks with me because it has it's advantages. However since i mostly use my phone to shoot photos and video with and then post online plus the whole social media stuff the LG G4 quickly replaced my Note 4 as my primary device.

I love the camera and the possibilities it opens up for me as a photographer with the LG G4. It feels just perfect in my hand despite it's poor battery performance, but i will be picking up a few spare batteries later on and also use my Note 4 as a mobile charger.

/ Magnus
[G4 General] Th3Bill:
I don't have the phone anymore. I traded it in (T-Mobile Jump). If you check out the T-Mobile Note 4 threads (accessories), there are a bunch of images of the halo. This is what it looked like image Some claim there is a glass screen protector that doesn't, however I wasn't about to chuck out $39.95 for it to find out.

Overall battery life on the G4 isn't as good as Note 4...right now. Probably a function of the different screen tech, the 6 core 64 bit processor, and slightly smaller battery. I got 3 hours screen time and 22 hours total on second charge of G4 (which I bought Sunday). I will admit it was a LOT of on, off, on, off, on, off screen usage (I tend to heavily use apps when I have screen on), as well as streamed Spotify via BT for about 2 hours and had 1 hr BT voice call...all of this with a myriad of apps syncing in the background for various sports or social media accounts. However, I haven't really tinkered with all the settings to try to eek out extra battery life. So I am sure as the battery settles in after a few charges and I get things set to how I like them, I will see much better battery life. However, I will admit that I don't mind if I have to charge daily...just as long as it gets me through my day, which means at least 16hr per charge.

LP didn't do the Note 4 any favors. Even my friend who recommended the phone to me is having a lot of issues with it. He's on VZW, I'm on T-Mobile, so it wasn't carrier specific it would seem.

---------- Post added at 01:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:03 PM ----------

Curious...how long have you had it? Wanting to see if it's newer or if you've had a chance for a few charge cycles.
[G4 General] Magnus3D:
I had the G4 since Friday the 29th so not even a week. True it needs to get a few more full charging cycles to reach maximum capacity. However i can already notice the Note 4's battery performs better than this one, but that could only be because it's able to hold the charge for slightly longer as it has a bigger capacity battery.

But i'm not that worried about it, spare batteries are cheaper on Ebay so i will pick up a few there later on.

/ Magnus
[G4 General] Th3Bill:
I agree. I can tell the G4 won't probably ever out-do the Note 4 in gross battery life.

The batteries are pretty cheap.

And that doesn't take into consideration the free extra battery/charger/microsd deal.
[G4 General] Major0CEL0T:
I personally switched from a Galaxy S5 and I gotta say... I'm in love with the G4. Such a breath of fresh air. I don't think I'm ever going back to a Galaxy device anytime soon.

Sometimes you gotta make that leap!
[G4 General] slaytanic:
I switched from the s6. Got it at launch, and even with root and a custom rom, was very unimpressed. Sold it and got the g4. Happy now :)
[G4 General] SergioA:
Hi scrillakev I'm in the same boat as you, currently quire happy with my Galaxy S4 - "GPE modded" very zippy and bloat free....

I'm searching for excuses to switch to the G4, can you help me :)

What about battery life compared to your modded S4? Is the camera such a step forward?

Thanks in advance!!!

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[G4 General] scrillakev:
Battery life seems to be about the same, however I am only in my second charging cycle. My co-worker and others have said it gets better after the 5th and 6th charge.

The camera is a HUGE difference. I used snap camera on my S4 and the pictures sucked. The G4's camera is miles better than it.

Cons

- Nothing will be faster than stock Android, the LG UI isn't bad like touchwiz but things like the LG dialer bothers me.

- Screen seems to be missing taps, however I disabled dual window and its much better now. Don't know if its the IPS technology.

Pros

- Fast Charging

- Camera

- No other phone out this year has both removable battery & microSD

I hope this helps.
[G4 General] drt054:
Coming here from my Verizon Galaxy S4. Like the change so far. Hate TouchWiz, waiting patiently for root.
[G4 General] cyang0100101:
Switched from Samsung s4. Went on a trip recently and was amazed by the camera this little guy has!
[G4 General] Z3ldaFan88:
I came from the Note Edge. So far the G4 seems a lot more responsive in terms of no or minimum lag and it picks up on screen rotation a lot faster.

It is also MUCH more comfortable in the hand (loving the curved design on the back of the G4).

Overall the Note Edge was nice and like an 8.5/10 but this G4 is as close to perfect as any phone I've owned and I'd put it at like 9.9/10.

Sent from my LGUS991
[G4 General] twinsfan14:
Came from S4. Love the screen, the camera, and the speed. Incredible phone.
[G4 General] lingo2012:
Coming from at&t Note 4 with only temp root available that was my decision to get the g4. Love the this phone ive had all three previous versions however i didnt know the screen was slightly curved which is cool and i love the leather back. Speed is never an issue but i do notice the keyboard lags sometimes.
[G4 General] sosimpleeKyrei:
I had the Note 4.

The G4 has a better camera since the Note 4 over processes images. The colors are warmer too, which is a personal preference. The manual controls, as well as the ability to take raw images via the stock camera app also contribute to it's ease of use. The gallery app also has the ability to link to various cloud services which is convenient, I don't have to have One drive installed on my phone. The ffc is also an upgrade, although both have beautifying features on by default.

The phone is much easier to manage, since it is curved on the X and Y axis it doesn't handle like a phone of 5.5", but it is very much a phablet. The leather is very nice in the hands, it gives a warmth to the phone, as well as softens what would be harsh curves. I don't mind plastic as much others, I had the Z3 before the note 4 and I personally didn't have an issue with the construction of any of the phones.

the UI is better in every way, full stop. I am not a fan of Touchwiz, I never will be. It is the least intuitive ui I have used since the 2011 Motorola photon . I don't need to say anything more about touchwiz, there are plenty of others who have written at length about it.

I really feel as if the hardware has been optimized for the software, and LG has not encumbered this phone with bloat. Don't be put off by the specs.

The display on the G4 is sufficient, the Note 4 was super amoled so blacks were deeper, although LG has employed a clever trick so as to minimize that shortcoming, because the lower and upper bezels are a reflective dark gray, and the plastic borders aren't truly black, there is nothing in the immediate vicinity to compare it to, so the phone appears black.

That's pretty much all I have to say about it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
O.k. for everyone who's traying to Flash in Vista

Donwload the files from this link: http://rapidshare.com/files/38401715/Manual_and_files.rar.html

and extract them in a new created folder like for example your desktop. Extract the USB Modem Vista in a different folder on your desktop (easy to find)

- put your device in bootloader mode (press and hold power, light and softreset button)

- connect the MDA to your computer.

- open computer management (devicemanager) in vista, rightclick computer in startmenu and select manage (see step 1)

- in computermanager open devicemanager (step 2)

- follow step 3 and 4.

After step 4 browse to the folder where you extracted the USB Modem Vista and choose next.

It will install the active sync drivers to vista and you will be able to flash.

I attached a exit bootloader file to exit bootloader mode (you can also install drivers without flashing the device)

YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO EXIT BOOTLOADER MODE!!!! EVEN BEVORE FLASHING!!!!

If you do it properly it will be done in less than 4 minutes.

Good luck.

Duanes

excuse my poor english
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dreamtheater39:
hey, the rapidshare link does not work :(

any alternate location that i can get the file from?

thanks!

San
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sstrunks84:
thanks for your help! i can finally flash through Vista!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
you can send me your email trough pm and then I can send the files to you!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
I know what you mean, I could finally use only vista as o.s.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dreamtheater39:
hey duanes!

I finally got the link to work and downloaded the file!

I could update the drivers and everything worked just fine!

Thanks a million for this, i've been looking around for this for a loooong time!

cheers m8!

San
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
No thanx, good luck flashing!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] vjj:
nonsense

Nope. In Vista with current drivers and updates the driver cannot be updated to an older one; neither in bootloader mode (uknown USB device) nor in standard mode (PocketPC).

vjj
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Don't hate if you're a noob With Vista

Download my package and see for yourself mate!

I run Vista Business for almost 6 months and I'm flashing trough Vista for quite a long time now. Even now after upgrading the Windows Mobile Device Center.

So as far as I know your post is based on nonsence!!!

As I've said many many times, you have to do it exacly the way I wrote it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] vjj:
Pro to noob

for your info, I've been using Vista for about two years.

building and flashing ROMs for 3 years now.

I do not argue with possibility to flash ROM in Vista.

I do argue with possibility to use your instruction universaly in all standard Vista installations.

I've seen and tried both possibilities myself.

Universal in boot mode:

"The best driver software for your device is already installed.

Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date.

Uknown Device."

Have you ever seen this message? I doubt.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
I've seen that message when you don't do it correctly.

I'm not going to discuss with you if it works or not. And as far as being a pro... been working at microsoft for 6 years. Cheers mate! and good luck flashing building or whatever it is that you do.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] svyatko:
Nonesence Again.

I was using vista since beta1, and i have been using WMDC since its beta stages. And i do have to confirm the method with updating your drivers with AS ones works Perfectly. Try again, but dont search for drivers, update it manualy, AND, dont forget to untick ALLOW USB CONNECTION in WMDC before pluging in a bootloaded device. That really does work a charm.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Mr Groch:
But what about Vista 64 version? This driver don't want to install on Vista 64...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Midget_1990:
use the ones from activesync for XP x64
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] thetruestar:
This isn't working for me? I tried it numerous of times... I'm using Vista Home Premium and it goes through everything- but when I started to install my ROM- the program shuts down at the part where it begins to load
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Can you please tell me more like, wich Rom and wich MDA or PDA you are using?

Did you trie to rightclick te ROM update and run it as administrator?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] thetruestar:
I had the Wizard and I was trying to update the Wizard with the Touchflo ROM
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Uhh.. is that the right ROM for that device??
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] thetruestar:
Yes... I uploaded it from my XP computer which I rarely use- but I wanna start uploading with my VISTA...

This is how it looks...

This is the message that pops up
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
I'll try to find a solotion for this!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] moeaboelela:
Man you are genius, finally I can use my Vista to upgrade my Uni…

Man you are genius, finally I can use my Vista to upgrade my Uni…

Many Many thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] umarulc:
Thank you very much as it works perfectly and I dont need anymore XP..... Thanks again
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] guinevere:
If using windows mobile device 6.1, and not active sync, do you still need to do this?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Yes, it's not about installing active sync, only some drivers to get the rom upgrade utility running.

Succes!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] guinevere:
When I installed windows mobile 6.1 (is a microsoft sync program for vista_) it installed a driver which seems to work for the UNI, so should I be able to flash too? or would I need to install the driver you have put up here too?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] JanHavlicek:
When I installed WMDC, unchecked USB connection, plugged Universal in bootloader mode, then USB Modem installed automatically (Microsoft USB Sync). I cannot use your drivers from zip package, because its older than drivers installed on PC. Now I cannot run UNI_exitbootloader.exe - "Cannot open USB port...."

When I uninstalled WMDC and uninstalled Microsoft USB Sync driver in device manager, after reboot it was installed automatically again. So I cannot flash under Vista
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
you have to select the drivers manually... indeed it wil say that the drivers are older but you have to install them anyway manually!!!

rightclick the uni in bootloader mode in the device manager and install the usb sync drivers manually by rightclinking!!!.... than is should work as it did for me and many others, i don't think you did it in the wright order?!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] JanHavlicek:
I cannot, as I said, I cannot install older drivers than these, that are already installed by WMDC.

2 screenshots:

Thanks for help
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] loney_frsu:
I can't flash in vista

I have download this file from http://rapidshare.com/files/38401715...files.rar.html

and upgrade drivers.finally I cant flash the rom,I have disable USB connection and my exec is in bootloader mode but I cant run UNI_ExitBootloader.exe in that file it says

Cannot open USB port.Please make sure,that USB connection in ActiveSync is disabled.

Also make sure, that your USB cable is properly connected.

What should I do?

change os VISTA to XP.

or to find solution for this

help me:)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] freelancex:
Amazing

This worked absolutely amazing for me :) top notch thanks...

I Tried to install mobile 6 on my xda exec and it sorta died during install and got stuck in bootloader...

I then tried to but mobile 5 back on and it came up with the stupid 101 error!

Finally decided to go do it on my XP machine, but wouldnt boot up after installed mobile 5 successfully. (Tartan Coloured Scottish screen when booting up).

Came back to use my vista machine, and found this thread.. now finally, after 4 hours have managed to get mobile 5 to install... Will see if boots up in about 10mins... Then i will try and once again put mobile 6 on... lol.

But thanks for this, works a dream!!! whoever says it does not work, needs to be slapped...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Hahahah, my point exactly... they don't do it properly!

Succes!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] iancuropula:
It does work

Installing the right drivers does work, I've just tested it on my Orange SPV M5000. Here would be a more detailed list of steps:

0. In case the HTC Universal is connected to the computer via the USB cable, disconnect it.

1. Go to Windows Mobile Device Center, choose Connection Settings and uncheck/untick "Allow USB connection";

2. Get the HTC Universal in bootload mode by pressing simultaneously the light button, the suspend/power button and the reset button (you will need the stylus for that because the reset button is in a small hole on the side);

3. Plug the USB cable in the HTC universal. Windows Vista would detect it and install by default the most recent Microsoft USB Sync driver if it hasn't done so before. This is the driver we need to replace with those provided by duane.

4. Follow duane's instructions as in the pictures provided in the download. When you get to step 4, "update driver", a new window will open. Do NOT chose the first option "Search automatically for updated driver software"!!!! If you do so, you will receive the predictable report that the driver is up to date. INSTEAD chose the SECOND option "Browse my computer for driver software". When the new window opens, use the "Browse" button to indicate the folder/directory where you have placed duane's drivers. Then press the "Next" button. Another window will open, indicating a "Microsoft USB Sync" driver. That's the one we need. Confirm the choice and let windows finish the installation.

5. With the HTC Universal STILL plugged in, launch the UNI_ExitBootloader.exe. This would be like a test everything went OK: the HTC Universal should boot up like after a soft reset. Another way to check the drivers were really changed is to check the driver's properties. It should say the driver is from 2004 instead of 2006.

6. Do not forget to reactivate the USB connection in Windows Device Mobile Center by ticking/checking the "Allow USB Connection" option.

ATTENTION: When you want to flash the ROM, first read the instructions on how to do it :). Among other things do not forget to untick the "Allow USB Connection".

COMMENTS:

1) If the HTC Universal is NOT connected to the computer via USB cable

or

if the HTC Universal is in Smartphone mode (normal operating mode) instead of

Bootloader

mode the UNI_ExitBootloader.exe will complain ""Cannot open USB port....".

2) The same error report would happen when trying to run UNI_ExitBootloader.exe while the HTC Universal is plugged in in Bootloader mode if instead of manually installing duane's drivers we alow Windows Vista to install its own drivers automatically. This is why running UNI_ExitBootloader.exe at the end is a sort of check we indeed performed the operation correctly.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] duanes:
Thanx!

For pointing it out!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jvoelcker:
Hi,

I'm struggling to download these files from Rapishare - any chance of someone emailing them to me via asp(at)tvw.net.

Thanks in advance.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Mr Groch:
I can't install driver on my Vista 64...

When I browse to directory where I have extracted this driver, and

after clicking Next - Windows says that there is already the best

driver installed for this device... I have also tried with x64 dmodem driver

from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=288753

The same result... Vista don't want to overwrite the default driver....

Pls help, becouse I can't flash my Uni!