Recent content by stevec5375

So much for the 60,000 supposed "tests" that LG was to have run on this phone.

Bootloop video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3fs5VqsDcY

I said the same thing to someone else the other day and they pointed out that they did not want to have to use their data allotment for streaming a local FM channel.

I've have a Note 2 in an Otterbox Defender case since 2012 and it looks brand new. I know they are bulky but I'd rather have that than a broken phone. If I get the V20 I will definitely put it in an Otterbox Defender case.

The LG V20 has dual cameras plus the selfie camera.

re: What replacement phone are you considering or have you already chosen? I deliberately avoided buying the Note 7 until the early adopters had BETA tested it. And then lo and behold the battery fire fiasco surfaced. Since I didn't buy a Note 7 yet, I am not stuck with that ordeal. Same...

How do I find out where service centers are located?

Thanks for the information about getting the battery replaced. At least it's nice to know I don't have to buy a whole new phone. However, I still see the non-replaceable battery as a big issue. Here's why I think they did it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence

I can understand that making the phone IP68 (waterproof) is easier to do when the battery is sealed but I would gladly give up that feature to get a replaceable battery back. I can't imagine having to shell out another $850 for a new Note 7 because of a dead battery. What does it cost to send...

I have a fully-functioning Note 2 and am considering upgrading to the Note 7. One of the things I love about my Note 2 is that the battery is replaceable. I'm still on the original battery but it doesn't hold a charge as well as it did when it was new so I'm thinking I'll get a new battery...