LG Review Unit:I just received my G4 from LG

[daboyal006]

I have the grey plastic version. I was sent this yesterday as part of a Youtubers reviewer trial. I'm loving it so far. The model I recieved didnt come with the final software and a non retail packaging box. Just a charging brick and micro usb wire. Anyone have questions or any fellow youtubers or trial testers.

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[partylikeaninjastar]

How does the back feel compared to the G3? To me, the G3 is very slippery. Also compared to the G3, with the G4 being slightly larger and slightly curved, would you say that it's a more or less comfortable feel in hand?

With the screen off, double tapping the volume down button opens the camera. Is holding or double tapping the volume up button still Q Memo or is it another shortcut?

Specifically, which apps are enabled for use with the QSlide and Dual Window modes?

 

[Lock-N-Load]

"didnt come with the final software" - how do you know this? Do they tell you? Please post any software version numbers - and any other version numbers on hardware and system software - you have so we can see what it compares to when it hits final retail release.

Are you USA? Who is your provider?

Did you have a choice for leather or just take what they send?

Do they give any indication of a date when the trail ends?

What is the battery size? I read today T-Mobile is NOT 3000 but 2900 oddly.

 

[daboyal006]

How does the back feel compared to the G3? To me, the G3 is very slippery. Also compared to the G3, with the G4 being slightly larger and slightly curved, would you say that it's a more or less comfortable feel in hand?

With the screen off, double tapping the volume down button opens the camera. Is holding or double tapping the volume up button still Q Memo or is it another shortcut?

Specifically, which apps are enabled for use with the QSlide and Dual Window modes?

I had the original Optimus G and G2, i skipped on the G3 but I have held it before. This one definitely has a better grip because of the diamond pattern and doesnt feel slippery at all.I believe the feel in the hand is great.The curve, you have to get used to, but i like it.

Yes double tapping volume launches the camera and double clicking the volume up launches q-memo.

I screen shot some pics for you for the other questions.


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[legend221]

@daboyal006, I'd like to thank you in advance:

Would you consider the G4 the most fast, stable and force close free Phone or Tablet you have?

How long does it take to fully charge it from almost dead to full?

Have you tried a 3rd party launcher like Nova Launcher or Apex in case there is any lag?

From 1 to 10 how would you rate the device as of now?

Any negatives that you can think of owning the G4?

Would you recommend the G4 over the Galaxy S6 or other flagship device at this time?

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[daboyal006]

"didnt come with the final software" - how do you know this? Do they tell you? Please post any software version numbers - and any other version numbers on hardware and system software - you have so we can see what it compares to when it hits final retail release.

Are you USA? Who is your provider?

Did you have a choice for leather or just take what they send?

Do they give any indication of a date when the trail ends?

What is the battery size? I read today T-Mobile is NOT 3000 but 2900 oddly.

I attached a picture of the software build etc. And yes I was told by a LG rep that this is unfinal software.

Born and raised in USA

My model is 3000 Mah

I have Verizon and T-Mobile but Its a GSM phone. I believed we were given the Korean model because the keyboard was in Korean from first bootup.

Im a up and comer Youtuber that runs Phone Tech At Work. Check us out.(Like and Subscribe) lol. Not the best but definitely working on it. LG gives chances to the small timers which I now respect LG even more now.

We didnt have a choice of the backs.

They said trial, but with the Youtuber people. I was told we can keep the device.

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[daboyal006]

@daboyal006, I'd like to thank you in advance:

Would you consider the G4 the most fast, stable and force close free Phone or Tablet you have?

How long does it take to fully charge it from almost dead to full?

Have you tried a 3rd party launcher like Nova Launcher or Apex in case there is any lag?

From 1 to 10 how would you rate the device as of now?

Any negatives that you can think of owning the G4?

Would you recommend the G4 over the Galaxy S6 or other flagship device at this time?

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I wish I can answer all your questions but its a little bit to early for a full opinion. Ive had it for about 25 hours. I actually have a S6 also(picture enclosed) .

The iPhone 6 is the most lag free phone I have but thats another story. Between the G4,S6, and the M9 I just recently returned. The M9 is definitely the most fast to me. The S6 is slowing down a little after a couple of months of use. The G4 would be second to the M9 in quickness of launching apps and non lag. But the better overall phone between the G4 and M9 so far is the G4. Between the G4 and the S6 in the overall battle is up for testing first because theyre really neck and neck. Unless you just want a bigger screen with the G4.

I charged it overnight from 0 percent and I fell asleep waiting for it to get fully charged. Lol

Lagging is definitely NOT what Im seeing now, but thats because I installed about 8 apps so far and I didnt get carrier bloat because its a unlocked model. I need to put some more memory into it first.

Force close has not happened yet. I havent tried a launcher just yet because there isnt any lag to even try one yet.

The camera is pretty amazing and I believe in my early testing better then the S6 camera. Especially with your own manual settings.

As of right now I give it a solid 9 (for now) because I love the look of the phone and the specs,screen,camera, and the curve but it cannot be perfect without further testing.

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[Lock-N-Load]

"Lag free is definitely NOT what Im seeing now" - I'm not so sure what you typed is what you meant. I hope not as that sentence implies you DO see lag and it is NOT lag free. I think you added a "free" where it should not be.

 

[daboyal006]

"Lag free is definitely NOT what Im seeing now" - I'm not so sure what you typed is what you meant. I hope not as that sentence implies you DO see lag and it is NOT lag free. I think you added a "free" where it should not be.

Haha ! It's NOT lagging is what I meant ..I'll edit

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[daboyal006]

Someone asked me in my inbox if ;okay google" from any screen is still possible since it was removed from the S6..check the picture.Its still intact

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[omersak]

Someone asked me in my inbox if ;okay google" from any screen is still possible since it was removed from the S6..check the picture.Its still intact

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Thanks for that! That makes the decision that much harder for me.

How do you find the LG UI skin in style and function compared to the S6? S6 has gone pretty clean and minimal and the G4 is still cluttered (biggest difference in both approaches can be seen in the Music app)

Thanks again!

 

[daboyal006]

Thanks for that! That makes the decision that much harder for me.

How do you find the LG UI skin in style and function compared to the S6? S6 has gone pretty clean and minimal and the G4 is still cluttered (biggest difference in both approaches can be seen in the Music app)

Thanks again!

You pretty much answered your own question. Lol

I Agree with you but the whole theming thing that Samsung and HTC is doing is really great. LG should of did it too. But you can't have it all.



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[grrrr_unt]

How do you find the "metallic" plastic back? Would you have preferred leather?

 

[daboyal006]

How do you find the "metallic" plastic back? Would you have preferred leather?

Honestly, I did want the leather because it's different and more eye catching.

I still like the one I have though . It's a hard plastic with a diamond shaped backing for grip for your fingers.

If anything, sooner or later they'll make third party removable backs on ebay or amazon in the near future that I can purchase of any material.

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[legend221]

@daboyal006 :

There has been different reviews if the LG G4 has quick charge capability. Is there anyway you can use a quick charge cable with the phone to confirm if this is true or not. Perhaps you can use the one if you have it on hand for your M8.

Quick Charge link:

pocket-lint.com/news/132825-quick-charge-2-0-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it

LG G4 example as below:
Boredatwork also has a great video review. Screenshots indicate quick charge 2.0 capability which many have not mentioned in other reviews.

https://youtu.be/P8t9_uh4uKU

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[daboyal006]

@daboyal006 :

There has been different reviews if the LG G4 has quick charge capability. Is there anyway you can use a quick charge cable with the phone to confirm if this is true or not. Perhaps you can use the one if you have it on hand for your M8.

Quick Charge link:

pocket-lint.com/news/132825-quick-charge-2-0-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it

LG G4 example as below:
Boredatwork also has a great video review. Screenshots indicate quick charge 2.0 capability which many have not mentioned in other reviews.

https://youtu.be/P8t9_uh4uKU

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Oh really, lets see right now

I will test it out now, I have a quick charger from my S6.

20% at 11:05 ETD ..will edit post with results

Update:


11:54 ETD.. 75%

12:42...98% ..ehh

55% in 49 min...But the end of the charging time it gets slow.



Pretty fast in my opinion until the end of the charge. I didnt use the phone and screen was off.

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[ivneetsingh]

Is it worth upgrading from g3 ? It's still working great for me

 

[daboyal006]

Is it worth upgrading from g3 ? It's still working great for me

I never had the G3, one of the only phones I kept going back and forth about purchasing. I had the original Optimus G and G2 though. But based on what I've seen in G3 reviews and matter of opinion. This is a good upgrade if you want a better camera, the display is better and the Snapdragon 808 processor is optimized for battery and warming up issues then the 805. Also, if you can get your hands on the leather options, personal style is definitely worth the upgrade.

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[onlinejobwork]

Is that any option to disable or enable tap to wake and camera OIS? any battery saving feature ? How is signal strength of radio quality ? is audio quality better than any recent phone ? Except M9

 

[ivneetsingh]

Thanks for the quick reply, looks like I'll wait and see how much is it priced and how much will be able to sell my g3 for, how's the display in direct sunlight, g3 suffers from this as the screen is really dull in terms of color and overall brightness