LG G2 -- the first Sprint tri band LTE handset (was "LG Optimus G2")

[ericdabbs]

According to this guy, he has a Sprint variant already activated on his account.

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476138

 

Yes I am on top of it...hence I am the first to reply.

[rebelx]

What is also odd is that on the Note 3, it had the LTE Enabled, B26 LTE Enabled, B41 LTE Enabled options as well.  But the G2 also has the Band Priority option which is very key for those that are in the know. 

 

If it truly allows us to decide which band is highest priority first (won't know until the phone is activated), this will really help us with finding out B26 LTE when it starts rolling out and finding out B41 LTE in particular markets that are launched now.

 

Can you explain why Band Priority is a good thing and/or how I'd use it in the real world?

[dParis]

The iPhone 5s is dual band. Does anyone know if b26 is active on the device? The 5s thread here does not give a definative answer. I may be reading it wrong, but I believe someone did say 800 LTE was "locked down" on the 5s. Why include it but prohibit its usage?

[gr8nuguy]

Can you explain why Band Priority is a good thing and/or how I'd use it in the real world?

allows you search for B26 or B41 when its being rolled out  Also if band 25 gets congested, you can switch bands to a less congested one

[rebelx]

allows you search for B26 or B41 when its being rolled out  Also if band 25 gets congested, you can switch bands to a less congested one

 

Thanks! How do I know which band I'm connected to without having to go back to that menu page and see what I'm connected to? How do you know if your band is congested? Slow data speeds? I probably wouldn't notice slow LTE... I'm on 3g with the 4S. Can't wait to get rid of it!

[Ascertion]

Thanks! How do I know which band I'm connected to without having to go back to that menu page and see what I'm connected to? How do you know if your band is congested? Slow data speeds? I probably wouldn't notice slow LTE... I'm on 3g with the 4S. Can't wait to get rid of it!

Signal Check app will tell you once it's updated for Triband. Otherwise, you'll need to go into debug menu.

[rebelx]

Signal Check app will tell you once it's updated for Triband. Otherwise, you'll need to go into debug menu.

 

Great thanks!

 

Also, do you know if FM radio is confirmed for Sprint's G2?

[Ascertion]

Great thanks!

 

Also, do you know if FM radio is confirmed for Sprint's G2?

I've read a lot of reviews and it appears FM radio isn't on any of them.  I just use Xiia Live and they have access to all of my local radio stations via the internet.

[rebelx]

I've read a lot of reviews and it appears FM radio isn't on any of them.  I just use Xiia Live and they have access to all of my local radio stations via the internet.

 

I'll have to check out that app. I'm on spotty 3G with my 4S so internet radio usually isn't a possibility for me. That and some of my the more popular local channels don't permit streaming. If only AM was available so I could listen to sports and the news!

[GiantJay]

http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=6189454

 

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[dParis]

The G2 is a really good device, even if Sprint has valid technical reasons for not enabling B41 out of the gate. My advice is not to buy the G2 because it has triband, but to buy it because it's a really good mobile device.

One of the reasons I am set to buy the Sprint G2 is definately because it was widely understood to be a tri-band phone. I have a particular, but I'm sure not unique, perspective on the situation as right now I have an old smartphone and a no contract carrier. I have four choices in front of me and after weighing the pros and cons, I decided the best option for me was to join Sprint and buy the G2. Why? I believe there is a good possibility Sprint's network will see great improvement in the coming months and years, I am in Chicago, which I understand is a mature market for Sprint, and with those considerations, Sprint represents the best value. A very important part of the equation is having a device that can take full advantage of Sprint's network today (I will be paying full price for the duration of the contract, after all) as well as in the future. If it turns out that the G2 can't use all of Sprint's bandwidth, that leaves a single band (1900) usage, for data at least; and that changes the equation. T-mobile begins to look better and the option of waiting things out becomes more of a possibility, though I am stretching my patience to the limit as it is now. That's why, while some of you are rationalizing the possible disappointment of your expectations not being filled, my reaction will be one of frustration. I'll be pissed, quite frankly. Not at anyone for leaking information or speculating. Not even at Sprint (well, maybe a little), but just pissed off at the wireless heavens.

 

Hope to hear some good news in the next few days...

[dParis]

Btw, launch date is 11/8/13 as per a Sprint employee on xda.

 

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476138

Edited October 9, 2013 by dParis

[VW Maverick]

Is it too early to start talking about cases?

 

http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Commuter-Series-Case-Packaging/dp/B00F3SISX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381330943&sr=8-1&keywords=otterbox+lg+g2

 

Mav.  

[dParis]

Is it too early to start talking about cases?

 

http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Commuter-Series-Case-Packaging/dp/B00F3SISX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381330943&sr=8-1&keywords=otterbox+lg+g2

 

Mav.  

The Poetic cases look good on this phone. How is their reputation?

[ericdabbs]

Btw, launch date is 11/8/13 as per a Sprint employee on xda.

 

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476138

 

If the 11/8 launch date is true that is very disappointing.  I have no idea why Sprint would need to have 1 month of preorders.  We will have to see.  At this point it is starting to get a bit ridiculous especially when the Nexus 5 could be released at the same time.

[ralph]

Im debating getting the Note 3 or LG G2. does anyone know if they are any active sites in NYC broadcasting band 41?

 

[ericdabbs]

Im debating getting the Note 3 or LG G2. does anyone know if they are any active sites in NYC broadcasting band 41?

 

Yes there are.

[Ascertion]

November... What's with this late launch?

[ericdabbs]

November... What's with this late launch?

 

The LG Optimus G was launched on Nov 11th last year.  I am just guessing they feel they need another 2 weeks to build out the LTE 2600 network for a launch date of Nov 8th.  After looking at the LTE 2600 map, I can see a few more markets that can use the extra 2 weeks. That is my only guess as to why the G2 is being delayed.  Perhaps the LG G2 is the first triband smartphone and I guess Sprint wants to make sure it creates a great experience.  I am a bit worried that the G2 launch is creeping up too close to a HTC One Max and Nexus 5 release but I guess Sprint or LG doesn't care.

 

One source

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46318651&postcount=10

 

Second source - Look at Mr. Ed posts at the bottom (#2368)

http://androidforums.com/sprint/459326-any-new-phone-rumors-sprint-48.html#post6190828

[lordsutch]

My working assumption is that there were some software issues that delayed the launch. If I had to guess handoffs between the various LTE frequencies needed some tweaks, and the Clearwire acquisition may have also affected the default prioritization of 2500, requiring additional testing.

[dParis]

My working assumption is that there were some software issues that delayed the launch. If I had to guess handoffs between the various LTE frequencies needed some tweaks, and the Clearwire acquisition may have also affected the default prioritization of 2500, requiring additional testing.

And still not fixed, so they are releasing with only band 25 active until they can patch?

 

Just piggybacking off of your thought...

Edited October 9, 2013 by dParis

[DaQue]

Is it possible when they activate a G2 the active bands may change as part of that process?

 

< nothing to see here, move along > :-P

 

[ericdabbs]

My working assumption is that there were some software issues that delayed the launch. If I had to guess handoffs between the various LTE frequencies needed some tweaks, and the Clearwire acquisition may have also affected the default prioritization of 2500, requiring additional testing.

 

But the system dump of the ROM for the Sprint LG G2 has already been dumped since Sept 24th.

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46307050&postcount=6

 

Unless the intent is for Sprint to come out with an immediate software update on launch day to patch any issues with LTE 2600 handoff which could make sense.  LTE 2600 will not be the default band on the triband LTE phones. 

 

From the screenshots we saw earlier, B41 has been disabled by default as it should be since it is nowhere near deployed as much as LTE 1900 is currently.  It will be at least another 2 -2.5 years before B41 can even enter discussion to be the default LTE band.

[ralph]

ralph, on 09 Oct 2013 - 12:34 PM, said:

Im debating getting the Note 3 or LG G2. does anyone know if they are any active sites in NYC broadcasting band 41?

 

Yes there are.

 

Thx. ericdabbs

 

[dParis]

What sim card is supported on it? 

 

USIM or CSIM?

  

 

USIM

 

 

Unless the intent is for Sprint to come out with an immediate software update on launch day to patch any issues with LTE 2600 handoff which could make sense.  LTE 2600 will not be the default band on the triband LTE phones. 

 

From the screenshots we saw earlier, B41 has been disabled by default as it should be since it is nowhere near deployed as much as LTE 1900 is currently.  It will be at least another 2 -2.5 years before B41 can even enter discussion to be the default LTE band.

The question I have is, when I activate my Sprint G2, should I buy it, will I be able to pick up band 41 (already broadcasting in my area) and/or band 26 (when active). If there is a hole in band 25 coverage that one of the other two bands can fill, I'd love for my phone to be able to exploit that. Someone out there must know the answer.