LG G4: My initial thoughts after a couple short hours...

[TheMarcus]

It sure does my friend

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Finally! I've gotten so used to that with AOSP ROMs that it's weird not to see it rotate on my G3.

 

[tx_tuff]

Finally! I've gotten so used to that with AOSP ROMs that it's weird not to see it rotate on my G3.

It rotates on my G2 with Lollipop. I had to try it because I never type with my keyboard that way but it did work.

 

[Paul627g]

Where did you purchase the global model, and does it work with AT&T LTE?

Yes the global model works only with T Mobile and AT&T here in the US.

 

[Paul627g]

How and where does one get an unlocked, global version?

Does it still have carrier bloatware on it?

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No carrier bloat

 

[Paul627g]

 

[Paul627g]

Nice post.

One question, you mention that it feels very light....does it feel flimsy or cheap being that light? I had the One M7 and One M8 and actually liked that they had a bit of heft to them, just made the devices feel really solid.

I'm on the S6 now which feels quite light and kind of 'hollow'. Is that kind of what the G4 feels like?

It's light feeling but still feels solid to me the more I use it.

 

[Paul627g]

In case anyone was wondering what apps it comes with on the unlocked global version.

 

[mhettrich]

Yes the global model works only with T Mobile and AT&T here in the US.

Sweet, thanks. Strongly considering picking this up.

 

[scottysize]

No the global model will only work with AT&T and T-Mobile since Verizon and Sprint leave in the past and still use CDMA, the global H815 is a gsm model with no CDMA bands.

I'd agree with you and you're right about it not working, but wrong about the problem being CDMA as there is an option for CDMA/LTE. However, selecting it Verizon rejects the phone. I'll wait and see if Doggy gets any help from VZW.

 

[scottysize]

Let me know how you make out with Verizon as mine wouldn't work I called Verizon tech said he would look into and call me back today or tomorrow.

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Nope. I even tried manually selecting Verizon and it still wouldn't connect. Did you switch the network to GSM/CDMA/LTE? I did and it still wouldn't connect, or rather VZW wouldn't accept the device. When I booted with my SIM card inserted, it gave me the option under Mobile Networks in the settings, but with no SIM, all I get is Hotspot.

 

[scottysize]

How and where does one get an unlocked, global version?

Does it still have carrier bloatware on it?

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No carrier bloatware, but it does come with some LG bloatware. That is probably the best reason to get an unlocked global version, however, so far it's not working on VZW. Since it's not working on VZW, I cannot confirm is LTE is working or not.

 

[Inders99]

My h815 has all the cdma bands listed on the box.

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Are you sure it's not WCDMA? Those bands will not work in America, not sure where you're from but I have the H815 and it will not work with Verizon. If your rep can make it work let us know since it'll save me from having to purchase one.

BTW...it's bloat free, cleanest phone I've ever seen...to bad it won't work with my Verizon service.

 

[Paul627g]

Are you sure it's not WCDMA? Those bands will not work in America, not sure where you're from but I have the H815 and it will not work with Verizon. If your rep can make it work let us know since it'll save me from having to purchase one.

BTW...it's bloat free, cleanest phone I've ever seen...to bad it won't work with my Verizon service.

Yes those are WCDMA bands

 

[bhatech]

My h815 has all the cdma bands listed on the box.

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Are you confusing with WCDMA bands as someone suggested earlier? If yes then you have no clue about bands, they are still gsm bands and not CDMA. All the info available till now suggests this is GSM only phone.

Why don't you post a picture of the bands on the box and we can confirm for you.

 

[Inders99]

All the info available till now suggests this is GSM only phone.

It is...I took it to Verizon the day after it was delivered...their eyes almost bugged out of their heads. The rep took one look at the box and said it wouldn't work. They still popped in a Verizon sim card in it and sure enough it didn't work.

 

[Djlatino]

Does this still have the same wicked stand by time as it's predecessor? My S4 broke on Sunday, might need to hunt for a new phone.

 

[GrooveRite]

Does this still have the same wicked stand by time as it's predecessor?

Yup!

 

[GolferChris68]

In case anyone was wondering what apps it comes with on the unlocked global version.
For those apps that can't be disabled, can their icons still be hidden? Thanks!

 

[Paul627g]

Yes the icons can still be hidden in your app drawer