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Nexus 4 : The deep dive reviews

Not sure if this is allowed but, having a thread for all the interesting reviews will help.
This is probably the most praising device review I have seen on the web so far.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/smartphones/21248/google-nexus-4-hands-on-impressions
HQ pictures http://www.engadget.com/photos/google-nexus-4-hands-on/#5395910
30 second Photospehere video http://www.legitreviews.com/news/14408/
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Wow great review I am actually excited about holding it all my life been holding plastic let's see how glass feels.
Thx for sharing
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Interesting, sends to have the same curved glad edge like my sensation...
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I have about three pounds of dust accumulating on my Galaxy S3 in the gap between the casing and the glass. I see the LG Nexus 4 also has a similar gap. As do most devices, really, but this Sammy is sure a dust magnet. Here's hoping the LG will NOT be like the Samsung in that regard.

matt310 said:
I have about three pounds of dust accumulating on my Galaxy S3 in the gap between the casing and the glass. I see the LG Nexus 4 also has a similar gap. As do most devices, really, but this Sammy is sure a dust magnet. Here's hoping the LG will NOT be like the Samsung in that regard.
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I read somewhere that the nexus 4 uses the Zero-Gap Technology, which practically leaves no space between the screen and the touch panel..?
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RockR172 said:
I read somewhere that the nexus 4 uses the Zero-Gap Technology, which practically leaves no space between the screen and the touch panel..?
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That's a type of technology? Like Microwaves and stuff?

matt310 said:
I have about three pounds of dust accumulating on my Galaxy S3 in the gap between the casing and the glass. I see the LG Nexus 4 also has a similar gap. As do most devices, really, but this Sammy is sure a dust magnet. Here's hoping the LG will NOT be like the Samsung in that regard.
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RockR172 said:
I read somewhere that the nexus 4 uses the Zero-Gap Technology, which practically leaves no space between the screen and the touch panel..?
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I think you're talking about something a bit different. I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, that matt310 was referencing the gap between the front glass and the side edging on the outside of the device.

su9062 said:
Not sure if this is allowed but, having a thread for all the interesting reviews will help.
This is probably the most praising device review I have seen on the web so far.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/smartphones/21248/google-nexus-4-hands-on-impressions
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good read

vinay427 said:
I think you're talking about something a bit different. I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, that matt310 was referencing the gap between the front glass and the side edging on the outside of the device.
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That's how I read it, too; frankly, I think it would be pretty hard from any of the N4 release photos that would reveal distance between the display & glass.

vinay427 said:
I think you're talking about something a bit different. I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, that matt310 was referencing the gap between the front glass and the side edging on the outside of the device.
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Oh, my bad.
Maybe he just meant it that way..
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That's a type of technology? Like Microwaves and stuff?
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Technology, Yes.
Read before you make non sense posts.
First use of Zerogap Touch for Real Touch
It’s nice to be part of a conglomerate. Working with its vertically-integrated sister companies, LG incorporated the industry-first Zerogap Touch technology into the Optimus G.
As the first smartphone with the Zerogap Touch, the Optimus G boasts a cover glass that’s different from typical touch screen cover glass. While the others are typically topped with ITO film or a glass sensor, the Zerogap Touch has an ITO sensor film printed directly on the glass, removing the air gap that is normally trapped between the two elements.
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Read more HERE
Slap Yourself Now.
[No Offence]
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RockR172 said:
I read somewhere that the nexus 4 uses the Zero-Gap Technology, which practically leaves no space between the screen and the touch panel..?
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Yeah, they should've done that with our beloved Optimus One, right?
Selling my GNex for this probably, but I would like to see a comparision between Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus first..
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mDroidd said:
Yeah, they should've done that with our beloved Optimus One, right?
Selling my GNex for this probably, but I would like to see a comparision between Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus first..
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O1 has like infinite space between Touchscreen and the Display lol...
The Nexus 4 will be better anyday than the GNexus..
Will be good to see you around here too...

Does Zerogap technology do anything to help touch response time?

onthecouchagain said:
Does Zerogap technology do anything to help touch response time?
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Response time, no. Accuracy, probably.

RockR172 said:
Oh, my bad.
Maybe he just meant it that way..
Technology, Yes.
Read before you make non sense posts.
Slap Yourself Now.
[No Offence]
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Wait, you exhibit poor reading skills yourself, then chide another for the same? It wasn't nonsense at all, clearly on-topic. Nobody can stay abreast of the latest at this neck-breaking pace.
That said, this phone will have at least one less area in which dust can congregate. Yay!

Hmmm I just don't understand the glass back design...? Everybody have laughed at the iPhone 4 and 4s design which broke almost just by looking at it - or at least when dropped from little height. And now Google - as I see it - makes the same mistake!
Beautiful yes! Wise NO! ( or what do you think?)

Foxhunter123 said:
Hmmm I just don't understand the glass back design...? Everybody have laughed at the iPhone 4 and 4s design which broke almost just by looking at it - or at least when dropped from little height. And now Google - as I see it - makes the same mistake!
Beautiful yes! Wise NO! ( or what do you think?)
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The difference is the plastic has a lip over the glass so if you were to drop the phone on it's corner The glass itself wouldn't make contact. However I could be misinformed.
It'll be interesting to see drop tests of this device, though. I do love drop tests.
EDIT: I must agree with you, though. The glass back wasn't very wise... :/

That's a good deal bro. imo you should return your GNII and buy the N4 first. Then wait the the 3G/4G version of N10. It will be better thought.

Glass back doesn't bother me. I just won't drop the phone

The folks at Android Police got their hands on one.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
Want.
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Galaxy s4 or HTC One (May be joining you all with the One Up plan soon)

Understanding that there will be bias here i will likely ask the same question in the one forums.
S4 or the one? and why?

I can't say either since I don't have.the one. Take this into consideration. Both phones only support 1900 lte. Sprint is turning on 800 and 2500 lte now. 800 will give you way better distance and penetration. Tri band lte phones coming. Other wise the s4 kicks ass. The battery last and its removable. The ones is not and its smaller.

Left HTC over a year ago, after owning each EVO from the very beginning. Would never look back. Plus, the community here is the best buncha guys I've worked with by far!
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i love my S4 but i also love the htc one......there's perks to both and there's cons to both, personally i like the S4 because of the expandable memory and the removable battery, i like the htc one because of the solid build and the sense ui but that's just me.....i wish i would've waited for the note 3 but hey, i'm not complaining lol

reverepats said:
Left HTC over a year ago, after owning each EVO from the very beginning. Would never look back. Plus, the community here is the best buncha guys I've worked with by far!
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Couldn't agree more. I've HTC since Touch Pro 1 and never been as happy with a phone as I am with S4
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digitalsynner85 said:
i love my S4 but i also love the htc one......there's perks to both and there's cons to both, personally i like the S4 because of the expandable memory and the removable battery, i like the htc one because of the solid build and the sense ui but that's just me.....i wish i would've waited for the note 3 but hey, i'm not complaining lol
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Battery and SD on S4 sold me as well
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User replaceable battery and SD card storage capabilities is why I like the s4. I've had problems with both HTC phones I've owned. On average, I've had less problems with Samsung phones. HTC, in the news, seems to be struggling. Just my opinion.

Both phones are good. HTC one with those speakers, metal build. And that red color it came out in is amazing. The S4 with the camera, sd card, removable battery. With that being said, I've never used an HTC one for more than 40 seconds lol. So I can't tell you any experience of it. But the S4 has been good for me. The first phone I've owned that I haven't cared to put a custom rom on.

I'll never buy an HTC device again. I've personally had too many issues with their products in the past.

I own an S4 and I won a One (gave it to my wife).
Personally I don't want anything other than Samsung, but I admit the One is a great device. I'd say you should go with the Sammy based on my past experience. I've owned several without any issues. Had 2 Evo 3Ds with issues. That turned me off HTC.
If you root, I'd take a look at both development forums while deciding.

jfcooley said:
I own an S4 and I won a One (gave it to my wife).
Personally I don't want anything other than Samsung, but I admit the One is a great device. I'd say you should go with the Sammy based on my past experience. I've owned several without any issues. Had 2 Evo 3Ds with issues. That turned me off HTC.
If you root, I'd take a look at both development forums while deciding.
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That's the other thing as well. Granted the S4,had some issues with root from the get go, but since the S3,its been super easy to root and unroot. HTC some makes some of the best hardware in this industry today, but I've just gotten super fend p with the software and such. Even tho, I haven't tried there latest with the One, I still don't plan on it. Only other device I wild turn to either than a Sammy, would be a Nexus, and that's it. Mostly for developing and Theming purposes. And for people thinking of moving from HTC to a Samsung, stay clear of some of the tech sites that knock on the S4. Take the 14 days that Sprint gives and test it out yourself. Cause I think most of the them are talking out of there arse
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S4 on removable battery and microsd... been using TP2 on sero since 2009. If htc would made one with removable batt, microsd and world phone capability with sim card like TP2, I might hv stayed w them... but sadly, although the unibody of the one very aesthetic, it limited several features discussed all important to me... so now its S4.

I posted this over in the ROM threads. But look at these results.
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I had the s4 but switched to the One. Iam really happy since switching bc to me the phone looks better, feels better and has less lag then the S4. Had to get the a replacement bc of a blown speaker but thats it so far.
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This is happening to a lot of people with the s4.. just a heads up before deciding to go with s4. I work at a repair center and we see this a lot with s4 owners. Sometimes worse. This picture was just from today
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tsdeaton said:
This is happening to a lot of people with the s4.. just a heads up before deciding to go with s4. I work at a repair center and we see this a lot with s4 owners. Sometimes worse. This picture was just from today
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Hiw did things get that overheated?

wildpig1234 said:
Hiw did things get that overheated?
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Simple. Galaxy phones are built cheap.. this guy said this happened this morning when he got to work. It plugged it in and about 30 minutes later he noticed this. The charger he brought back is the one that came with the phone.
But like I said. We see this almost on a weekly basis. Just galaxy s3 and s4. Mostly s4. I've only had 2 with s3.
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It's not just my store. Google it. It's happening all over the world. Just yesterday in Washington state one started to melt in a guys pocket. The whole phone was warped.
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Oh and the galaxy s4 has a benchmark booster built in. It boost the gpu frequency when running a benchmark. Cheating
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reverepats said:
Left HTC over a year ago, after owning each EVO from the very beginning. Would never look back.
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I also had a bunch of HTC's before going to the S4 when it came out. Thought they were good devices, until my wife got an S3 and I found out I was missing out. The Samsung's just work, and work well. The HTC's are quirky, don't pick up data signals as well, cameras have too much tint/over exposure, drop calls more, etc. I'm SO happy with the S4.
Nothing much in the forums about S4's melting. May be happening, but I can't believe it's a big issue at all or it'd be all over the place.

I owned the HTC one for about 2 months and just recently came over to the GS4. I actually like the GS4 better than I like the one. Both are great phones but battery life seems to be better on the GS4 and I just like the look of the GS4. I always use a case on my phones. So build materials mean nothing to me. Also beats is gimmicky IMHO without root and V4A the one seemed to always have distorted bass on certain songs when listening to music with ear buds. This device with moderate sound increase with V4A blows the one out in quality for sound just my 2 cents. I happy I switched.
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This conversation belongs in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45332668
It was created for these specific situation and conversations. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thread closed
Have a great day!

*** The Official "It's here! It's arrived!" Thread

Just like everyone else, I'm patiently waiting for the mailman to ring my doorbell. Not only for the cases and screen protectors ive purchased, but most importantly for the Nexus 5 I've ordered!
So I figured an official "it arrived" thread was in order. So post up when you get yours! Post pictures! Post videos! Post short reviews! Whatever you feel like!
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Is yours out for delivery today? Someone from the shipping thread says his is out for delivery, received shipping notification 5 am and lives in NYC. Just curious about the chances of arriving today.
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I'm one of those lucky folks who has one already.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sorry for the terrible pic Nexus 4 never did take great photos in bad light.
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/\ let's see some pictures of the screen, the menu, the about phone screen!
@Ethan, no, mine isn't shipped yet. I'm in Canada, my delivery date will probably be mid next week.
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r0cafella said:
I'm one of those lucky folks who has one already.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sorry for the terrible pic Nexus 4 never did take great photos in bad light.
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Does it feel a lot thinner then the N4? My wife has an HTC One and I love the thinness of that device. My N4 feels like a brick next to it. Do you notice much difference when holding the N4 and N5?
Also, how is Kit-Kat. Dies it feel like much of the same? What about screen size? On a 4.7" screen the nav bottons feel like they take up way to much room. On a 5" screen, do you now feel like there is plenty of screen real estate to do what you want to do?
And last for now, how does the screen quality compare to the N4 or any other top of the line phone out now?
Thank for any responses....

spicydicy said:
/\ let's see some pictures of the screen, the menu, the about phone screen!
@Ethan, no, mine isn't shipped yet. I'm in Canada, my delivery date will probably be mid next week.
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Hope this helps
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[email protected] said:
Does it feel a lot thinner then the N4? My wife has an HTC One and I love the thinness of that device. My N4 feels like a brick next to it. Do you notice much difference when holding the N4 and N5?
Also, how is Kit-Kat. Dies it feel like much of the same? What about screen size? On a 4.7" screen the nav bottons feel like they take up way to much room. On a 5" screen, do you now feel like there is plenty of screen real estate to do what you want to do?
And last for now, how does the screen quality compare to the N4 or any other top of the line phone out now?
Thank for any responses....
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Doesn't feel any thinner to personally, When I lay the N5 flat next to the N4 is actually pretty level due to the camera hump.
Kit-Kat is smooth and really responsive, the translucent Status and Nav bar is a great touch imo.
The screen real estate is ok for me, especially considering this is about as big as my hand can support with one handed use. I'm sure as soon as custom roms start coming along we will be able to utilise PIE controls again.
In terms of Screen quality it's really sharp but the colours appear to be slightly washed out but once again I'm sure custom kernels will remedy this.

after some time please share battery life impressions.. !!!

r0cafella said:
Doesn't feel any thinner to personally, When I lay the N5 flat next to the N4 is actually pretty level due to the camera hump.
Kit-Kat is smooth and really responsive, the translucent Status and Nav bar is a great touch imo.
The screen real estate is ok for me, especially considering this is about as big as my hand can support with one handed use. I'm sure as soon as custom roms start coming along we will be able to utilise PIE controls again.
In terms of Screen quality it's really sharp but the colours appear to be slightly washed out but once again I'm sure custom kernels will remedy this.
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That sucks about the size! So no wow factor with the screen. I love the HTC One screen so was hoping the N5 would be just as good or better.

Post some Camera Samples
r0cafella said:
I'm one of those lucky folks who has one already.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sorry for the terrible pic Nexus 4 never did take great photos in bad light.
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Can you please post some camera samples? Doesn't have to be anything photogenic, I just want to get an idea of quality when it comes to random pictures in non-optimal lighting situations etc. Could be outside a window, your foot, a wall/chair, doesn't matter.

kcm117 said:
Can you please post some camera samples? Doesn't have to be anything photogenic, I just want to get an idea of quality when it comes to random pictures in non-optimal lighting situations etc. Could be outside a window, your foot, a wall/chair, doesn't matter.
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Please see my IMGUR album here.
http://imgur.com/a/QvqZd
As I said in the Photos thread I take really bad pictures so take these with a grain of salt.

Thanks.
r0cafella said:
Please see my IMGUR album here.
http://imgur.com/a/QvqZd
As I said in the Photos thread I take really bad pictures so take these with a grain of salt.
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Wow you really got out an about with it already, thanks! I think some of the shots look really good.

r0cafella said:
I'm one of those lucky folks who has one already.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sorry for the terrible pic Nexus 4 never did take great photos in bad light.
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Does the N5 feels bulky in hand? Because it does on the picture.

cipsaz said:
Does the N5 feels bulky in hand? Because it does on the picture.
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Feels really good in the hand imo.
The soft touch plastic is really nice and doesn't feel cheap at all, It is slightly slippy however.

How about the storage? How much free storage do you get?

KingOmega said:
How about the storage? How much free storage do you get?
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12.55gb free on the 16gb SKU

r0cafella said:
12.55gb free on the 16gb SKU
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How does the battery drain look so far? How much screen time on do you have right now -- and how much battery is left?

Can you tell us about the notification LED? Does it work out of the box or do you need to install a 3rd party app?
Thanks!

Has anyone seen any unboxing videos yet? That's my pre-order porn man.

DirkGently said:
Can you tell us about the notification LED? Does it work out of the box or do you need to install a 3rd party app?
Thanks!
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Worked out of the box.
Works fine with lightflow and It's super bright as well!
It's actually better than the LED on the N4

Light bleed

Before all the angry people kick off, this is not just another "problem thread".
Reading through forum I realised that a lot of people won't notice light bleed of they put their phone down when booting as background on KK is grayish. I've seen a few people ask how they check for light bleed. I'm also curious how bad it gets.
Now, before you do it, please keep in mind once it's seen, it can't be unseen, don't blame me for that, I gave you a fair warning and if you didn't read it or ignored it, you suck
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.displaytester
Right, download this app, set brightness to max, go into dead pixel tab and scroll horizontally to the black panel. Voila!
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Ignore everything but top left corner (2 points) on this pic as this is simply due to the angle. It appears like light bleed, but it's so minor, it's barely visible in reality. Top left corner though is very prominent.
Have fun.
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undercover said:
Before all the angry people kick off, this is not just another "problem thread".
Reading through forum I realised that a lot of people won't notice light bleed of they put their phone down when booting as background on KK is grayish. I've seen a few people ask how they check for light bleed. I'm also curious how bad it gets.
Now, before you do it, please keep in mind once it's seen, it can't be unseen, don't blame me for that, I gave you a fair warning and if you didn't read it or ignored it, you suck
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.displaytester
Right, download this app, set brightness to max, go into dead pixel tab and scroll horizontally to the black panel. Voila!
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Ignore everything but top left corner (2 points) on this pic as this is simply due to the angle. It appears like light bleed, but it's so minor, it's barely visible in reality. Top left corner though is very prominent.
Have fun.
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Have it in the exact sAme spot on my N5, not worth the hassle of replacing it imo.

jxr94 said:
Have it in the exact sAme spot on my N5, not worth the hassle of replacing it imo.
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I will give you kudos of posting some actual light bleed instead of just being brighter at certain angles.
I fortunately haven't noticed this on mine, but even if I did -- like you, I wouldn't bother getting it replaced.

jxr94 said:
Have it in the exact sAme spot on my N5, not worth the hassle of replacing it imo.
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Not much hassle, phone call, deposit, wait and use current N5. Mine other one already shipped. Wonder if it's going to be any better....
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It's much better than the N4, and I was perfectly happy with that for the last year!

undercover said:
Not much hassle, phone call, deposit, wait and use current N5. Mine other one already shipped. Wonder if it's going to be any better....
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If the replacement is worse *knocks on wood*, can you just return it to them and keep your current one?

Jorsher said:
I will give you kudos of posting some actual light bleed instead of just being brighter at certain angles.
I fortunately haven't noticed this on mine, but even if I did -- like you, I wouldn't bother getting it replaced.
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Let's put it this way, if next one is perfect, I'm keeping it. This device only has that one issue. Most of the time I don't see it, but I KNOW it's there. So, if replacement is not perfect, I'm keeping my my first one... Probably...
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jxr94 said:
If the replacement is worse *knocks on wood*, can you just return it to them and keep your current one?
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Can't see why not, since replacement is pretty much a new purchase.
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Fair enough. I just know that, admittedly through the constant rehashing of friends and family, I am too critical of my electronic devices and nothing is perfect. With this in mind, I'm trying to just see the brighter side lol. Good luck to you though man!

jxr94 said:
Fair enough. I just know that, admittedly through the constant rehashing of friends and family, I am too critical of my electronic devices and nothing is perfect. With this in mind, I'm trying to just see the brighter side lol. Good luck to you though man!
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I can "live" with things.. Heck, I did with ipad and a few other things.
However display on this device is supposed to be sealed AFAIK. Light bleed like that shows its not, which is an inherited hardware fault. Another reason for this thread is to see if majority of devices is like that and looking for a perfect one is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. Which is obviously not worth the hassle.
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Do you think this problem will be solved when they will release the next batch?

Look, @undercover , nothing against you personally, I actually enjoy most of your posts, but if you put any device under a microscope, you'll find issues. If slight light bleed visible only during the boot process while in a pitch-black room is the only issue with my phone, I'd consider myself lucky and move on.
I guess what I'm saying is, every device deserves a little margin of error. Every single unit off of the assembly line can't be perfect, and a unit with only the aforementioned light bleed should probably be considered slightly-less-than-perfect-but-acceptable, in my humble opinion.

No bleed here. Goooood!

I guess I'm lucky. I only have light bleed on lower bottom corner and its not even bad. Just BARELY.
Its very very little.
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caribouxda said:
No bleed here. Goooood!
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Lol I hope you have a dead pixel jk count yourself fortunate man!

Johmama said:
Look, @undercover , nothing against you personally, I actually enjoy most of your posts, but if you put any device under a microscope, you'll find issues. If slight light bleed visible only during the boot process while in a pitch-black room is the only issue with my phone, I'd consider myself lucky and move on.
I guess what I'm saying is, every device deserves a little margin of error. Every single unit off of the assembly line can't be perfect, and a unit with only the aforementioned light bleed should probably be considered slightly-less-than-perfect-but-acceptable, in my humble opinion.
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With all due respect this thread is not to discuss what is acceptable error margin to a person.
To simplify, here's the bleed, how much worse/better/same it gets and on how many devices. Everything is relative so I'm trying to work out just HOW relative it is. That's all. I'm not slagging LG, Google, users, nor am I saying every user should return his unit because of certain amount of light bleed. Most of the threads I started are either help threads (passed on to other people now) or analysis of this or the other.
Tis all
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nitrogen618 said:
I guess I'm lucky. I only have light bleed on lower bottom corner and its not even bad. Just BARELY.
Its very very little.
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same here, top right
went to a pitch black room and ran the test, otherwise i never would have noticed

lolcopter said:
same here, top right
went to a pitch black room and ran the test, otherwise i never would have noticed
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This gives me hope that it's not majority of devices that are affected. :thumbup:
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lolcopter said:
same here, top right
went to a pitch black room and ran the test, otherwise i never would have noticed
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Same. Went inside my bathroom with brightness all the way up. Or else I wouldn't know
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Could you chaps take some photos please?
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LG G8 in hand. Here's what's happening so far

Hey I have a Verizon retail unit I'm reviewing and figured I start a thread about it with what I'm experiencing as I go.
I did an unboxing and first look comparing it to the V40 and the Pixel 3. https://youtu.be/fFcwGiNcJkw
First I must say I like that LG launched this with Android Pie, V40 still waiting. Also it's great to have a wide angle camera back. I stopped using the v40 since it did not have pie and could not set it up from my daily pixel 3 because of it.
I have popped a Verizon sim in so real world testing has started. I will be taking it down to a NASA launch this week so will be taking LOTS of photos and videos with it over the next week. Be sure to follow me @jerflash on Instagram and Twitter for first look at photos.
Let me know if you have any questions and take a look at my other videos ?

1st, could you please show in video if one can turn on "Pie Andriod gestures" on G8 in settings? Or are they totally disabled from kernel and not supported ? That'll be weird 'cause w/o gestures G8 is DOA

Billy Madison said:
1st, could you please show in video if one can turn on "Pie Andriod gestures" on G8 in settings? Or are they totally disabled from kernel and not supported ? That'll be weird 'cause w/o gestures G8 is DOA
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The Android Pie gestures are indeed present. When I used my Pixel 3 to fully setup the device they turned on automatically bit you can enable them in settings.
The pill looks a bit different from the one on the Pixel but works the same. The animation is a bit jank when swiping up from the pill to get resents. I suspect they don't think many people will turn it on.
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Can u use it with glove with high sensitivity touchscreen mode turned on?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIZRV91HirI

jerflash said:
The Android Pie gestures are indeed present. When I used my Pixel 3 to fully setup the device they turned on automatically bit you can enable them in settings.
The pill looks a bit different from the one on the Pixel but works the same. The animation is a bit jank when swiping up from the pill to get resents. I suspect they don't think many people will turn it on.
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Not sure if you knew this but you don't have to even swipe up. You can just swipe sideways on the pill for recents which I find very quick.
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Nice video. I'll have to get you to try twilight when it's ready and maybe you could review it as well!

harysviewty said:
Can u use it with glove with high sensitivity touchscreen mode turned on?
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i have not messed with that setting but will check it out

markbencze said:
Not sure if you knew this but you don't have to even swipe up. You can just swipe sideways on the pill for recents which I find very quick.
Yes this does work quicker than the pull-up but not quite as intuitive for me. I use it on the pixel occasionally.
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Nice video. I'll have to get you to try twilight when it's ready and maybe you could review it as well!
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Oh I did not know you were a themer, I have been looking for a good G8 theme. I dont really like the bring white everywhere so getting something darker would be great. Let me know when you are done with it

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Oh I did not know you were a themer, I have been looking for a good G8 theme. I dont really like the bring white everywhere so getting something darker would be great. Let me know when you are done with it
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Will do. I have a thread in the themes and apps section. Right now I have pixel Experience released and by end of week i hope to have the dark version done and then twilight which is my personal favorite

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Will do. I have a thread in the themes and apps section. Right now I have pixel Experience released and by end of week i hope to have the dark version done and then twilight which is my personal favorite
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Waiting for that dark ?

caligood3 said:
Waiting for that dark ?
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Me too

I am possibly thinking about to buy a new one
Awesome review. I am possibly thinking about to buy a new one.

desilva1 said:
Awesome review. I am possibly thinking about to buy a new one.
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Liking it quite a bit so far! The size seems great. Way better than the v40
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Hey everyone I went the a NASA launch and to the NY auto show and used this phone for my Instagram stories. Check it out to see how the g8 did.
https://www.instagram.com/jerflash
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Love the LG G8 that I’ve purchased from T-Mobile though I have major issues that might make me trade it in for a Oneplus 7 (if T-Mobile sells it).
work on improving face ID and hand ID for better security features
use TOF camera to create excellent selfies
update the Lg skin already to something more modern UI
full screen gestures as an option (pill gestures are terrible)
perfect night mode in the camera app
Finally, to make a difference join the google android Q beta and be first since both of your phones were out early.
With these problems, if the one plus 7 comes with the 48 mega pixel Sony sensor for binning support, 6.2 – 6.4 inches display and how fast they do updates will make me trade in LG G8.

Can you please share screenshot of camera details using app called hw device info?

saddler2kx said:
Love the LG G8 that I’ve purchased from T-Mobile though I have major issues that might make me trade it in for a Oneplus 7 (if T-Mobile sells it).
work on improving face ID and hand ID for better security features
use TOF camera to create excellent selfies
update the Lg skin already to something more modern UI
full screen gestures as an option (pill gestures are terrible)
perfect night mode in the camera app
Finally, to make a difference join the google android Q beta and be first since both of your phones were out early.
With these problems, if the one plus 7 comes with the 48 mega pixel Sony sensor for binning support, 6.2 – 6.4 inches display and how fast they do updates will make me trade in LG G8.
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With what you describe here it sounds like you are more of a Pixel/1plus type of person. Hopefully the 7 comes out for you and you can move on.
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harysviewty said:
Can you please share screenshot of camera details using app called hw device info?
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Here ya go.
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psawjack said:
Here ya go.
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Identical to LG v40
The front selfie is different, it uses the same one like the 5x zoom telephoto camera sensor of Huawei p30 pro