Hi guys,
i am thinking to buy optimus 2x or desire s. (they both cost almost the same, minor diff), i dont even dare call optimus 2x a phone anymore
desire s:
cool looking, metal body, great size,
BUT sucky camera, non rootable without xtc clip, no devs working on it, and some battery cover problems (squeaky)
optimus 2x:
LOTS of devs (which im hoping will fix the reboot issue), CM (yeaa!), great camera, hardware etc...
BUT its rebooting, getting very hot (for many), screen backlight bleeding and generaly unstable phone... my only gripes with it.
im so lost. any advice is VERY appreciated
The hardware for the Desire S is a real let-down IMHO. I've found my O2X to be stable generally, the early nightlies of CM7 weren't great but after about 10 they really improved. LG's software sucks but the phone is still usable, if laggy.
I've had no heat issue (if anything it runs cooler than my old Desire, if not my DEXT). Likewise the screen bleeding issue. I wouldn't choose any other phone right now.
tickler136 said:
The hardware for the Desire S is a real let-down IMHO. I've found my O2X to be stable generally, the early nightlies of CM7 weren't great but after about 10 they really improved. LG's software sucks but the phone is still usable, if laggy.
I've had no heat issue (if anything it runs cooler than my old Desire, if not my DEXT). Likewise the screen bleeding issue. I wouldn't choose any other phone right now.
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and if i may ask, for how long have you had your o2x ?
Looolll.
Is like comparing a Toyota with a Ferrari....
Ofcourse LG O2X.
I have mine since day one of release.
Some times (once a week or in 2 weeks) BSOD.
Phone never gets warm or what so ever.
Kept it stock for a long time. Rooted my phone like 2 weeks ago.
Just for Adfree, nothing else.
Had mine for a week. Stabile as rock! Not one reboot. No heat issues.
I have frozen antivirus and drivemehome (perhaps those who make the device reboot??)
My battery is good for 2 days with moderate use on 2G network. Have disabled 3G...
The backlight bleeding is a problem with all LCD screen more or less. I dont know why you want to stare at the screen while its pitch black in a room without light... I have some bleeding, but never bothers me. It is usually something to see in the screen
and what about the other loads of ppl who have bsod 5 times per day :| ?
i just really dont want want to go wrong with this because return is not an option
xilw3r said:
and what about the other loads of ppl who have bsod 5 times per day :| ?
i just really dont want want to go wrong with this because return is not an option
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Just play with your phone hardcore for 3 days.
If any BSOD, REBOOT, hot tempure will occure you can go to the store en switch the phone.
And if your phone has these issues, I think you will notice it on the hardcore 3 day use.
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Just play with your phone hardcore for 3 days.
If any BSOD, REBOOT, hot tempure will occure you can go to the store en switch the phone.
And if your phone has these issues, I think you will notice it on the hardcore 3 day use.
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I would do the opposite actually. Using the phone will give you no issues, it's only when left alone that the problems occur.
I seriously wouldn't risk this phone to be honest. You're guaranteed to have issues in one way or another, and you shouldn't have to root and void your warranty to get a reliable phone.
IMHO, if you can wait, I would suggest waiting 6 weeks to 2 months to see how the dual-core phone scene pans out. I think gingerbread would likely be on LG2X by then, as would improved stability on other dual-core phones as well. Also, like all electronic products, the longer you wait to buy - the cheaper they become.
keep in mind that some people had the O2X for 3 weeks before they started getting reboots/ freezes and BSOD. Just saying
Just you wait a little more while. CM7 will be as stable as a rock soon enough.
IMO. The Desire S should be around 2/3 the price of O2X to make it any worthy compared to O2X. It's just an upgraded version of the original Desire with a high pricetag.
The desire and incredible s work out of the box though. Without random reboots and freezes. If you just want a phone that works, I would go with the desire.
The 2x is great hardware for the money, but hardware isn't everything. I'm saying if you were concerned about problems, this really isn't the handset for you. Because you are 99% guaranteed to have issues.
If you are buying this with the intention to hack the hell out of it, you might be ok. You can't beat it's hardware to price ratio.
Don't even think about running this phone on stock if that is your intention.
It still hasn't been fully determined if anyone running stock, no root, no changes haven't had issues. Checking the various threads, I can't see anyone using stock that doesn't have issues. Most have either rooted and frozen apps, or put a complete new rom on.
If there are people running stock and don't have issues, they are a minority at best.
The op is saying a return isn't really an option to them. If so, then look elsewhere.
I hacked the **** out of it. And I love it. I could get an sgs2 but I didnt and thats saying a lot.
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Go for the o2x really great phone, had mine since day 1 and its never let me down, really glad i choose this over both desire s and sgs2
Hope this helps u decide, and let us know what u get.
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thanks guys. idk, i think im more leaning towards optimus 2x now, cuz of CM mostly, but then again, the size is kinda huge especially for a 4 inch screen.
and 1 more question, hows the audio quality through headphones ? i read in gsmarena that stereo crosstalk is pretty awful, what do you people think ? its kind of important cuz i always use my phone as a music player
Why isn't the stock ROM an option? My first handset had to be replaced on day one. My replacement has BSOD once in a month. BSOD aside, the stock ROM really aint that bad - the LG home app isn't so great, but replace it with Go Launcher (or Launcher Pro or. . . ) and it's fine.
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If you are buying this with the intention to hack the hell out of it, you might be ok. You can't beat it's hardware to price ratio.
Don't even think about running this phone on stock if that is your intention.
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goatee said:
Why isn't the stock ROM an option? My first handset had to be replaced on day one. My replacement has BSOD once in a month. BSOD aside, the stock ROM really aint that bad - the LG home app isn't so great, but replace it with Go Launcher (or Launcher Pro or. . . ) and it's fine.
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lol this bsod stuff looks so god darn random, i wish it was more concentrated so ppl could determine the ultimate cause.
btw another Q, hows the call quality ? and still: hows the sound through headphones ( is the stereo cross talk bearable ? cuz gsmarena said its pretty sucky, wondering how is it in real life situations)
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lol this bsod stuff looks so god darn random, i wish it was more concentrated so ppl could determine the ultimate cause.
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You're not the only one!
xilw3r said:
btw another Q, hows the call quality ? and still: hows the sound through headphones ( is the stereo cross talk bearable ? cuz gsmarena said its pretty sucky, wondering how is it in real life situations)
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I've found the call quality to be fine - in quiet situations, it's excellent, in noise situations it's fine. I've not used the handsfree, so don't know how calls are through headphones, but music is aok .
goatee said:
but music is aok .
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thanks do you use the supplied headphones or your own ?
Np - I use my own - Goldring NS1000.
xilw3r said:
thanks do you use the supplied headphones or your own ?
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it suppose to last more than the stock battery
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-4800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html?
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it suppose to last more than the stock battery
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-4800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html?
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Are they talking about a Streak 5? The S7 battery is 2750mAh. Why not just get a http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-iCruiser-IMP1000-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327672775&sr=1-3? It's cheaper and bigger. Not sure how the other one really works but Trent iCruiser would give you lots more run time.
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it suppose to last more than the stock battery
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-4800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html?
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Do even own a S7? it's pretty clear the battery in the S7 isnt removable, that's for the S5 anyway.
The only way to get more cap for the S7 is an external one like in the other link
Hi all , I've been using this great app a while now .
What i wanna know is , is the sensor gonna get damaged or be weaker since it's being used for 24 hours a day ?
parasitical said:
Hi all , I've been using this great app a while now .
What i wanna know is , is the sensor gonna get damaged or be weaker since it's being used for 24 hours a day ?
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No, just a bit of extra battery usage.
And here's another app with similar functionality, I think this is the best one out there.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree&hl=en
Curious, i have an option to buy a 360 for 120$ (used for a month, from a friend), and i wanted to know the expectations regarding the unit itself, compatibility with the N4, and most important of all, battery life impact on the N4.
Thank you all in advance.
Battery life is hardly impacted on the N4 with a Moto 360 paired.
There is one big annoyance... if you take the phone outside of the watch's range, and you are using a bluetooth headset, it can cut out the audio. To get around this, you need to manually disconnect the watch from the phone when you know you will be away from it.
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Battery life is hardly impacted on the N4 with a Moto 360 paired.
There is one big annoyance... if you take the phone outside of the watch's range, and you are using a bluetooth headset, it can cut out the audio. To get around this, you need to manually disconnect the watch from the phone when you know you will be away from it.
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thanks for prompt response, and i'm glad to hear battery life is hardly impacted, i finally have a solid device getting me 7-8hrs of SOT and now i was hoping to build on to that with getting a 360 and was curious with battery...
I probably wouldn't be taking the phone outside of watch's range but i will keep that in mind.
Are there any tempered glass screen protecters for the 360? Also any benefits of root?
masri1987 said:
thanks for prompt response, and i'm glad to hear battery life is hardly impacted, i finally have a solid device getting me 7-8hrs of SOT and now i was hoping to build on to that with getting a 360 and was curious with battery...
I probably wouldn't be taking the phone outside of watch's range but i will keep that in mind.
Are there any tempered glass screen protecters for the 360? Also any benefits of root?
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The SOT i had in this post was with my Moto 360 connected the whole time.
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The SOT i had in this post was with my Moto 360 connected the whole time.
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Damn that's quite good, i noticed bluetooth is no where in those screen shots. must not really use a lot of power
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The SOT i had in this post was with my Moto 360 connected the whole time.
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Wow man pretty great battery. Care to share your set up? Any themes to take advantage of amoled screen? frozen apps? etc. I see you had mobile data disconnected for a very big portion of the day do you do this manually or use something like tasker to automate?
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Wow man pretty great battery. Care to share your set up? Any themes to take advantage of amoled screen? frozen apps? etc. I see you had mobile data disconnected for a very big portion of the day do you do this manually or use something like tasker to automate?
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I did not touch the data settings at all... everything else is this post
@gregk232
I got the 360 for 140$ brand new from OfferUp app.
Will run a full charge today on both watch and phone and see how it goes.
Planning to buy the P10 this weekend. mainly for camera and size which is quite perfect for hand. and planning to put a hard rugged case to it, will it affect the heating more or just the same? Thanks
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Planning to buy the P10 this weekend. mainly for camera and size which is quite perfect for hand. and planning to put a hard rugged case to it, will it affect the heating more or just the same? Thanks
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Helo, my advise to you is to get it. It never overheats to be honest. I haven't noticed any overheating even during extensive use (lots if phone calls and app use)
waelh said:
Helo, my advise to you is to get it. It never overheats to be honest. I haven't noticed any overheating even during extensive use (lots if phone calls and app use)
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Yea I've bought and been using it for 5 days now. Quite loving it ? perfect for my hand and fast device. Though some stutter when playing games. But all in all good phone