[Device Reviews and Information] mprudic0404:
Any chance we can get a dedicated thread for this device??

from the factory is an option to unlock bootloader under DEV settings. (shouldn't be too bad when they release firmware on AGM's site next year?? lol )

i was one of a handful that ordered this a month before it was released as well, and to anyone who is curious about it. It was worth it and so far, its become my favorite phone.

(i ordered the international version with 12GB/256GB due to the slight change in how they split the radios. (international version uses full half channels, the USA spec one shares the full channel. - read the EURO SARS reports to understand more if inclined)

its not small, and needs no case , plus its top directional flashlight is a nice welcome compared to all the other devices that JUST use a camera flashlight.

I am so happy to have the HEADPHONE JACK back, and use it all the time. sure , i am stuck in the past, but to me, it sounds so much better than Bluetooth when connected to a better stereo or my old car stereo converted to garage work sound setup.

Battery life is honestly amazing, and no doubt its due to the next gen Qualcomm chipset with a massive battery. (even turning many apps to ON/not managed) still yields over 2 days with heavy use. (hopefully QUALCOMM fixed the 2 exploits on this CHIP)

thermal is great , and night vision is as well. ( these are far from perfect, but considering this is a phone - its leaps and bounds about the previous generation devices. )

Camera is good, but as others have said, its not a flagship. what is strange about the stock cameras, is they seem like its a software side that limits them, because sometimes pictures work VERY well, but its rare.

fun information for any users/future users listed below-

***stock rom is android 12 - yet ONLY file explorers can fully utilize the MICRO-SDXC card. ( no more camera to SDXC :-(

***AGM seems to have really rushed this ROM to get the device out in the public. little things like using a LIVE WALLPAPER fail and wont work. (i like using a RADAR app that always shows an updating LIVE RADAR for my background - nice for travels or if a storm is coming )

***screenshots work but somtimes hang if you email them ?

***the FCC reports for this device show that ALL VARATIONS are the EXACT SAME - (not sure how this is possible with different storage options/ thermal cam?)... does this mean the cheapest version has 12GB of RAM that is hidden by the ROM?

---https://fccid.io/2A3DR-G2---

***the thermal cam software/APK is great but way to deep for most of my uses. sure you can use it and get VERY good detailed information, but this also means adjusting TONS of settings such as distance/reflectivity/contrast/etc.... very good, but not for quick thermal checks.

*** the INFIRAY version of the G1S phone has GREAT THERMAL APK for quick uses and should have been included for less detailed needs. (its an upgraded version of the G1s APK). i think this can be side-loaded, but i can also bee a fool too, because it starts, but gives an ERROR of SERIAL FAILURE seconds later.

---infiray version of the THERMAL APP for those who want to UPGRADE their G1S or try it on the G2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qN5hM4S5zI3booGtGN9rC14AFoFpretm/view?usp=drivesdk---

***below is the APKS from the G1s that work to bring back LIVEWALLPAPERS - Live Wallpaper PICKER_30.apk is what worked for me.

---here is the FIX if you want LIVE WALLPAPERS restored . https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qHNRhW6Rth7sKNmu98myWtfmOKcynFuw/view?usp=drivesdk---

***AGM's website says that 512GB is the LARGEST SDXC card you can use, but for over 2 weeks i have used a 1TB one with ZERO issue's as an external storage option. (real sandisk 1TB red/gold from B&H photo has worked for me)

and for fun, stay way from this option under DEV menu - STEALTH_MODE.... again, this could me me acting the fool, but when i turned it on, it would NOT turn off, and had to be RESET to use the device again. ( just push X-button to turn off NEVER worked for me )

AGM wont post the STOCK FIRMWARE yet, and even gave me a strange answer, picture is below with all the details of ABOVE.

IMO- great device- and nice reminder of what made ANDROID great to me, ( options and being able to customize your OWN property ). i hope the comunity experiences this phone, as it needs to be rooted. i have tried to build TWRP/PHILS.etc... but never got it quite right.

note to users: i am using the international version on Verizon currently. it works, and works well. ( its not as fast on the internet as my old BV9900pro, but 30MBS constant UP/DN. i plan to switch to T-Mobile soon , so these number are moot. (T-Mobile unleashes the 5G speeds) (i have seen 50+MBs on Verizon if I have full 4G, but most of the time i have 50-60% signal strength on Verizon towers.