I live in nyc in an Optimum (Cablevision) area and want to buy this tablet as an XMAS gift to replace a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for my fiance. About 75% of her usage of the tablet is to watch live TV via the Optimum app.
We know the Optimum app is not compatible/available for all Android tablets. Seeing as the G Pad 8.3 is new, I'm concerned I'll buy this tablet and the Optimum app will not be available for it. Can somebody who has the app please let me know??
1. Is the Optimum app compatible/available in Play store (I don't do rooting...I'm scared of it lol) for install to the G Pad 8.3? And note I'm not talking about the Optimum DVR manager but rather the Optimum app that allows you to watch live TV when you are home via the app.
2. If it is compatible, does it work well?
Thank you thank you thank you to anyone who can help!! :cyclops:
Anyone???
Can somebody just go to the Google Play store on their G Pad 8.3 and tell me if they see the Optimum app there? If it's not available yet, it wouldn't show up.
A little help, dudes!
jonnyz83 said:
Can somebody just go to the Google Play store on their G Pad 8.3 and tell me if they see the Optimum app there? If it's not available yet, it wouldn't show up.
A little help, dudes!
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Google Play says that it's INCOMPATIBLE with Nexus 4 and G Pad 8.3 as well, sorry.
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Google Play says that it's INCOMPATIBLE with Nexus 4 and G Pad 8.3 as well, sorry.
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Well thanks for the effort. I'm really confused now cus I read on another forum that somebody claims the app was working on the G Pad 8.3.
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Google Play says that it's INCOMPATIBLE with Nexus 4 and G Pad 8.3 as well, sorry.
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Actually - I'm really confused now because the optimum website actually lists the Google Nexus 4 as one of the Android devices it is compatible with. Hmmmm.....
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Did not work at all and the last picture tried to keep popping up throughout the tablet until I uninstalled it.
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Did not work at all and the last picture tried to keep popping up throughout the tablet until I uninstalled it.
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Well that's bad news for me. Guess it's back to considering the Nexus 10.
Oh well. Thanks for the help!
I can confirm that it just seems to freak out and give that error. I am an optimum customer on optimum WiFi as well
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Maybe the GPE is compatible? If you are looking for 8inch tab, the Tab 3 8.0 is pretty good. Just an opinion.
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kierless said:
Did not work at all and the last picture tried to keep popping up throughout the tablet until I uninstalled it.
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This is odd - as there is a thread on Android Central about the G Pad and Optimum app and they all claim it works fine: http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-g-pad-8-3/341304-lg-g-pad-8-3-optimum-app.html
Anyone know what the heck might be happening?
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This is odd - as there is a thread on Android Central about the G Pad and Optimum app and they all claim it works fine: http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-g-pad-8-3/341304-lg-g-pad-8-3-optimum-app.html
Anyone know what the heck might be happening?
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Any chance somebody who is an Optimum customer can give it a shot one more time and try running the app. I'm being told by people on Android Central that the app works perfectly fine on their G Pad 8.3.
This weekend is buying weekend for me so I need to figure this out.
Thanks! Happy Holidays!
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I have optimus G with same GPU as Nexus 4. But our device seem doesn't nice as iphone 4s or S3.
Can someone give me a patch to increase Graphic.
Thanhyou so much!!
Sorry for my bad English
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I have optimus G with same GPU as Nexus 4. But our device seem doesn't nice as iphone 4s or S3.
Can someone give me a patch to increase Graphic.
Thanhyou so much!!
Sorry for my bad English
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have you compared ur opt G to other Opt G? maybe ur GPU(or something else) is defective and u might need to RMA the device.
mademade2 said:
I have optimus G with same GPU as Nexus 4. But our device seem doesn't nice as iphone 4s or S3.
Can someone give me a patch to increase Graphic.
Thanhyou so much!!
Sorry for my bad English
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Your game is from the google play store. Right? Try the gameloft site. There is a HD version.
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marwan91 said:
have you compared ur opt G to other Opt G? maybe ur GPU(or something else) is defective and u might need to RMA the device.
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Black River said:
Your game is from the google play store. Right? Try the gameloft site. There is a HD version.
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My optimus G is F180L. same GPU as nexus 4. Even Asphalt 7 on Nexus 4 seem not nice as iphone 4s. you can watch clip on youtube to compare them.
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My optimus G is F180L. same GPU as nexus 4. Even Asphalt 7 on Nexus 4 seem not nice as iphone 4s. you can watch clip on youtube to compare them.
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As I said. Download the HD versions from the gameloft site. I have both games and they look super with all effects.
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Weird, I tried what you said.. Download the game from the site but it opens up play store right to the one I have already bought. Even though I don't have any problems with it, it looks fine for me just wanted to see the HD one..
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noodles2224 said:
Weird, I tried what you said.. Download the game from the site but it opens up play store right to the one I have already bought. Even though I don't have any problems with it, it looks fine for me just wanted to see the HD one..
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I bought the 2 games from the gameloft site. Both are HD and both have much better graphics then the versions from google play. None of the games bought direct from gameloft did not open in google play.
Try this link:
https://m.gloft.co/wapshop-de/andro...7b214&from=ADID-27351&c=81&lookup=0&cf=qatest
" Fantastische Grafik, die aus deinem Gerät alles herausholt"
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why does the feature to learn other remote controls is not implented in the G pro ?
is there any technical limitations on the G pro?
are we going to see some update so we can have this brilliant feature as well ?
mosesbd said:
why does the feature to learn other remote controls is not implented in the G pro ?
is there any technical limitations on the G pro?
are we going to see some update so we can have this brilliant feature as well ?
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This was my one disappointment with the G pro's remote feature,out not being programmable via IR
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Exactly. This would made this remote ultimate forever.
Actually I'm curious about this. Is it hardware limitation?
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Can't the G Pro be programmed?
Is it a hardware feature/limitation?
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Can't the G Pro be programmed?
Is it a hardware feature/limitation?
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i hope some one come to clear this for good ...
its not that i am not happy with the qremote as it is now but my harman kardon reciver does not work fully except to turn on...
g2 can learn any remote using IR perfectly...
i tried this on the same chinese brand TV that i could not get my G pro to set on ...
g2 made it.
want an updateeeeeeeeee....:crying:
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i hope some one come to clear this for good ...
its not that i am not happy with the qremote as it is now but my harman kardon reciver does not work fully except to turn on...
g2 can learn any remote using IR perfectly...
i tried this on the same chinese brand TV that i could not get my G pro to set on ...
g2 made it.
want an updateeeeeeeeee....:crying:
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Maybe a Kernel dev can help?
any one can clear this up please..?
sorry for bump...
anyone have an update for this?
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mosesbd said:
why does the feature to learn other remote controls is not implented in the G pro ?
is there any technical limitations on the G pro?
are we going to see some update so we can have this brilliant feature as well ?
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I believe the G pro only has a IR LED and no IR photo diode, so it is not possible to receive any IR signals into the device. Whereas the G2 should have both an integrated component with both an LED and photo diode. So the G pro can only transmit and its a hardware issue. I'm assuming LG did this to save money, but its a little strange that they would go for something cheap here as the device is meant to be premium and the cost is minuscule.
Are you positive that it is a hardware limitation? The quick remote apk from a G2 could solve the problem for the g pro. I can give the apk if someone wants to try out.
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I believe the G pro only has a IR LED and no IR photo diode, so it is not possible to receive any IR signals into the device. Whereas the G2 should have both an integrated component with both an LED and photo diode. So the G pro can only transmit and its a hardware issue. I'm assuming LG did this to save money, but its a little strange that they would go for something cheap here as the device is meant to be premium and the cost is minuscule.
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Correct. I read this somewhere and cannot remember or I would provide the link. It is a hardware limitation. The phone does not have the receive part or IR only the send.
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Are you positive that it is a hardware limitation? The quick remote apk from a G2 could solve the problem for the g pro. I can give the apk if someone wants to try out.
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Of course not,I want .
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I don't care about the learning part I just want the guide button.
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Just about to buy the G Pad, but just want a check from any UK owners that Sky Go and I-Player work well on the device. Do they work, and do they make full use of the gorgeous screen? Do they both allow downloads (assuming sky go extra etc). Thanks!
iPlayer works very well but doesn't allow downloads like it does on my Galaxy S4. I can't comment on Sky Go.
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iPlayer works very well but doesn't allow downloads like it does on my Galaxy S4. I can't comment on Sky Go.
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thanks. hopefully i-player will add the download when they get around to adding new tablets to their schedule. i'll await Sky Go comments...
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Alhjpl said:
Just about to buy the G Pad, but just want a check from any UK owners that Sky Go and I-Player work well on the device. Do they work, and do they make full use of the gorgeous screen? Do they both allow downloads (assuming sky go extra etc). Thanks!
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Bought my G pad last week just installed Sky Go No problems
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Bought my G pad last week just installed Sky Go No problems
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Great news. So that's Sky Go and I-Player confirmed. Hopefully BBC will add the download to the I-Player when ready. Thanks to xda forum I'll be joining the G Pad club!
This looks like a good deal:
http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk...GB-16GB-Android-4-2-2-Jelly/id-LG-TAB-GPAD-BK
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Good deal. Amazon UK have same price so will go with them and get IVSO smart case at same time
Cheaper here : http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-g-pad-v500-tablet-android-4-2-2-jelly-bean-16-gb-8-3-asda-direct-1824168?page=3#comments
Initial price is £199, but add the promotional code "taboffer" and it goes down to £179 (plus delivery, or FREE click and collect from your local store)
Outstanding, thank you!
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Hi guys I have a black g pad running cm11 which I'm very happy with BUT I also have a note 3 in black that I'm even more happier with.... So is it worth the upgrade to a black pro 8.4 ? I'm hoping there are users here who have made this exact jump and who could share their experience. Cheers guys.
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gingerdude said:
Hi guys I have a black g pad running cm11 which I'm very happy with BUT I also have a note 3 in black that I'm even more happier with.... So is it worth the upgrade to a black pro 8.4 ? I'm hoping there are users here who have made this exact jump and who could share their experience. Cheers guys.
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I miss a lot of the LG apps but yes, it's worth the switch. The screen is far brighter (my biggest peeve with the gpad when watching movies). While I totally love my gpad and will miss it, the screen was an issue. The screen is bright and wonderful on the tab pro 8.4, as is the performance and battery life.
Same as cmscritic. I too loved my G Pad but the screen brightness (especially with movies) was a drawback to me. I also have the Note 3 and the Pro 8.4 looks just like a blown up version with new ui. Another build of Cm11 was released today and it looks like he fixed bluetooth so I'm fixing to give that a try. Go with the Pro , you'll never look back
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dcaplinger76 said:
Same as cmscritic. I too loved my G Pad but the screen brightness (especially with movies) was a drawback to me. I also have the Note 3 and the Pro 8.4 looks just like a blown up version with new ui. Another build of Cm11 was released today and it looks like he fixed bluetooth so I'm fixing to give that a try. Go with the Pro , you'll never look back
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Thanks for the reply, I saw the cm11 thread and read through the pages but couldn't workout if could be flashed to a UK tab as the thread title says USA only. Can this be done, thanks for your time.
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Thanks for the reply, I saw the cm11 thread and read through the pages but couldn't workout if could be flashed to a UK tab as the thread title says USA only. Can this be done, thanks for your time.
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I am not sure about that. I would drop a post in the thread and ask him, he seems to be very responsive and helpful.
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Will do, I think I'm going to make the jump as I have just found a retailer in the UK who has the tab for 255 pounds and should get 130+ on eBay for the gpad, can't wait
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Thanks for the reply, I saw the cm11 thread and read through the pages but couldn't workout if could be flashed to a UK tab as the thread title says USA only. Can this be done, thanks for your time.
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I honestly don't know whether or not it works on any UK tab pro 8.4s. I know that there are 3 hardware revisions and the latest one definitely won't work (they have different kernel source for the USA vs. European editions) but otherwise the source code is looking the same. I'm going to try to get them all working soon.
At some point, I'll be asking for brave people to test builds that I can't myself test.
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I honestly don't know whether or not it works on any UK tab pro 8.4s. I know that there are 3 hardware revisions and the latest one definitely won't work (they have different kernel source for the USA vs. European editions) but otherwise the source code is looking the same. I'm going to try to get them all working soon.
At some point, I'll be asking for brave people to test builds that I can't myself test.
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I would be a willing Guinea pig when my euro tab arrives, thanks for taking the time to reach out, you guys male this forum what it is...... Epic
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gingerdude said:
Hi guys I have a black g pad running cm11 which I'm very happy with BUT I also have a note 3 in black that I'm even more happier with.... So is it worth the upgrade to a black pro 8.4 ? I'm hoping there are users here who have made this exact jump and who could share their experience. Cheers guys.
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only CPU is worth enough
gingerdude said:
I would be a willing Guinea pig when my euro tab arrives, thanks for taking the time to reach out, you guys male this forum what it is...... Epic
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Thanks for the offer, but I had another guinea pig that beat you to it... CM11 should be working on all the sm-t320 variants now (but not the lte or 3g models).
Can someone with the LG Gpad 8.3 tell me if the Words With Friends app displays in portrait mode on the Gpad? On the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 it dispays only in Landscape and it's hard to play. Would there be a difference between the Gpad 8.3 and the Google Play Edition? Thanks.
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Guess nobody plays Words.
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Just installed it to test it. It only works in portrait mode.
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Just installed it to test it. It only works in portrait mode.
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Thanks for testing it for me. On 7 and 8 inch tablets I think it works best in portrait.
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Just installed it to test it. It only works in portrait mode.
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Do you have the regular Gpad or the Google Play edition? I can't decide which one to get.
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I have the regular one. It is cheaper than the GPE one and if coast is a factor in your decision that would be something to look at. It is a nice tablet and does what I expect a tablet to do.
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I have the regular one. It is cheaper than the GPE one and if coast is a factor in your decision that would be something to look at. It is a nice tablet and does what I expect a tablet to do.
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Thanks for getting back to me. The regular LG Gpad seems to be getting all the development too. I ordered one from Best Buy today. It will be joining my two Nexus 7's and Asus TF300 tablets.
ncguy68 said:
Thanks for getting back to me. The regular LG Gpad seems to be getting all the development too. I ordered one from Best Buy today. It will be joining my two Nexus 7's and Asus TF300 tablets.
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Enjoy your new device!
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Enjoy your new device!
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My LG Gpad 8.3 arrived this afternoon. Several hours later I had it rooted, and flashed TWRP and Slimkat. Coming from the Nexus 7 the extra screen space is much welcomed. I have noticed the screen colors are much warmer than the Nexus 7...whites are especially noticeable compared to the Nexus 7.