I have the VZN LG G3 unlocked, rooted, w TWRP and no bloat and I'm loving it, so I thought I would look into the G pad 10".
I would be using it among other things quite often for marine GPS navigation and upgrading my 7" to a 10" at a reasonable price $249. The issue I have is that with Android 4.4.2 Navionics then makes you switch to a new app with subscription services built in and it's ridiculous that I can't use my maps on the new app and my paid version (old) app force closes and is a know complaint and everyone is pissed about it in the sailing world, so I need to find a Tablet that is or will downgrade to 4.2.2 JB which is completely fine with me. What are your thoughts, I'd rather not go to a samsung tab 3, but I'm not sure I can get the G pad to 4.2.2. with what seems like so little going on e.g. only 2 roms in the dev section.
What do you guys think?
stewbuntu said:
I have the VZN LG G3 unlocked, rooted, w TWRP and no bloat and I'm loving it, so I thought I would look into the G pad 10".
I would be using it among other things quite often for marine GPS navigation and upgrading my 7" to a 10" at a reasonable price $249. The issue I have is that with Android 4.4.2 Navionics then makes you switch to a new app with subscription services built in and it's ridiculous that I can't use my maps on the new app and my paid version (old) app force closes and is a know complaint and everyone is pissed about it in the sailing world, so I need to find a Tablet that is or will downgrade to 4.2.2 JB which is completely fine with me. What are your thoughts, I'd rather not go to a samsung tab 3, but I'm not sure I can get the G pad to 4.2.2. with what seems like so little going on e.g. only 2 roms in the dev section.
What do you guys think?
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No way u will run JB on this device... Would be avery hacky process i think.
Look for g pad 8.3 or buy something like a bq edison. Something running 4.2.2 out of the box
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i read an article that LG is gonna come out with a new device called LG - Gx wich has the exact same specs as the LG g pro with a little less PPI (401ppi) but with the new jelly bean OS ,
this is more than enough for anyone who has respect for his money to say no in the future to any LG cellular device,
money hungry company who gives a crap and puts even more crap on their costumers over time.
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_gx_goes_official_in_korea_with_55_screen_and_snapdragon_600-news-7375.php
Too early to opine, personaly i take it with a grain of salt......would be surprised that they made a device with the same spec then 2013.....
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Too early to opine, personaly i take it with a grain of salt......would be surprised that they made a device with the same spec then 2013.....
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I'm just hoping it has dev support and we can somehow rip the ROM and run it on the G Pro seeing that most of the hardware is the same.
well it look like I was not right......it seem that lg have made the same phone then the g pro....
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_gx_goes_official_in_korea_with_55_screen_and_snapdragon_600-news-7375.php
to be honest I don't understand much why the lg x have the same spec then the g pro?? the positive point is that we gonna problably be able to port his newest rom in our g pro.. otherwise it not gonna be in the category of "flagship" especialy in 2014...
Hopefully LG will update the G Pro alongside it when it releases, although it is weird that lg is releasing the same phone with just newer software...
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Hopefully LG will update the G Pro alongside it when it releases, although it is weird that lg is releasing the same phone with just newer software...
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They're saving a fortune on software updates since they never update anything. Probably cheaper to just release another device and hope the public buys it. After all, we bought the OG Pro, didn't we and knew full well that no updates would be released.
We can only hope to port its stock rom onto our phone.
Just read that moto G is already receiving the 4.4 update. And v r still on 4.1.2 :banghead:
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I just want my G Pro to have the same vanilla stock kit Kat nexus rom like my n7 and n4 have. This stock LG rom sucks up too much memory.
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The LGOGP has 2GB RAM, it's more than enough for running it lag free (mine running very smooth). With Android 4.3< things will be even better thanks to the new Trim function. From my experience 98% of the time the best rom for any device is based on its official release.
LG making a mistake in the long run not updating their devices.
Evening everyone, just ordered my own LG Edition G Pad 8.3 and can't wait for it to arrive.
After browsing these forums for a bit, I've noticed the Google Edition has a different model number to the normal LG version. I also saw the mention of problems with porting the GPE factory image between the devices. Is this due to differences in hardware or what?
I've looked through the forums and there seems no mentioning of it, not that I was expecting there to be. I'm just curious to know whether differences extend beyond the model number differences and whether things like the bootloader are different (I know kernel and recovery have to be different, haha)
Thanks in advance
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Evening everyone, just ordered my own LG Edition G Pad 8.3 and can't wait for it to arrive.
After browsing these forums for a bit, I've noticed the Google Edition has a different model number to the normal LG version. I also saw the mention of problems with porting the GPE factory image between the devices. Is this due to differences in hardware or what?
I've looked through the forums and there seems no mentioning of it, not that I was expecting there to be. I'm just curious to know whether differences extend beyond the model number differences and whether things like the bootloader are different (I know kernel and recovery have to be different, haha)
Thanks in advance
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The only difference between the GPE (Google Play Edition) and LGE (LG Edition) is software. Both tablets have identical hardware specs but the LGE comes with LGE specific software, like QRemote, QPair, and the usual bloatware. The LGE is also running android version 4.2.2 by stock LG Rom.
Whereas the GPE comes stock running Google's own build of android. The GPE runs 4.4.2 out of the box and does not have any of the bloatware that the LGE has. However you will also be missing out of QRemote, QPair, and it will have limited functionality for the SD card. Also depending where you bought your LGE the GPE can be $50+ more expensive. As for the bootloader I don't know for sure how much is different because I don't have a GPE to play around with.
I personally wanted Kitkat (android 4.4.2) so rather than burn another $50 I rooted my LGE, installed a recovery mod, and flashed the Cyanogenmod's nightly build of Kitkat onto it. Cyanogenmod is based on Google's rom (why it is known as AOSP based) but it allows more functionality from the SDcard than the GPE but it doesn't have the bloatware the LGE will have. I was even able to get QPair working on it there are some dedicated dev's here working to crack the encryption on the IRblaster so we can get QRemote working as well.
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The only difference between the GPE (Google Play Edition) and LGE (LG Edition) is software. Both tablets have identical hardware specs but the LGE comes with LGE specific software, like QRemote, QPair, and the usual bloatware. The LGE is also running android version 4.2.2 by stock LG Rom.
Whereas the GPE comes stock running Google's own build of android. The GPE runs 4.4.2 out of the box and does not have any of the bloatware that the LGE has. However you will also be missing out of QRemote, QPair, and it will have limited functionality for the SD card. Also depending where you bought your LGE the GPE can be $50+ more expensive. As for the bootloader I don't know for sure how much is different because I don't have a GPE to play around with.
I personally wanted Kitkat (android 4.4.2) so rather than burn another $50 I rooted my LGE, installed a recovery mod, and flashed the Cyanogenmod's nightly build of Kitkat onto it. Cyanogenmod is based on Google's rom (why it is known as AOSP based) but it allows more functionality from the SDcard than the GPE but it doesn't have the bloatware the LGE will have. I was even able to get QPair working on it there are some dedicated dev's here working to crack the encryption on the IRblaster so we can get QRemote working as well.
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Cheers, I'm UK based so GPE was a no go for me. Thanks for the info man, sounds quite different to the situations I've had with my Desire X & Nexus 4 but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
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Cheers, I'm UK based so GPE was a no go for me. Thanks for the info man, sounds quite different to the situations I've had with my Desire X & Nexus 4 but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
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How do you like the nexus 4? I really want a nexus phone because the hardware is so much better than what is in my current phone but I can't stomach the fact that it doesn't have a microSD card slot. I use my phone as an mp3 player so I loaded in a 64gb card and threw my massive music library on it. But i wouldn't be able to do that on a nexus phone.
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How do you like the nexus 4? I really want a nexus phone because the hardware is so much better than what is in my current phone but I can't stomach the fact that it doesn't have a microSD card slot. I use my phone as an mp3 player so I loaded in a 64gb card and threw my massive music library on it. But i wouldn't be able to do that on a nexus phone.
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Probably slightly off topic, but I love my Nexus 4. I have a large-ish music library and so I have made a playlist of about 400-500 of my favourite songs to go on my Nexus 4. I have the 8GB model so it really is a problem and it annoys me daily that I need to worry about storage on my phone. One reason why I'm getting this G Pad is I can store so much music with an SD card which I simply can't do on my N4. I really would recommend it despite the storage issues, the dev support is amazing, and I've never ever experienced any lag at all. I also don't think it will be receiving android updates much longer officially, since Google phased out the Galaxy Nexus updates with Kitkat. If I would have to replace my Nexus 4 now and I needed to stay relatively cheap, I'd probably opt for the Nexus 5, Galaxy Mega (has an SD card slot), or even the Sony Xperia Z since it has CM11 and AOSP sources due to Sony's good attitude towards developers.
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Probably slightly off topic, but I love my Nexus 4. I have a large-ish music library and so I have made a playlist of about 400-500 of my favourite songs to go on my Nexus 4. I have the 8GB model so it really is a problem and it annoys me daily that I need to worry about storage on my phone. One reason why I'm getting this G Pad is I can store so much music with an SD card which I simply can't do on my N4. I really would recommend it despite the storage issues, the dev support is amazing, and I've never ever experienced any lag at all. I also don't think it will be receiving android updates much longer officially, since Google phased out the Galaxy Nexus updates with Kitkat. If I would have to replace my Nexus 4 now and I needed to stay relatively cheap, I'd probably opt for the Nexus 5, Galaxy Mega (has an SD card slot), or even the Sony Xperia Z since it has CM11 and AOSP sources due to Sony's good attitude towards developers.
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Haha, I would need to stay cheap since I blew my money on this tablet. Thanks for the info!
The bootloader on the GPe version of the tablet is easily unlocked with a single adb command on your PC, just like any Nexus device. Took me about a minute to unlock mine.
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The only difference you can notice with the GPe version.
qpair
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The only difference between the GPE (Google Play Edition) and LGE (LG Edition) is software. Both tablets have identical hardware specs but the LGE comes with LGE specific software, like QRemote, QPair, and the usual bloatware. The LGE is also running android version 4.2.2 by stock LG Rom.
Whereas the GPE comes stock running Google's own build of android. The GPE runs 4.4.2 out of the box and does not have any of the bloatware that the LGE has. However you will also be missing out of QRemote, QPair, and it will have limited functionality for the SD card. Also depending where you bought your LGE the GPE can be $50+ more expensive. As for the bootloader I don't know for sure how much is different because I don't have a GPE to play around with.
I personally wanted Kitkat (android 4.4.2) so rather than burn another $50 I rooted my LGE, installed a recovery mod, and flashed the Cyanogenmod's nightly build of Kitkat onto it. Cyanogenmod is based on Google's rom (why it is known as AOSP based) but it allows more functionality from the SDcard than the GPE but it doesn't have the bloatware the LGE will have. I was even able to get QPair working on it there are some dedicated dev's here working to crack the encryption on the IRblaster so we can get QRemote working as well.
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Hello
How were you able type get Q pair working on your lg pad with kitkat? I haven't been able to
Thanks
neuroben1947 said:
Hello
How were you able type get Q pair working on your lg pad with kitkat? I haven't been able to
Thanks
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Its been updated in the google play store search there and get it.
I was at best buy yesterday, and the new line of g pads is out! The ui has been updated (looks like the ui from the g3), and has many features built in that we dont have on our g pad (including split window and hide nav buttons on a per app basis)!
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I was at best buy yesterday, and the new line of g pads is out! The ui has been updated (looks like the ui from the g3), and has many features built in that we dont have on our g pad (including split window and hide nav buttons on a per app basis)!
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which one? 7.0, 8.0 or 10.1
7.0 is on their website
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-g-pad-7-0-tablet-8gb-black/7059003.p?
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which one? 7.0, 8.0 or 10.1
7.0 is on their website
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-g-pad-7-0-tablet-8gb-black/7059003.p?
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They had the 7.0 and 10.1 in stock. They haven't received the 8.0 yet. But they all have the same software.
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I was at best buy yesterday, and the new line of g pads is out! The ui has been updated (looks like the ui from the g3), and has many features built in that we dont have on our g pad (including split window and hide nav buttons on a per app basis)!
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hmm... split window feature? from the sound of it looks like another knockoff from Samsung, not that there's anything wrong with that. here's to hoping they minimize their bloat and not follow Sammy's foot steps. Been using the Note 3 for almost a year now, and I can really feel the bloat is affecting my performance (seeing in Antutu the note 3 averages on 30+k mark, but I only get a measly 18-21k (even when it was new). Would have rooted it if not for that darned knox counter.
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hmm... split window feature? from the sound of it looks like another knockoff from Samsung, not that there's anything wrong with that. here's to hoping they minimize their bloat and not follow Sammy's foot steps. Been using the Note 3 for almost a year now, and I can really feel the bloat is affecting my performance (seeing in Antutu the note 3 averages on 30+k mark, but I only get a measly 18-21k (even when it was new). Would have rooted it if not for that darned knox counter.
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Its only considered bloatware if its features you don't use, which is why we root! Benchmark scores don't mean crap to me, how the phone feels is what matters. If after time a device starts feeling slow to me , i do a factory reset and start over.
I hope this happens as well. I'm going to downgrade due to LG breaking Google play music. The g3 rom fixed this on my g2 so hopeful this new firmware will for the GPad...
I came from the n5 and I already miss aosp. I was wondering if anyone else feel the same way. I also want to know why other companies such as sams and htc offer a google edition for their flagships and not lg? Like why in the world wouldn't lg offer a ge for their phones?
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I came from the n5 and I already miss aosp. I was wondering if anyone else feel the same way. I also want to know why other companies such as sams and htc offer a google edition for their flagships and not lg? Like why in the world wouldn't lg offer a ge for their phones?
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I'm coming from an N5, previously had the G2, but 4.4 fobbed up pdanet tether so I went for the N5. I am looking forward to getting away from AOSP.
aosp is kinda boring now but after trying out android it made me change my mind..i have never been a fan of touchwiz im just gonna try it out once they release it to stores but we wont see a stable aosp build till next year
Keeping this G3 vs saving $215 and using my nexus on android L is a hard dilemma right now
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My N5 already feels small lol. I don't really mind LG's skin as it isn't too obtrusive. I know I'm going to miss my Nexus when Android L drops, but I really like the bigger screen and I should have much better battery life now.
I have the red variant on the N5, but the G3 will be a nice change of pace.
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I have the red variant on the N5, but the G3 will be a nice change of pace.
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Same here. The red is awesome
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Same here. The red is awesome
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Yea, but I need something different.
I came from the N4 to the HTC One M7 then the N5 to the G3, do I miss stock android, sometimes, is it fatal to my enjoyment of the G3? Hell no!
LG's theme is not too far from stock, it is enjoyable enough, you still have access to more or less everything you do on a stock android build.
As for the GPE, I believe it is Google that are the driving force behind that, it may be that because LG have been building the last few Nexus devices that they have not wanted a GPE too.
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I came from the N4 to the HTC One M7 then the N5 to the G3, do I miss stock android, sometimes, is it fatal to my enjoyment of the G3? Hell no!
LG's theme is not too far from stock, it is enjoyable enough, you still have access to more or less everything you do on a stock android build.
As for the GPE, I believe it is Google that are the driving force behind that, it may be that because LG have been building the last few Nexus devices that they have not wanted a GPE too.
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thankfully if they do release a GPE, you can simply flash the GPE rom on the carrier variants of the G3
Yep miss it sometimes but to be honest.. I dont mind G3's launcher.. Its not that far off + you get some handy features.
Also with my G3 I rooted it instantly then installed the Google Experience Launcher, Xposed framework with GEL settings and the new 'Teaksbox" module and its amazing now!! <3 love it!
Yep, I'm coming from the N5 too. At the beginning I also missed AOSP.
But to be honest after some usage I think the LG Android is pretty fine. I uninstalled the apps I don't need or want, use nova launcher for the AOSP feeling, have hidden some more apps from the app drawer, changed the settings menu to list view, installed SwiftKey keyboard and the missing Google Apps from the play store.
It is pretty decent now and I'm happy (especially with the camera .
And yes the N5 and N4 feel so tiny now, lol.
Hello guys and thanks for your amazing support and development... I have a question.. I am planning to get LG G PAD 7.0 the WiFi edition (v400).. I guess it's the best in its price in my country.. and I heard that if it came with Lollipop I am no longer able to install TWRP and Flash custom ROMs??? because this is a very important thing for me.. and in general terms.. is it good in performance and everything? thanks a lot in advance
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Hello guys and thanks for your amazing support and development... I have a question.. I am planning to get LG G PAD 7.0 the WiFi edition (v400).. I guess it's the best in its price in my country.. and I heard that if it came with Lollipop I am no longer able to install TWRP and Flash custom ROMs??? because this is a very important thing for me.. and in general terms.. is it good in performance and everything? thanks a lot in advance
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It's a nice budget tablet. I've had a V410 for over a year; its the lte version but otherwise the same tablet.
The screens don't have the greatest quality. Mine is a little spotty and has some backlight bleedthrough around the edges, and I've seen enough others complain about that to think it is a common problem. The 1gb a RAM is pretty limiting for multitasking. Don't expect fast switching between apps, they'll usually have to reload, and on rare occasion I've had the active task stopped by the low memory killer. This is somewhat improved on custom roms over the stock LG firmware, but still present.
The lollipop bootloaders are locked. Actually the kitkat bootloaders were locked too, but there was an easy exploit that allowed us to sign our own boot images.
If the new tablets are shipping with lollipop you'll have to use a kitkat kdz to downgrade the bootloader to run custom recovery and roms. Others have successfully downgraded the lollipop bootloader as long as you can get your hands on a kdz.
Personally if I was looking for a new (or lightly used) 7" tablet I'd probably favor a nexus 7 (2013) over this one. The nexus 7 has a little more powerful chipset, 2gb RAM, and a higher resolution screen, but if the price is right the g tab isn't so bad. G tab has microSD going for it over the nexus.