LG Optimus V Q&A - Newb Friendly

[damiandownfall]

I saw a thread like this elsewhere on Android Central and I thought it would be great to have one here as well.

What's expected are quick little questions for quick little answers.

To ask any question, simply reply to this thread. To answer a question, quote/multiquote the person(s) you are trying to answer by selecting the quote option.

Remember, this is supposed to be NEWB FRIENDLY!!! Please for the love of Android and everything that is holy, do NOT TROLL or LAUGH at another's experience!

Enjoy.

 

[damiandownfall]

I'll start off with my own question.

Can the LGOV support a 32gb micro SDHC card? I ask because of the HC part... Never had it before.

Also what about SDHC-1?

To clarify, these are the ones I'm talking about -

 

[bjzapp]

Hey there.

Yes, this card will most certainly work. I have the same one in my OV(right pic). Mine is a class 5.
What you have pictured on the right is a class 1 I believe. The left is class 4. This basically means the higher the class, the greater/better the read/write speed to/from the card.
The HC part just means that is resistant to cold/heat temps and vibrations(dropping phone let's say).
They are inexpensive.
I have a ton of MP3/4's on mine, so that's why I went with a 32G. Also a good choice to keep all your Nandroid/ROM backups

 

[damiandownfall]

Hey there.

Yes, this card will most certainly work. I have the same one in my OV(right pic). Mine is a class 5.
What you have pictured on the right is a class 1 I believe. The left is class 4. This basically means the higher the class, the greater/better the read/write speed to/from the card.
The HC part just means that is resistant to cold/heat temps and vibrations(dropping phone let's say).
They are inexpensive.
I have a ton of MP3/4's on mine, so that's why I went with a 32G. Also a good choice to keep all your Nandroid/ROM backups

Odd. On Amazon the right one is more expensive than the left one so I assumed it was better... Should I buy the left or right? Because one is SanDisk Ultra and one is just plain SanDisk.

 

[tli]

It's a lot easier and more informative to get the answers directly from the spec source and manufacturer at:

https://www.sdcard.org/developers/overview/capacity/

SD/SDHC/SDXC Specifications and Compatibility

http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7491/kw/microsd microsdhc

 

[AndyOpie150]

This basically means the higher the class, the greater/better the read/write speed to/from the card.

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This is not correct. The class # only designates write speed, not read speed.
Read speed is not regulated and varies from manufacturer and type of SD card, as well as Android Phones.
The Sandisk 16GB class 4 micro SD card has the best read speeds in our V. New, mine tested out at 40MB/s.

The read speed is the most important for Android Phones for accessing apps that are one the SD card faster, better music playback, etc., etc.

 

[damiandownfall]

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The Sandisk 16GB class 4 micro SD card has the best read speeds in our V. New, mine tested out at 40MB/s.

40?? Wow that's fast. I just read Amazon's specs on the 32gb one and it said 4mb/s read on class 4.

 

[AndyOpie150]

Re: LG Optimus V Q&A - Newb Friendly

40?? Wow that's fast. I just read Amazon's specs on the 32gb one and it said 4mb/s read on class 4.

Test was done with "SD Tools" from the PlayStore.
I think the info from Amazon is a typo. It probably should read 40MB/s
Most SD cards claim to have those read speeds, put the proof is in the test from "SD Tools". As stated in my previous post, the read speed is not regulated and will also vary depending on the Android Phone it is being used in.

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40?? Wow that's fast. I just read Amazon's specs on the 32gb one and it said 4mb/s read on class 4.

Test was done with "SD Tools" from the PlayStore.
I think the info from Amazon is a typo. It probably should read 40MB/s
Most SD cards claim to have those read speeds, put the proof is in the test from "SD Tools". As stated in my previous post, the read speed is not regulated and will also vary depending on the Android Phone it is being used in.

 

[tli]

Re: LG Optimus V Q&A - Newb Friendly

So much misunderstanding and misinfo, if people would just read the info provided, one would see that Class 4 is indeed rated at 4MB/s *minimum* speed.

 

[damiandownfall]

Re: LG Optimus V Q&A - Newb Friendly

So much misunderstanding and misinfo, if people would just read the info provided, one would see that Class 4 is indeed rated at 4MB/s *minimum* speed.

I did notice the minimum part before I posted. I agree with you.

 

[bjzapp]

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This is not correct. The class # only designates write speed, not read speed.
Read speed is not regulated and varies from manufacturer and type of SD card, as well as Android Phones.
The Sandisk 16GB class 4 micro SD card has the best read speeds in our V. New, mine tested out at 40MB/s.

The read speed is the most important for Android Phones for accessing apps that are one the SD card faster, better music playback, etc., etc.

Yes master.
Correction is noted.
Musta been typing too fast again and not careful.....
so gimme a read speed on the 32GB card then.

 

[AndyOpie150]

Yes master.
Correction is noted.
Musta been typing too fast again and not careful.....
so gimme a read speed on the 32GB card then.

Nobody has tested the read speed of 32GB micro SD card with the V that I know of. I guess you will have to be the first.
I would lean toward getting the Sandisk class 4 as they seem to have the best read speeds with our V (personal choice).