G PAD get KitKat!

[Drak_h]

From another forum:
"LG
Good news, the LG G2 Android 4.4 KitKat update is real. Given that LG built the past two Nexus devices, we were a little hopeful.
LG has reiterated that the Nexus 4 is expected to receive its update in the next few weeks, whilst also confirming the LG G2 will get Android 4.4 KitKat, saying "the date for the G2 update is yet to be confirmed".
Other LG devices, including the LG G Pad 8.3 and its Optimus range could also be set of a refresh, with Android 4.4 KitKat supporting devices with RAM as low as 512MB."

 

[Haalcyon]

Well, it'd be nice to see 4.4 on my G Pad but I'm quite happy with 4.3 so LG needn't rush on my account.

 

[davcole]

Can't wait for Kit Kat!

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[kalo88]

Well, it'd be nice to see 4.4 on my G Pad but I'm quite happy with 4.3 so LG needn't rush on my account.

G Pad runs 4.2.2

 

[Haalcyon]

G Pad runs 4.2.2

LOL. I just got it two days ago, well, I've still no complaints. Ya know, being a gadget-ho is hard work.

 

[MightyT]

Bear in mind also that google changed how Android handles security in 4.3. It broke root for those of us with an N7.1. It requires a reflash of a rooted stock recovery. Not as easy as previous one click methods as we now have with the G Pad and Kingo Root.

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[Suntan]

Just for clarity, some random person on another forum commented that the 8.3 might get 4.4?

Fair enough I guess... Just checking expectations.

-Suntan

 

[Nychotxxx]

I doubt the g pad will be updated very soon if at all. The phone more likely. Tablets are not an lg priority. But the glad is great except for battery life.

 

[erwaso]

LOL. I just got it two days ago, well, I've still no complaints. Ya know, being a gadget-ho is hard work.

Pimpin ain't easy!

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[erwaso]

Just for clarity, some random person on another forum commented that the 8.3 might get 4.4?

Fair enough I guess... Just checking expectations.

-Suntan

According to this, might be a while but looks promising to eventually get it.
Android 4.4 KitKat Update Schedules: Acer, Dell, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony Announced Plans with New Firmware - International Business Times

"LG G2, G Pad and Optimus

South Korean tech company, LG Electronics, hasn't announced any schedule or details regarding Android 4.4 KitKat update but certain devices such as G2, G Pad and Optimus series are likely getting the latest software.

LG Nexus 5 is currently stealing the Android spotlight due to its newest running operating system version that everyone wants to get as soon as possible. As of now, Nexus 5 will be the main priority and expected to be followed by G2 once other Nexus devices have gained the new software."

 

[kalo88]

If LG's previous attempts of updating their devices is anything to go by... don't hold your breath =/

 

[erwaso]

I doubt the g pad will be updated very soon if at all. The phone more likely. Tablets are not an lg priority. But the glad is great except for battery life.

a few sites say December for the G2. Given LGs track record, this might mean late Q1 AT THE EARLIEST for the G Pro and G Pad since they need to work on the Nexus 4 still.

 

[jaj324]

It's ironic that the hardware manufacturers are stuffing 3 gigs of RAM into the newer devices and Google is finally optimizing the OS to run on 512mb. What are we going to do with all that extra RAM that we are paying for☺

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[erwaso]

If LG's previous attempts of updating their devices is anything to go by... don't hold your breath =/

LG Optimus G came out in November last year with ICS and got JB in April. Long time but still happened lol

 

[roustabout]

Mine's probably going to go back toward the end of the week, but I'm happy to keep plonking away at it for a bit.

It feels notably more prone to system slowdown than the N7 (2013) and the Note 8. The display is much dimmer than either
of those. I like that the kernel lets you adjust the color balance (using trickster mod + root) but given LG's update history
and the fact that I don't think you can fix the brightness level in a software patch I think this one's going back before long.

If the dog hadn't cracked the screen on the Note 8, I wouldn't have this device - I'm disappointed, as I was hoping it'd be a major
step up from that device (which still works somewhat, but is clearly on its last legs.)

Using the interactive governor rather than ondemand helps performance but at the cost of battery. The biggest cost of battery, though, is
the display which often needs to be dialed up to fairly high brightness levels to be useful.

 

[kalo88]

LG Optimus G came out in November last year with ICS and got JB in April. Long time but still happened lol

It didn't get the latest version and it's the cousin phone to the Nexus 4 meaning LG had access to the latest software =/

 

[Nychotxxx]

You got a bad screen. Exchange for another. The screen is great. Of course you cud be a troll.

Mine's probably going to go back toward the end of the week, but I'm happy to keep plonking away at it for a bit.

It feels notably more prone to system slowdown than the N7 (2013) and the Note 8. The display is much dimmer than either
of those. I like that the kernel lets you adjust the color balance (using trickster mod + root) but given LG's update history
and the fact that I don't think you can fix the brightness level in a software patch I think this one's going back before long.

If the dog hadn't cracked the screen on the Note 8, I wouldn't have this device - I'm disappointed, as I was hoping it'd be a major
step up from that device (which still works somewhat, but is clearly on its last legs.)

Using the interactive governor rather than ondemand helps performance but at the cost of battery. The biggest cost of battery, though, is
the display which often needs to be dialed up to fairly high brightness levels to be useful.

 

[roustabout]

You got a bad screen. Exchange for another. The screen is great. Of course you cud be a troll.

Not talking about resolution, talking about brightness and color balance.

The device reviews from a single source (laptop magazine) have the gpad screen as below 300 lux, the Note 8 at almost 500 lux and the N 7 (2013) is over 500 lux.

My note 8 uses an overclocked kernel to run at 1.9 ghz which may be part of why the gpad doesn't feel that much faster, and the early
iteration of the N8 software did have some lag. There have been three updates since the device was released in April, though.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

no he didn't. Look around at some reviews (both professional and personal). This screen's backlight is much dimmer than comparable tablets. He's not saying the screen is bad. I found that the colors and sharpness are very good, but the screen is very dark. Compare the G Pad at 50% brightness to a N7 at 50% brightness and the G Pad will look much darker.

 

[Nychotxxx]

Thats true re n7 v. Gpad at 50% brightness. Big difference. So questionable battery time and questionable backlight. Hmmmmmmm

no he didn't. Look around at some reviews (both professional and personal). This screen's backlight is much dimmer than comparable tablets. He's not saying the screen is bad. I found that the colors and sharpness are very good, but the screen is very dark. Compare the G Pad at 50% brightness to a N7 at 50% brightness and the G Pad will look much darker.