lafester Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I think that most of that was due to the wimax radio. They had to design the phone differently anyway so sprint had exclusive phones/ models. Pretty sure those days are over now except for verizons love for droid phones. I suppose having tri band lte could have the same effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWMich4G Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I was supposed to move on from mp3's to online streaming? Damn! Missed another trend. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk It's ok...I still haven't moved on to mp3s! I'm still in the stone age, buying cds and converting to lossless formats. And worse yet, I listen to the actual cds themselves sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCandroid Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 For the sprint version of the One for example, there isn't an actual unlock code but they will unlock the device for you over the air through an update that they will push to the device. The only catch is that the device will have to be activated on your account for a minimum of 90 consecutive days and of course your account will have to be in good standing. A few weeks ago, someone over on xda figured out how to manually make the same change but you will have to be rooted to do so(not sure if rooted option works on the gs4). just to make sure I am grasping this correctly. If I had Sprint push the unlocked OTA update then I would be able to slap another sim and use that service after making sure that network supports the same spectrum ranges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuffinman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 just to make sure I am grasping this correctly. If I had Sprint push the unlocked OTA update then I would be able to slap another sim and use that service after making sure that network supports the same spectrum ranges? Your miles may very but basically yeah. Check out the thread over on xda, there are few that have issues and others that don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordsutch Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 just to make sure I am grasping this correctly. If I had Sprint push the unlocked OTA update then I would be able to slap another sim and use that service after making sure that network supports the same spectrum ranges? Pretty much, although my understanding is there can be a second, lower-level lock that blocks using US GSM/UMTS networks (eg AT&T and T-Mobile) even if the phone/device hardware supports the US frequencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've actually grown fond of the new G2 now. Here's a Sprint Webpage. http://www.sprint.com/landings/lg_g2/index.html?ECID=vanity:lgg2 Looks like they're ditching LG's unique signal bars for the ICS ones colored blue. First thing I'm going to do is revert that. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo31316 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've actually grown fond of the new G2 now. Here's a Sprint Webpage. http://www.sprint.com/landings/lg_g2/index.html?ECID=vanity:lgg2 Looks like they're ditching LG's unique signal bars for the ICS ones colored blue. First thing I'm going to do is revert that. Lol Where can I find a pic of these great signal bars you speak of Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Where can I find a pic of these great signal bars you speak ofSent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo31316 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Looks as if it has bars like HTC phones Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericdabbs Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 i just want Sprint to update the "4G" icon to have a "4GLTE" icon to be on par with the rest of other major carriers. Sprint should be trying to distance themselves from Wimax so they should have a 4G LTE icon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dave Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 i just want Sprint to update the "4G" icon to have a "4GLTE" icon to be on par with the rest of other major carriers. Sprint should be trying to distance themselves from Wimax so they should have a 4G LTE icon. Maybe it should say something like "Super Ultra 4G Xtreme Max" just to distance Sprint from the lesser LTE carriers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynyrd65 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 5GLTE-A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irev210 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 5GLTE-A Xtr3m4GLT3-α Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like the LG G2 will have below average battery life for gaming. http://www.latinospost.com/articles/25564/20130814/lg-g2-release-date-specs-price-update-new-battery-tests.htm The browsing/video watching look stellar, just gaming took a hit on the battery. Wonder if that's why they're including a 3,000 MAh battery in the U.S. versions. The Korean version comes with an additional battery. Both 2600 MAh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydog Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like the LG G2 will have below average battery life for gaming. http://www.latinospost.com/articles/25564/20130814/lg-g2-release-date-specs-price-update-new-battery-tests.htm The browsing/video watching look stellar, just gaming took a hit on the battery. Wonder if that's why they're including a 3,000 MAh battery in the U.S. versions. The Korean version comes with an additional battery. Both 2600 MAh. I wouldn't worry too much yet. The "gaming" numbers are opengl benchmarks, not actual gameplay. A benchmarking program is made to max out the CPU/GPU, and consequently will cause the highest possible drain on the battery. If designed properly, a game shouldn't use any more resources than necessary. Real-world battery life will vary a lot from one game to the next. It would be nice if they showed us the framerate each phone got running the benchmark app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I wouldn't worry too much yet. The "gaming" numbers are opengl benchmarks, not actual gameplay. A benchmarking program is made to max out the CPU/GPU, and consequently will cause the highest possible drain on the battery. If designed properly, a game shouldn't use any more resources than necessary. Real-world battery life will vary a lot from one game to the next. It would be nice if they showed us the framerate each phone got running the benchmark app. This makes me feel a bit better. There's a new NDS emulator and I'd love to run it on the G2. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So there apparently WILL be some carrier customization to this phone as Verizon will get wireless charging. http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/verizon-g2-wireless-charging/ I wonder if Sprint will change it up as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So there apparently WILL be some carrier customization to this phone as Verizon will get wireless charging. http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/verizon-g2-wireless-charging/ I wonder if Sprint will change it up as well.. Also, VZW tweaked the volume buttons. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So there apparently WILL be some carrier customization to this phone as Verizon will get wireless charging. http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/verizon-g2-wireless-charging/ I wonder if Sprint will change it up as well.. Interesting. Sprint appears to have the same external design in terms in cosmetics, but we'll see if they do anything special. That'd be nice. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericdabbs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So there apparently WILL be some carrier customization to this phone as Verizon will get wireless charging. http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/verizon-g2-wireless-charging/ I wonder if Sprint will change it up as well.. Too bad the Verizon LG G2 variant won't be release until early 2014 with 100 Verizon logos on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenChase7 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Too bad the Verizon LG G2 variant won't be release until early 2014 with 100 Verizon logos on it. Wow! Plus, that Verizon logo off to the side of the ear piece looks totally out of place. Almost as if someone rigged it up after the fact. Silly... but, kinda funny, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyoncmdr Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wow! Plus, that Verizon logo off to the side of the ear piece looks totally out of place. Almost as if someone rigged it up after the fact. Silly... but, kinda funny, really! Just like the Verizon logo emblazoned across the HOME button on the Note II. It's centered at least, but it's ugly as sin. Fun fact, the Verizon and Sprint NOTE II's use the same exact screen assembly, they are interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Just like the Verizon logo emblazoned across the HOME button on the Note II. It's centered at least, but it's ugly as sin. Fun fact, the Verizon and Sprint NOTE II's use the same exact screen assembly, they are interchangeable. Funny story, my friend who has a GS3 had dead pixels and had an exchange through Best Buy's insurance and when he got the phone back, they gave him an AT&T back cover. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Funny story, my friend who has a GS3 had dead pixels and had an exchange through Best Buy's insurance and when he got the phone back, they gave him an AT&T back cover. LOL! Refurbished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Refurbished?I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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