Canadian LG G5 discussion

[mrnovanova]

Hey guys I just got my G5 almost 2 months after release. I was one of the bashers at first wasn't impressed with the looks but I decided to give it a chance, looks isn't everything. Got the camera module, the spare battery. Trying to make the most out of my G5 experience. So far, gotta say it's actually better than I thought it would be.

What do you guys think of it? [emoji2]

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[kjwaugh]

I really like my new G5 also. I got it on April 8, works great, I can't believe how fast and stable it is. I charge my phone once every 2 days usually - it took a week or two for the battery to get used to me but now it has settled down.

 

[mrnovanova]

I really like my new G5 also. I got it on April 8, works great, I can't believe how fast and stable it is. I charge my phone once every 2 days usually - it took a week or two for the battery to get used to me but now it has settled down.

Whoa! Every 2 days. I've only had it a couple of days but so far I haven't gotten a full day of battery, hence the 2nd battery, but yeah it works well as far as software goes; I wish they had worked on the UI a bit more and that applying a theme actually applied to settings. I might be a bit biased though coming from an s7 edge. But it's a lot better than what I expected, that's for sure.

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[mrnovanova]

So what's the status on rooting? Is it a no go for our variant?

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[Pphish20]

Whoa! Every 2 days. I've only had it a couple of days but so far I haven't gotten a full day of battery, hence the 2nd battery, but yeah it works well as far as software goes; I wish they had worked on the UI a bit more and that applying a theme actually applied to settings. I might be a bit biased though coming from an s7 edge. But it's a lot better than what I expected, that's for sure.

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Try going into dev options and enabling GPU rendering of 2d, and also possibly forcing GPU rendering of screen composite...
I have only 2d rendering turned on my H850 and I reg get 40hrs battery life with 6+ hrs sot with heavy use!

 

[mrnovanova]

Try going into dev options and enabling GPU rendering of 2d, and also possibly forcing GPU rendering of screen composite...
I have only 2d rendering turned on my H850 and I reg get 40hrs battery life with 6+ hrs sot with heavy use!

Awesome. Thanks. Did not know that actually helped to reduce power consumption. Any drawbacks?

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[Pphish20]

Awesome. Thanks. Did not know that actually helped to reduce power consumption. Any drawbacks?

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I'm not entirely sure that it does, but it would make sense that it would as it takes the load off CPU and utilizes our energy efficient GPU... Also turn down animations to .5

No drawbacks that I've noticed and I've had it enabled for weeks now. No lags, no heat... Your home screen might redraw when u first enable, but that's it.
Like I said I'm not totally sure it helps power consumption, but hasn't seemed to affect it adversely in any apparent way

 

[mrnovanova]

I really thought there would be more canadian users. I guess root is a no go?

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[hoiguen]

Hi, is H831 factory unlocked?

 

[ForgottenSolstace]

Hi, is H831 factory unlocked?

No, if you bought your lg g5 through a carrier, it is locked. Even with wind. As a wind customer, I was told I must wait 3 months (after purchase date) for wind to unlock -- and even then, it costs 30 dollars.

If you're here, on XDA, chances are you're better off unlocking yourself. I don't believe there is a method available as of now, but a method may soon be made available in the next year.

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I really thought there would be more canadian users. I guess root is a no go?

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Not in the least. Those watching the T-Mobile root thread will know that a root method was just released today, requiring the use of LG developer software and a .tot file. In addition, a fix is needed to prevent package verification. Although the process is lengthy, requiring fastboot, it's quite likely that we'll see root methods for other variants of the lg g5 come out in the coming months.

Yes, there are far fewer Canadian users than T-mobile users, but with time, we should expect to see root on the h831 Canadian variant.

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[mrnovanova]

Thanks for the reply. I'm just surprised that there hasn't been a Canadian thread created previously.

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[tahahawa]

Root shouldn't be hard, if we follow the same process as the H830. Get a TOT and repack it right. But, easier said than done.

 

[kjwaugh]

No, if you bought your lg g5 through a carrier, it is locked. Even with wind. As a wind customer, I was told I must wait 3 months (after purchase date) for wind to unlock -- and even then, it costs 30 dollars.

If you're here, on XDA, chances are you're better off unlocking yourself. I don't believe there is a method available as of now, but a method may soon be made available in the next year.

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Not in the least. Those watching the T-Mobile root thread will know that a root method was just released today, requiring the use of LG developer software and a .tot file. In addition, a fix is needed to prevent package verification. Although the process is lengthy, requiring fastboot, it's quite likely that we'll see root methods for other variants of the lg g5 come out in the coming months.

Yes, there are far fewer Canadian users than T-mobile users, but with time, we should expect to see root on the h831 Canadian variant.

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Here's hoping. I have (so have most of us) seen this urgency and with real jealousy, watching the poor ugly stepsister (or brother) get ignored: the Canadian versions frequently are low on the priority list. We all should calm down a bit - it will come in time - it sometimes takes 6 months to a year for the bootloader unlock to come about. Those of us who have played the waiting game before have been eventually rewarded. I always have the utmost respect for the devs who come through for us - so lets give them some space and time to work their magic in peace.

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I got mine - security patched for May, now sporting version 10D.

 

[unibombz]

Can someone post the LG G5 Canadian variant model number / code name.
I am asking this because my friend wants to root his LG G5 that he just picked up. I realize from the posts here there is no root method for it.
and as for waiting, yes the Canadian variants generally take a bit to get going.
Appreciate it

 

[futures]

Can someone post the LG G5 Canadian variant model number / code name.
I am asking this because my friend wants to root his LG G5 that he just picked up. I realize from the posts here there is no root method for it.
and as for waiting, yes the Canadian variants generally take a bit to get going.
Appreciate it

I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book

Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.

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Thanks for the reply. I'm just surprised that there hasn't been a Canadian thread created previously.

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Because we're ashamed to admit we paid about twice as much for our LG G5 compared to our neighbours - oops neighbors

I've posted a couple generic threads on accessories, etc. Upgraded 5 family phones to the LG G5, working well so far. Have to admin my past Samsung Note series phones did seem to perform better under direct sun. But at least I don't have to worry about burn ins with the G5. Had burn in issues, although minor, with a couple Samsung phones.

 

[mrnovanova]

I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book

Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.

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Because we're ashamed to admit we paid about twice as much for our LG G5 compared to our neighbours - oops neighbors

I've posted a couple generic threads on accessories, etc. Upgraded 5 family phones to the LG G5, working well so far. Have to admin my past Samsung Note series phones did seem to perform better under direct sun. But at least I don't have to worry about burn ins with the G5. Had burn in issues, although minor, with a couple Samsung phones.

I've had every single Amoled samsung flagship and never had a burn in. That is what I consider a non issue. Unless you keep your phone for 5 years. I do appreciate the nice whites and we'll balanced color reproduction of the G5 though I miss the deep black of Amoled.

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[mrnovanova]

Anyone able to confirm that VoLTE works on the Rogers network? I have a Fido phone with Rogers firmware on the Rogers network but VoLTE doesn't work. Just want to confirm that it's just me before calling it in.

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[crzygrmn]

Anyone able to confirm that VoLTE works on the Rogers network? I have a Fido phone with Rogers firmware on the Rogers network but VoLTE doesn't work. Just want to confirm that it's just me before calling it in.

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I am sure to read somewhere volte is only with my5 or something.
As you know. Might not. Fido is rogers.
Volte only works with rogers sim.


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[mrnovanova]

I am sure to read somewhere volte is only with my5 or something.
As you know. Might not. Fido is rogers.
Volte only works with rogers sim.


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I have a Rogers SIM. VoLTE works just fine on my S7 edge. Just doesn't work on my G5. I just need someone with Rogers to confirm that VoLTE works for him/her that's all. [emoji2]

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[unibombz]

I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book

Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.

OK, thanks. So as it stands right now for the H831 -- there is no ROOT / Recovery and ROMs available for it yet. As it is a new device and things take time to dev. Hate to say I am so use to Samsung, so I have never worked on a LG too get root and recovery. I am not in too much rush for a ROM, but root is key. Thanks for the info, keep me posted. I will keep my eyes on this thread