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The Optimus G looks awesome but I am on the fence on buying this because of LG's track record of updating their devices and lock bootloaders. But since the Optimus G is what the Nexus 4 is based off of, will development be a lot smoother than Lg's other phones? I am coming from the Epic 4G and they had some great development over there because of the close resemblance to the Nexus S. I am hoping this will be the case for the Optimus G.
What are your thoughts?
If we can get around the bootloader I think it will be. Assuming we can and I get it, I'll do some development. (I did some over at sdx for awhile).
I contacted lg about that and this was their response
No, at this time the bootloader is locked and there are no plans for the release of a developer edition.
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"At this time"...maybe they'll rethink it. :/
I've been wondering the same thing. My EVO 4G is long past its prime and I'm trying to decide between the Optimus G and the GS3, since the Nexus 4 isn't getting CDMA anytime soon.
The GS3 already has a great development community, but the LGOG has much more potential if the bootloader gets unlocked.
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Rocket_Science said:
If we can get around the bootloader I think it will be. Assuming we can and I get it, I'll do some development. (I did some over at sdx for awhile).
I contacted lg about that and this was their response
"At this time"...maybe they'll rethink it. :/
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*sigh* I really hope we can get the bootloader unlock. I think LG purposely responded like that to sway you into buying it. They want sales afterall and will most likely imply that they will unlock it when they won't.
ihedberg said:
I've been wondering the same thing. My EVO 4G is long past its prime and I'm trying to decide between the Optimus G and the GS3, since the Nexus 4 isn't getting CDMA anytime soon.
The GS3 already has a great development community, but the LGOG has much more potential if the bootloader gets unlocked.
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Exactly, I was about to get the GS3 for the development on it. But if we can just get the bootloader unlock, the LGOG can be just as great.
Android central said they got root on the sprint version already
networx2002 said:
Android central said they got root on the sprint version already
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Root is not the problem we want AOSP on thus LG beast!
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The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
xboxfanj said:
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
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You guys are amazing
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xboxfanj said:
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
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Sorry, I was not able to find the twitter page for the #lg-optimus-g. Is it possible for a direct link or other form for the information (facebook,XDA page,ect...)
Thank you in advance
TheAceX said:
Sorry, I was not able to find the twitter page for the #lg-optimus-g. Is it possible for a direct link or other form for the information (facebook,XDA page,ect...)
Thank you in advance
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My bad. Its at freenode irc. To get there, use webchat.freenode.net or irc.freenode.net if you have an irc client.
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Are there any news about that? I would really like to buy the Optimus G, especially after what happened with the Nexus 4...
But I definitely can't take another Optimus Speed like update oddysey. 1 month after the official Google update is out should be the maximum time, until Cyanogenmod or AOSP is running on the Optimus G.
The next question would be: If I order it from the US, which model will work in Germany?
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Are there any news about that? I would really like to buy the Optimus G, especially after what happened with the Nexus 4...
But I definitely can't take another Optimus Speed like update oddysey. 1 month after the official Google update is out should be the maximum time, until Cyanogenmod or AOSP is running on the Optimus G.
The next question would be: If I order it from the US, which model will work in Germany?
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At&ts will. And don't worry so much about the bootloader
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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At&ts will. And don't worry so much about the bootloader
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Stop teasing us!!!!! Cant you give us an update on the progress?
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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I'm pretty sure we can use the same source of the Nexus 4, beside the camera and LTE, our hardware is basically the same. Like I said, the only real problem will be getting LTE and camera working on custom roms.
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Stop teasing us!!!!! Cant you give us an update on the progress?
I'm pretty sure we can use the same source of the Nexus 4, beside the camera and LTE, our hardware is basically the same. Like I said, the only real problem will be getting LTE and camera working on custom roms.
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If I'm not mistaken, LTE is already embedded into the code for AOSP roms like Cyanogenmod and AOKP, so there won't be a total, ground-up code write like there was for WiMax drivers. I could easily be wrong about this, but from following the AOSP progress on my own device and on the SGS3, LTE progress has seemed to go a LOT faster than WiMax ever did. Then again, it could be because maintainers could use code build from other devices (i.e. ATT One X, VZ/ATT SGS3) and it'd fairly easily transfer, since the radios utilized were the same.
I was wondering where we should be discussing the Optimus G Pro? I was hoping for something on launch day, but alas nothing.
RaptorMD said:
I was wondering where we should be discussing the Optimus G Pro? I was hoping for something on launch day, but alas nothing.
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Same here. Love the phone, BTW.
Why so slow on this phone?? usually other high end phones have their own forum before the phone even gets released
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I was wondering where we should be discussing the Optimus G Pro? I was hoping for something on launch day, but alas nothing.
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Agreed. This phone is amazing.
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Looks like we have a thread to discuss it now. Thanks OP
I cant wait for some development on this awesome new phone, I love it.
I've asked some mod to make a section, he answered that has put it on the pending list for other mods to oversee. Me think we must create a topic in http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=240 section for our demand to be seen faster
They say if you bring to AT&T your old phone and buy G Pro with contract they'll sell it for only $100 instead of $200
Rooted G Pro
I was able to root my AT&T G pro using the same method for the Optimus G. Although I haven't been able to unlock the bootloader through FreeGee yet.
jkassay said:
I was able to root my AT&T G pro using the same method for the Optimus G. Although I haven't been able to unlock the bootloader through FreeGee yet.
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Thanks for the info. OG Pro is a beast!
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ClockWorks Mod install
05GT said:
Thanks for the info. OG Pro is a beast!
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After you root you can install the ClockWorks Mod recovery from an apk app from the international version at the following link;
http://optimusforums.com/threads/optimus-g-pro-how-to-get-clockworkmod-cwm-and-make-a-backup.7666/
I installed it and did a backup already
I assume there will be more like "TWRP" for our phone in the near future
Stll waiting for bootloader unlock, uploaded image to Freegee.
Thanks again for the root info. I can confirm it is working for me as well as the Xposed framework. I've been playing around with the dpi settings and I can't believe how sharp everything is even after lowing down the dpi. One thing I don't like about the screen is that I have some light bleeding near the edge of the display. Nothing major but just a little annoying when the screen is showing a black image.
I can confirm as well that the Optimus G root method worked without any problems on my OG Pro.
jkassay said:
I was able to root my AT&T G pro using the same method for the Optimus G. Although I haven't been able to unlock the bootloader through FreeGee yet.
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Are you sure which method is that?
wahida76 said:
Are you sure which method is that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
I am considering jumping from the Samsung Galaxy Note to the Optimus G Pro and have been looking for the forums myself. Wanted to read what I could about the device before making the jump. I really want this device. See that Root is already confirmed to be working so that is a start. Don't need much else after that as I can figure it out from there.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
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Thanks I tried it didnt work
Edit: 3rd time is the charm it worked thanks
Root works ! awesome, probably hold off recovery for now but woo no more bloat!
Awesome root and a recovery on day 2 that a great start can't wait to see a cm10 for this.
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I remember when the 1st Galaxy Note was released. It was slow to get a dedicated forum too. Hope to get a forum soon along with some love.
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Hey guys just wondering is there anything in the works for the verizon lg g pad as per bootloader unlock or custom recovery as i really wanna get this g pad off stock it really sucks lol we have root for it via kingo but thats it . Thanks in advanced for any answers and btw I am a Verizon Rep who knows his stuff so yea i know things...and stuff lol
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You're on the vk810, and you have root? I didn't want to root mine b/c I read somewhere someone used Kingo app for root on the vk810, and they ended up with a blue line down the middle of the screen. Curious. I'm a Verizon rep as well, haha.
darkcroc said:
Hey guys just wondering is there anything in the works for the verizon lg g pad as per bootloader unlock or custom recovery as i really wanna get this g pad off stock it really sucks lol we have root for it via kingo but thats it . Thanks in advanced for any answers and btw I am a Verizon Rep who knows his stuff so yea i know things...and stuff lol
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Lol no blue line of death on me and I have viper4android. Works great. I hope someone gets on this cause I'd love to get some custom roms on here
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TWRP
darkcroc said:
Lol no blue line of death on me and I have viper4android. Works great. I hope someone gets on this cause I'd love to get some custom roms on here
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Here Ya Go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726707
We have root and recovery for the VK810. Now all we need are ROMs. I will gladly work with someone to get CM11 or Mahdi ported by testing ROMs and sending any files or reports.
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Hi Guys,
Is it possible to install the LG G3 camera app on stock LG optimus G PRO ?
Does the hardware support the app on OG Pro?
If not atleast can i install LG G2 camera app ?
If yes can someone pls guide me on it.
Thanks in advance.
thank you verymuch
Lol thank you for what
2SHAYNEZ
shayneflashindaily said:
Lol thank you for what
2SHAYNEZ
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Maybe just a Thank You for asking the question they were also thinking to ask...
Coming from Samsung and Sony there were always many great ROMS available for the phones.
It looks like there's already a new phone in LGs scope which will come out soon.
(And there's also the locked Bootloader we have here - which might get opened sometime?)
What do you think about the LG G4?
Will developers skip the phone and directly proceed to the newer phone?
Will we ever see so much support like for the other phones (Samsung, Sony,...)?
What are your opinions?
Once the boot loader gets opened for everybody then i think we will see Roms.
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Based on how popular the G2 & G3 seemed to be (and really still are) I am sure once we gain the ability to flash ROMs they will start to flow our way. Even with the G4 Pro coming in December (allegedly) I do not think that will slow down the development for us, it will just give the Devs one more device to play with.
(We still have ROMs for both versions of the S6/S6 Edge and the Note 4/Note Edge)
Sooner or later yeah. But first people need root and ability to flash roms.
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International version can already be unlocked, rooted and has twrp availible. I am quite confident that there will be developement done. But the device is quite new so let the devs some time.
Kenishi99 said:
Coming from Samsung and Sony there were always many great ROMS available for the phones.
It looks like there's already a new phone in LGs scope which will come out soon.
(And there's also the locked Bootloader we have here - which might get opened sometime?)
What do you think about the LG G4?
Will developers skip the phone and directly proceed to the newer phone?
Will we ever see so much support like for the other phones (Samsung, Sony,...)?
What are your opinions?
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Not getting root on the G4, so no.
chrisokaly said:
Not getting root on the G4, so no.
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...stop trolling dude. We're going to have root. It's already there. Devs are waiting for a safe release first.
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chrisokaly said:
Not getting root on the G4, so no.
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It sounds to me like someone is trying to make himself feel better about not having a G4.
....As was already stated we already have Root Access, it is just a matter of waiting for it to be released to the GenPop via a safer method.
Z3ldaFan88 said:
It sounds to me like someone is trying to make himself feel better about not having a G4.
....As was already stated we already have Root Access, it is just a matter of waiting for it to be released to the GenPop via a safer method.
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"We" don't have root yet. Yes there are a couple of devs that were able to root a phone, after bricking their first phone. While it is highly likely that there will be a root method released to the masses, there is no guarantee that everyone will get root access. I bought my G4 with the assumption that we'll get it, but also aware that we may never get it. My S4 is my daily driver until we get root access for the G4.
It should be much easier to find a safe way (for Joe Schmoe) to root, with the rooted G4 they currently have.
Z3ldaFan88 said:
It sounds to me like someone is trying to make himself feel better about not having a G4.
....As was already stated we already have Root Access, it is just a matter of waiting for it to be released to the GenPop via a safer method.
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Do we? Your phones rooted?
"We" also have cures for cancer...
Dennisg34 said:
...stop trolling dude. We're going to have root. It's already there. Devs are waiting for a safe release first.
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Z3ldaFan88 said:
It sounds to me like someone is trying to make himself feel better about not having a G4.
....As was already stated we already have Root Access, it is just a matter of waiting for it to be released to the GenPop via a safer method.
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Please enlighten the rest of us too and show us where root is may be you read news from third party sources, but peoplespeak what they see on xda and from what I know, there is no root method yet published here, so why call him troll?
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ambervals6 said:
Please enlighten the rest of us too and show us where root is may be you read news from third party sources, but peoplespeak what they see on xda and from what I know, there is no root method yet published here, so why call him troll?
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The devs themself, specifically JCase have already posted proof they have root.
He's a troll because he's been blowing up other threads with his poppycock
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Dennisg34 said:
The devs themself, specifically JCase have already posted proof they have root.
He's a troll because he's been blowing up other threads with his poppycock
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Oh okay lol makes sense
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Lmao never. It gonna be like G3
ambervals6 said:
Please enlighten the rest of us too and show us where root is may be you read news from third party sources, but peoplespeak what they see on xda and from what I know, there is no root method yet published here, so why call him troll?
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Sorry for the late response, but I see someone else already answered the question for me (About the devs themselves providing proof of root being fully possible on our G4's)
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Sorry for the late response, but I see someone else already answered the question for me (About the devs themselves providing proof of root being fully possible on our G4's)
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Any news on timeliness?
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Any news on timeliness?
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Nope, but you can not rush an artist. All we can do is play the waiting game....it's like being a child waiting for Santa, hah.
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I Just got my new G4 for fathers day through sprint unfortunately, also have a LG G Flex 2 which is a POWERHOUSE. well both are monsters, but i cant wait for root and unlocked bootloader+carrier unlock, hopefully they all come soon.
also i just went from a G2 to the G Flex 2 to the G4, love them all
I have a question. I understand that root has been achieved on the G4 and that the method hasn't been released. My main question is this: when that method or other methods are released, would any of them offer a bootloader unlock along with it or would users have to rely on the LG site to do so? Right now I have the 815 version and know the bootloader is unlockable but do not have a pc to do the bootloader unlock process. Am I better off waiting for an official release here on xda that may involve a bootloader unlock?
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I have a question. I understand that root has been achieved on the G4 and that the method hasn't been released. My main question is this: when that method or other methods are released, would any of them offer a bootloader unlock along with it or would users have to rely on the LG site to do so? Right now I have the 815 version and know the bootloader is unlockable but do not have a pc to do the bootloader unlock process. Am I better off waiting for an official release here on xda that may involve a bootloader unlock?
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They only have root. Go to a library and unlock it
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