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[LG V20 Real Life Review] RojasTKD:
I usually can keep my phone charges, in the car, desk, night stand. Today we where doing Hurricane prep listening to Spotify while working, watching YouTube while in the car driving from place to place. Had to set the screen to auto brightness to deal with the BRIGHT sunlight outdoors. After about 3.5 to 4 hours of use and 1 hour and 30 minuts of screen on time I was down to about 38% battery. I had to drive home and grab my power bank. I've only had my V20 for 2 months.

Not impressed!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] rudbwoy:
I'm still on stock H91810k. How 'bout you?
[LG V20 Real Life Review] RojasTKD:
Stock AT&T H910.

Just got my new Note 8 and yesterday I had 7 hours and 44 minutes of on time and 3 hours and 10 minutes of screen on time and was at 50% battery. That far better than my 2 to 3 month old V20.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] rudbwoy:
Whoa. That's really good.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Zenroid:
Can I ask if you are ok with where the fingerprint sensor is located seriously thinking about getting note 8 as well v20 screen on time is getting worse and worse everyday
[LG V20 Real Life Review] RojasTKD:
It is a bit of a nuisance especially at first. I've learned to adjust my grip so I grab the phone a little higher up than I used to and this makes the fingerprint scanner easier to reach. Since the Note 8 as narrower than traditional phones due to the new display format going it higher is easier while still being able to hold the device securely.

Still not ideal but manageable and definitely not something that would keep me from buying the Note 8.

I'm also using the facial recognition feature in conjunction with the fingerprint scanner. It's not something I thought I'd be into, but it works really well even in conditions I assumed it would not, like low light and slightly of angle.. So if I don't feel like doing for the fingerprint scanner I can just got the power button while holding the Note 8 and it will unlock.

Note I do have slightly bigger hands than most.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] RojasTKD:
I disagree. If I have to change the battery every four hours of heavy (not even that heavy), somethings terribly wrong. If it was just one battery swap, maybe I could agree but I'd need at least 3 or 4. Luckily I'm usually able to keep my batter topped off most regular days. Removable batteries is no excuse to have horrid battery life.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] sobriquet506:
:rolleyes: Neat thing about a removable battery: it lets you swap out for a bigger unit.

I have a 6700 mAh battery in my H918, and haven't plugged in before bedtime in months. I can stream hours of video with full brightness and no thought for power. And that's the small option, the ZeroLemon unit is 10000 mAh, I just don't need that much.

In the end, the phone is only as smart as the user. I guess we can lead a horse to water.... but we can't keep removable batteries on the market if the people are too limited to use them :crying:
[LG V20 Real Life Review] RojasTKD:
:rolleyes: 6700mAh battery, no thanks. I'm content with a normal size battery that can get me normal size battery life like other devices. Then a spare on those rear occasions I need it. The V20 should be commended for having a removable batter (probably the last higher end smart phone to offer one), but not it's battery performance.

I'm smart enough to want normal battery life out of a normal size battery, removable or not. :crying:
[LG V20 Real Life Review] julian67:
I voted "bad" because real world battery life is actually inferior to the 2012 Samsung Galaxy Note II it replaces. Naturally in lab tests the V20 massively outlasts the 2012 vintage Note II but I don't live in a lab. It's the only aspect of the phone that isn't a considerable improvement. I knew that if I listen to streams using the high quality audio with decent earphones the V20 isn't going to last like a modern Samsung or iPhone, or even Xiaomi, but I am a little surprised how it's not better. The replaceable battery is a necessity, not a luxury. Anyway it is mitigated by Quick Charge and the fact that the device seems to me to be just about beyond criticism in every other meaningful way.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] redmyth79:
Yes the battery life sucks stock but they do make a 4200mah now that fits in stock place no issues. I bought it and I get 6hours 44 minutes screen on. Much much better then the stock 3200 with no added size as it fits in stock compartment and cover.

Recommend to any V20 user.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Once in a while, when your significant other yells at you, you might use your phone a bit less. Rate this thread to express how the LG V20's battery performs under light use. A higher rating indicates that the device goes a long time when you're using the phone sparingly: no gaming or video/audio streaming, light web browsing, some calling and texts, etc.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
I'm not a heavy user. About an hour to two of screen time per day. I listen to music through the speaker at work. When I plug in at bedtime, I have at least 50% battery left.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Honey Panda:
light user here too.

SOT is about 2 hours with phone idle the # 1 user of battery. At this rate the phone gets 1 charge per 7 days with 15% left.

On the odd heavy day(s) SOT is over 6 hours. This phone gets the best out of it when used hard and hates sleeping.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Is the LG V20 as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the LG V20 is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the LG V20 is a beautiful phone.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the LG V20 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
Meh. It ain't no Note 7. That said, what wows me is performance first. My phone will be in a case which means aesthetics is moot.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Pick_A_Name:
The design isn't exciting, but honestly I didn't think much of the glass note 7. That stupid thing fell out of my pocket while I was laying down and cracked the back and the camera lens cover. as douger1957 said it'll be in a case anyway.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] iLLxLBPSTi:
agreed...the quality of my N7 was amazing...as for the V20, screen looks great...i like the simplicity of the design...performance is great as well!!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Skripka:
It is an elegant understated design IMHO, least in the titanium color. Done well. Varying materials match colors (matching Al to plastic ain't easy), feels good in the hand for a naked phone (most are ice cubes).
[LG V20 Real Life Review] digitalart:
before everyone was complaining about samsung and others that they dont use "premium" materials.

Now when they do glass/metal is bad also. Easy to crack, fingerprint magnet and at the end you put case on it so what's the point really?! just higher premium price. every phone in case will look almost the same no matter if its glass or metal or plastic but people wanted so they have it
[LG V20 Real Life Review] masondoctorjt:
I think my V10 felt more solid, but this phone is great too!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] emdroidle:
I must concur with you. I in particular liked the steel rails of the V10, which were attached to the main body. I suspect the V20 would have done better in the torture test of trying to bend the main body if it still had the steel rails. Looks like most of the rigidity of the V20 comes from aluminum back, which isn't fully attached. :( True, that was a torture test, but still...
[LG V20 Real Life Review] spiderx_mm:
it's not shiny armor nor glossy glass. But since Optimus G Pro, I stick to LG products for their build quality. G Pro, G 3, G Flex 2 and now V20, all these guys looks and feels solid in my hand.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] kparikh82276:
I'm coming from note 4. I feel that the built quality is nice. For metal phone it's light in hand, big enough to fit the hands. Nice to hold.

Also the screen is awesome. So far I'm liking the phone.

I wish I had note 7, but due to their fiasco, I purchased this and I'll be with it for some time now. I don't plan on getting a new phone until this one dies.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] zara1:
as for the V20, screen looks great:)
[LG V20 Real Life Review] StarCommand:
Honestly, I don't think it's the nicest looking phone I've ever had.

But, It fits in my hand perfectly and compared to my old samsung phones, it feels much more solid. Compared to the note 5, I can reach all of the screen with one hand no problem. I like the more rugged, metal look of the phone.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] men+at+work:
They have an obviously flawed camera glass design that is shattering for thousands of people for no reason and LG is refusing to own the issue as usual. Otherwise it feels like good quality.

Just be prepared to have a useless camera.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
Maybe it has a kind of industrial look. but it is tough as hell! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2El1Fo8Pqc 1000Ft drop and it still works lol!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] RdT21:
Who needs a glass back that easily cracks. It'll be in a case anyway as pointed out well in most posts. Mine had a case from the moment I bought it. Just a cheap $4 at first but bought the ringke onyx and spigen tempered glass instantly as well.

Purchased dbrand stickers as well for the rear dual cam since the factory installed clear plastic ones seems to be not durable and won't last long. Though I still have them on for addt'l layer of protection. I find drop protection more useful than waterproof or dust proof ability.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] rowlin:
Durability

Speaking of durability, a guy dropped a V20 a thousand feet from a drone onto a concrete parking lot, and the camera glass didn't break, the phone was actually still functional. The glass seems to be more vulnerable to a scratch or maybe a direct hit, a guy scratched it with a box cutter and the glass cracked, something a protective skin should help with.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] kparikh82276:
Ok gang, v20 has to be one of my ever lasting phones.

I've dropped it a few times (with case one and off) no issues.

Now my wife is using it, and it got into my little ones possession, and Bam .... To the floor ... Initially there was issues with the microphone. Saw the headphone icon on the top. I did the insert and pull out of headphone trick people mentioned on blog, after I did a soft reset.

I even cautiously or tried to replicate the drop see if it would goggle loose pieces together.

But after 2 days of waiting the headphone icon disappeared and my wife called me to see if mic was working and it was I was able to hear her.

So just getting it out there for anyone else with a similar predicament .... It's not solution but at least it will provide some hope for the problem to just wait it out.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Skripka:
Lucky. When I had a v20, lots of horror stories every week on Reddit about minor bumps breaking camera glass. One nice thing about the v20--a million screws but it is easy to tear apart and replace things if they die.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the LG V20 feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Geeks Empire:
is the metal body steady on palm of hand or sliding?!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] shadowjin:
I like the phones bodystyle. I also didn't mind the weighted feel of the V10.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] rowlin:
At first It felt a bit too slippery for me, the first week I dropped it 2 or 3 times. A case solved that problem but adds bulk. I just got a dbrand skin, it's a matte finish so it's not slippery at all, and retains the original thin profile which feels great.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] FredyOliva:
Dear Friends,

Is there a way to do a full backup from Wizard memory? I'd like a backup that if I have formated my Wizard, just use this back up to restore the way the moment that I backed up and then don't need install anything else case the back up will restore include the programs and settings.

Regards,

Fredy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] asctony:
I have used SPB Backup many times on both my MDAs. I have done this because of Flashing ROMs frequently without any problems. SKTOOLS is another backup app. Some of the ROMs have another Backup app which I have not used, so I cannot talk about them.

I also use PPCPimBackup to backup my Contacts and Calendar. It is free and can be found doing a search.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] thezoltar:
I've been using Sprite Backup for a couple of years now (since WM2002) and have been very satisfied with the product and the tech service.

www.spritesoftware.com
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] asctony:
Here is a site to check comments on both backup apps. This may help you to decide on what you would like to try. One is free the other costs.

http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10134
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] FredyOliva:
Dear Friends, thanks both to answer my question.

I have one more doubt. Is these programs that you suggest do a full backup? Like as, I´ll click in one button in these programs and all my cell phone will be back up and then, when I format it, just click in another button in these programs and my cell phone will back to the point that I did the back up?

I´d like some program that do this way the back up.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] asctony:
Yes, I have flashed a new ROM or did a Hard Reset and then restored and it was back to what I had when I did the Backup.

I just click on one button to activate program, gives me option to do Full Backup, click on Yes, takes about 7-10 minutes then done and Reset. I store backup on my SD Card. To restore, just click on Backup file.exe and takes about 7 - 10 minutes. Very simple.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] FredyOliva:
Dear Friend,

Then it´s exactly that I want. Can u send me this program?

Sorry, but what´s the name of this program?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] asctony:
You may purchase the program from this site.

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] FredyOliva:
Dear Friend, really thanks by the suggestion. I downloaded the program from PPCWarez and it worked perfecty.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the LG V20. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] BlackKnight23:
I love LGs take on Android. I see some room for improvement but I'd rate it 7 out of 10.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Eatmybullet:
I moved from a rooted G3 and immediately missed the Google Now launcher, so I threw that on. I should probably give LGs skin a shot before I change over completely.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
I didn't much care for the LG skin. Then again, I was stymied by the lack of an app drawer which I now know is a setting adjustment away. I'm using the Pixel launcher now. I'm more comfortable with that having been a Google Now launcher user.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Kief_haring:
How do you like the Pixel Launcher? I had to go with Google Now launcher (coming from a N-6P). Wanting to try something else though...
[LG V20 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
I give an 8/10 to the themes. I Wish they have done at least about 200+ themes before actually adding that to the setting. Then again,,,, it is better than nothing. Think about it as a CM theme store but very limited (probably "yet") maybe after a couple of weeks they allow others to create new themes, or they themselves do a couple of 100+ more
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
I miss the cards page. You can get it by tapping the "G" twice. Accessing the app drawer means tapping a carat near the bottom of the screen. Otherwise, it's the same as Google Now.

I'm intrigued by the Google Assistant available on the Pixel. I trying to cobble together bits and pieces of it. If we can get root and access to build.prop, we can get most of that feature.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-get-pixel-launcher-assistant-and-more-on-your-android/
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Kief_haring:
So I actually have the cards page on my V20. I just went with the Google Now launcher. And in terms of the assistant, I downloaded ALLO & it has G Assistant built in now. Or at least a "preview version" of it. It is pretty awesome too!!!

(I realize that taking a clip of the cards page doesn't show that it is an actual page of my "home screens" but it is all the way to the left like it is on Google Android N.)
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Kief_haring:
I did the best I could to take a screen shot of how I have the Cards page all the way to the left of my home screens like on clean Android N...
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Jooosty:
3 themes!?!?!?!? Cmon man.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Natureboy72:
Ok, on the stock launcher is there anyway to change the grid size? Its an option to change it in the "regular" home but not the "home and app drawer"
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Swizzle82:
Just got my V20 and I'm trying to give it a review.. Definitely a step up from the G4 G5 and V10.. Probably the best they've done.. The user interface is no longer cartoonish and has a much more sophisticated look to it.. The phone itself feels sturdy but still sleek. It went through 60,000 qc tests and it was also given a high military grade for strength.. They moved the volume buttons back to the side and I'm having a lot of trouble adjusting. The rear button design was perfect and genus.. They took away a couple of apps I really preferred, but they're take on what Google is wanting these manufacturers to start putting out, is awesome. It's the closest they've come to perfecting a blend of Lg originality with Google's streamlined material design. So far I'm very impressed. The Quad Dac damn near blows my speakers out in my Mercedes which has a Harmon Kardon surround system. Think about that, a phone blowing out a top of the line surround system.. Crazy to think how far we've come since Nokia. The camera I'll play with as the days come, but the only thing I don't like about the ui is it could use a tad bit more color and the notification menu could use a little contrast for separating cards.. Also where did smart notice and their stock calculator go. The LG calculator had an option to review history which I used frequently. Overall I'm pretty pleased having had every flagship of theirs excluding the G5..
[LG V20 Real Life Review] kparikh82276:
New to LG. My first phone with lg is this v20.

The OEM skin needs a lot of work. I'm getting used to it.

I was going to slap on Nova but I'm sticking out. Thus far not bad.

Options for app drawer are in setting (initially I was not too thrilled with no app drawer and having apps on the main screen, that is apple boring)

There's no posting for DAC. But I'm very impressed. The earlier poster mentioned how the Mercedes speaks got blown, I have to check it out on my car stereo, I'm still using BT.

Over all loving the functioning of the phone.

Coming from note series, I do miss the stylus.

OEM has a screen shot app I just wish it was more versatile like the note 4 series stylus with cropping and drawing and sharing. With the OEM screen shot it seems there's multiple steps in getting the shot then cropping and then writing on it and then sharing it. Maybe I'll have up get use to the steps.

KP
[LG V20 Real Life Review] bobafx:
if you were looking for more themes and customization, just use the lg smart world app. should be able to download it on your phone via the browser.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] Kil4Thril:
I thought it was awful, too. Then I found the Capture+. It's great. Works very, very well. It's in the pull down, or can be added to the home buttons or second screen in display options. Play with it for a few minutes
[LG V20 Real Life Review] jg172137:
No bad ****er
[LG V20 Real Life Review] axaman943:
I've always preferred Stock UI over OEM Skins, especially Touch Wizz or Sense UI, and i would never get a chinese phone such as Huawei or XiaoMi just for their Chinese iOS looking version of Android they design... So i'm pretty much happy with LG UI, installed Nova Launcher to get a more "next to stock" experience. Love the theme engine and Bencze Themes, theming is much more complete than Xperia's themes for instance.

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you can download many more from the phone theme app directly, otherwise you can find 10 more themes on this forum:good::good::good:
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how well you can see the LG V20's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
It's OK. I have yet to own a phone where outdoor viewability is great.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] stillbrad:
Out door brightness is not good at all. I would give it a 6 at best. Coming from the best screen in the world the N7, this screen leaves alot to be desired. The N7 had unbelievable outdoor brightness.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] KUSOsan:
Never got to see the N7 but V20 gets bright enough for use in the sun down here in South Florida provided you keep the brightness on auto. It doesn't get as bright if you turn off auto and put the brightness slider all the way up. The only thing bad is the colors get kind of washed out in max brightness mode but when you are viewing in direct sunlight, fine details get washed out anyways.
[LG V20 Real Life Review] my_handle:
Not bad for me. I also don't expect 4k TV quality
[LG V20 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
lol true thing. i mean, why would you want a 4k display on a phone if not to drain your battery way faster? i did a test on my own about playing a video in 1440p (which is the closest to 4k in a phone so far) and i also did one with 1080p. and as i expected, it last longer with 1080p resolution than with 1440p. And their qualities looked exactly alike. So, 1440p is not that much of a difference in a phone from 1080p :cowboy: I play in 1080p all the time. Now, when i want to see something in true 4k, i cast from my phone to my 4k tv and voila! it wont directly affect the phone's battery (except for the amount of data that is being streamed from the phone to the tv which also causes battery draining, but significantly less battery drain than if played on my phone)
[LG V20 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
How well do you know your fifty shades of grey? Rate this thread to express how good the LG V20's display contrast is. A higher rating indicates that black is true black, rather than a very dark gray.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG V20 Real Life Review] douger1957:
Definitely not a Note 7, which sets the standard for true blacks. I'll bet this screen is easier on the battery.