Longest running bootloop-free G4

[heroutm]

Followup to my above post-

I called LG's support line, US branch. I only had to tell them the phone wasn't booting and they immediately mentioned the word bootloop by assumption (guess they are getting extremely common) and agreed to help even with my no warranty SEA version. Though she said they'd be sending me a new US carrier G4 instead of repairing my H815 SEA version. They're not charging me for anything apparently.

Now I still might end up hitting a snag. The original LG battery failed and expanded enough to actually pop off the back cover. Given the fire hazard involved, I disposed of it immediately. Official LG batteries were $40 at the time, too pricey compared to higher quality third party ones. Got a TQTHL instead and it works great. But i'm concerned that this may impact my ability to get service. The LG rep said she didn't know how the service center would handle the situation, though suggested I try sending it in anyways with the replacement. So i'm including the replacement battery and a note explaining it. Hopefully they will be accommodating, we'll see...

I don't know how this works in country, but our justice allows us to unlock bootloader, root, install own software and so on. If phone damages somehow, company you bought phone from must prove that your software, your modification or your new non original battery caused that issue (which is bootloop). I I think that bootloop issue is not related to root, installing own ROM or using non-original battery. It's caused by poor build quality on motherboard because LG wanted to save and earn ass much they can. Guess what. I bought also original LG Crystal Guard CSV-100 cover for my LG G4 Titan and its corners were damaged after one week. Corners were simply cracking..

I hope that lawsuit will change they their mind and they will start repairing all devices even with expired warranty or they will offer to all LG G4 owners money back or new, non affected phone. (Btw. all new SN mobos - even manufactured in 2017 aren't bootloop resistant). They still changed nothing.

 

[Loulou-13]

You will get Nougat only if your and others LG G4 around the world survives. I doubt about it. :laugh: :fingers-crossed: :good:

i see but still we would get it..:fingers-crossed:

Good news !!!!! I didn't have see internet for nougat update before.........but recently, many french articles confirm that there will have N update for lg g4 h815 on some weeks ....

 

[raptorddd]

Good news !!!!! I didn't have see internet for nougat update before.........but recently, many french articles confirm that there will have N update for lg g4 h815 on some weeks ....

it will LG said V10 on Q2 AP/MAY/JUN its already released for korean was released on may.. its been more then a week lets see how long it takes for rest of world to get it.. then Q3 that beign JUL/AGO/SEP so they say v10 and G4 is similar so maybe they just do minor modifications. and we might have it sooner. or my give is AUGUST fpr korea. then maybe SEP.OCT for rest of world :fingers-crossed:

 

[roshandes]

hello team,

i got a good offer on New H818P Dual Sim model. just wanted to confirm whether i should buy it or leave due to this bootloop issue.?

 

[arvarobert]

Leave it!

 

[heroutm]

Don't buy!.., my LG G4 601 botlooped week ago after 1 year and 2 months!

 

[Diatomix98]

Don't buy!.., my LG G4 601 botlooped week ago after 1 year and 2 months!

Exactly the same thing as yours! Threw the phone and decided to get an S8+. Never getting another LG no matter how enticing the new ones are.

 

[kessaras]

haha , all of us that post here , in a few days or weeks we will post back that its dead.
Mine now is at the edge of the cliff !
its sensors started to freak. When i hold it in portrait it thinks i hold it in landscape and reverse. The orientation is always wrong
i guess im gonna kiss my g4 bye bye very soon !

 

[DsturbD]

So I'm probably gonna jinx myself but I have a 505 h811, got it in June 2015 and have had no issues at all. Don't know what people do with their phones to get a bootloop. I play games, surf, take lots of photos and vids...maybe I just got lucky

 

[Mr.Bombastic]

I am still waiting... SN 508, bought in January 2016. I have 3 years of warranty (2 standard + 1 extended). I hope to get my money back till then.

 

[maxauvy]

Hi there!

H815 here, bought in decembre 2015. Started to bootloop about 2 weeks ago...

Just got it repaired by LG for free, but I'm gonna sell it (probably) as I now own a OnePlus 3T. I'll surely miss this phone, the usability was great, the slightly curved screen/back too...

 

[Loulou-13]

hi !
my h815 is back to the SAV ....motherboard changed (and new imei) ,and i sell it !!!! finish with LG !!!

Now i have a Samsung A5 2017 for only 350€ ,i loose G4 camera quality (but this A5 is enought fine !) but ALL the rest are very good ! fingerprint...etc... the hardware is great for gaming too.....the screen super-amoled is one of the best ....AND !!!!!! i win a SPECTACULAR battery life !!!! incredible !!! wooow!!!!! 7 to 8 hours of SOT (economic mod with lot of surf in 4g ,facebook....etc...) i don't regret this G4 at all....
i recomend !!!!! :good: :angel:

 

[Diatomix98]

Hi there!

H815 here, bought in decembre 2015. Started to bootloop about 2 weeks ago...

Just got it repaired by LG for free, but I'm gonna sell it (probably) as I now own a OnePlus 3T. I'll surely miss this phone, the usability was great, the slightly curved screen/back too...

Hi, I just ordered a 3T yesterday as well. May I know how the 3T does in compared to the G4? The most concerned part for me seems to be the screen, very scared to have a worse screen.

 

[maxauvy]

Hi, I just ordered a 3T yesterday as well. May I know how the 3T does in compared to the G4? The most concerned part for me seems to be the screen, very scared to have a worse screen.

Hi

Actually the 3T is very good, even compared to my beloved G4. The screen is really bright and clear, the colors are beautiful (especially if you switch the color profile to sRGB), you won't notice that the screen resolution is lower, due to the AMOLED display. Clearly, AMOLED is awesome, particularly outdoor in sunlight.

The only thing that's better with the G4 is the way you hold it in hand (curved back & screen, position of the vol +/- and home buttons...). I reguarly switch the screen on (for the 3T) when getting it out of my pocket, but that's not a "real" problem.

The battery life is reaaaally good with the 3T, I run LOS14.1 and get 4 days of battery (approx 10hrs SOT) without any particular optimization (only Naptime + performance profile set to "efficient").

I hope you won't get disappointed by your new phone

 

[Diatomix98]

Hi

Actually the 3T is very good, even compared to my beloved G4. The screen is really bright and clear, the colors are beautiful (especially if you switch the color profile to sRGB), you won't notice that the screen resolution is lower, due to the AMOLED display. Clearly, AMOLED is awesome, particularly outdoor in sunlight.

The only thing that's better with the G4 is the way you hold it in hand (curved back & screen, position of the vol +/- and home buttons...). I reguarly switch the screen on (for the 3T) when getting it out of my pocket, but that's not a "real" problem.

The battery life is reaaaally good with the 3T, I run LOS14.1 and get 4 days of battery (approx 10hrs SOT) without any particular optimization (only Naptime + performance profile set to "efficient").

I hope you won't get disappointed by your new phone

Thanks a ton! You are making me more looking forward to getting it.
Oh between, does the camera on 3T actually perform a lot worse or actually equally?

 

[Mr.Bombastic]

I found a LG G4 looking brick on the table earlier today. Lasted exactly year and a half - SN 508

 

[heroutm]

My LG G4 SN601 bootlooped after 1 year and 2 months. Because of unlocked bootloader and LineageOS installed, LG didn't repaired or refunded my phone (they said that LineageOS killed it, WHAT A BULL****, asshooles!!). Only after an argue with local seller I got my money back. LG never again! ... I won't buy anything from them again, not even hairdrainer! LG was a big mistake, they don't make so good quality products like before (many years in past). I bought iPhone 7 128GB instead. I hope that people in US CA will crush LG and all affected customers will get their money back even if out of warranty.

 

[chosenone1]

mine SN 601, still surviving. I play games on it and it regularly crosses 60+ degress temp.

 

[pre4speed]

Mine is 506. I've had it 2 years next month. While it isn't my daily driver anymore, it still boots up fine, charges fine, runs fine.

 

[Minto107]

602 almost year, still going strong

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