LG G3 Android M (6.0)

[bobbob1016]

Ordered 2 of the LG G3 phones from Verizon last year and just yesterday updated to the Marshmallow update. This update has eliminated the GESTURES options in settings to allow the phone to be answered by simply placing the phone to the ear. Only way now is to perform the swipe function which is very unsafe IMO for my 65 yr. old wife driving down the road doing this. I called Verizon and they replied call LG or the Android folks since it is out of their hands. I assure you i will NO longer be purchasing any Android equipped cell phone that cares so little about public safety when driving, to remove the various gesture options for answering calls. Thousands of folks do not drive vehicles equipped with Bluetooth so please do not respond with remedies that resolve nothing for alot of people. The apps on the Playstore have most all been totally useless regarding phone answering options all the way back to Kit Kat, so please dont mention these junky apps either.

So when will an update be brought forth to rectify and restore the Gestures feature alot of users enjoyed.

Regards, Ron

It is so obvious that the problem is with Verizon. I mean, you call the city road paver when your car needs an oil change, right? /S This is *not* a case for Verizon, it's a case for LG really, not even Google. If LG messed with Android and made a skin, it's something LG has to rectify.

or, you know, you could not talk on the phone while you're driving...pull off the road and talk, hang up and get back on the road

Well, that's a patch, not a fix. I answer mine from my steering wheel button, and wouldn't at all accept "Oh, just pull over..." I'd do it instead of operating the phone of course, but that's not a fix. I honestly don't buy "handsfree is just as bad as pushing buttons on the phone." Handsfree is just as dangerous as talking to someone who is there imho, minus pressing 1 button to answer. If said button is on the steering wheel where at least one hand should be anyways, it's not really an issue. I say one hand, as it may be a stick shift.

 

[coloneljames]

Rcvd and installed 6.0. Where the taco emoji? I see all the others eg smiling poo...

 

[Lapse]

Alarm apps don't work due to new Doze feature in Marshmallow.

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[babracmmm]

I use Quiet Alarm and it is working just fine.

 

[ColbyJvonBrown]

Don't have those apps set to optimize when the phone goes into doze mode.

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[DerrikM]

Finally got the Marshmallow OTA on my Verizon G3. Performed the update, then alternate version of Factory Reset. Got my Homescreen restored from LG Backup. So far so good. Things seems perkier, as my G3 was running sluggish (which recent Factory Resets did not cure). We shall see.

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You stated that LG Backup restored your Homescreen, correct? I am using Nova Launcher and 2 Zooper widgets on my homescreen. Will Nova & Zooper be backed up and restored, or does this only work for a stock homescreen?

 

[KeepItReal]

Sorry, you'll just have to try it. I keep my phone at stock. I create 3 Homescreen panels: on the main I keep the weather/time and icons at the bottom only, second panel a score of folders, and the third panel a widget of the Jorte whole month calendar. When I restore, it does restore the 3 panels, but NOT the Jorte widget. I don't use any launchers. LG Backup is buried in Settings, Backup & Reset, LG Backup up at the top. Once your are in LG Backup, I chose the Back up & Restore where you can use dropdown menus to chose what to backup. You could literally backup everything to a SD card.

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[p5stover]

Sprint Sprint Sprint!! Where is my M update for LG G3 on Sprint!!?

 

[ShinyTop]

So, days after Verizon released 6 I still have not received it on my G3. I am stock. Location Pensacola, FL.

 

[eddiea]

So far everything has been working fine except when I tried to update my Amazon Music app I got an installation error, so I did a factory reset and now two Amazon apps (Amazon Music and Amazon Shopping) have installation update errors. Very odd. I tried some recommended tips by clearing cache in both apps as well as the Google Play store cache but it did not resolve it. My guess is these Amazon apps need to be updated for better Android M compatibility. Until then, I can still use the older versions but hopefully there will be updates for both apps soon if indeed that is the problem.

 

[fsfty]

Having the same problem with Amazon Music app...

 

[anon(6142785)]

Same problem here with Amazon music update. As far as Amazon shopping app. I use Amazon Underground app and press home inside the app and it takes me to the main Amazon page. My old Amazon music app still works but can't update it. I am sure there will be a n update for marshmallow users soon.

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[Chilll]

I thought 5.1 drained my battery faster. I just replaced my battery last week and my phone lasted much longer. I haven't noticed any faster drain with 6.0 in the day I have had it.

 

[Chilll]

Mine is eating battery like crazy. No matter reset yet, but it's just screaming down

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[Chilll]

Do a factory reset ,complete wipe after update .Wipe everything and don't install any apps..Do that later but one at a time then see how each app behaves. Also search phone for Dt Ignite. This is Verizon's bloatware installed. Delete this asap.

 

[Chilll]

Recheck update to marshmallow came last week0

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[ryan B1]

Recheck update to marshmallow came last week0

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You have any idea when it comes out for T-Mobile?

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[leandrodp2016]

Talking on The phone while drivig, with or wihout GESTURES, is a serious criminal offense, which could get your 65 YO wife killed... And people on her way. I would kindly suggest pulling off to answer if is THAT important to take the call...

 

[fsfty]

I was finally able to update the Amazon Music App this morning...

 

[anon(6142785)]

Still can't here. No biggie

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