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FYI UPDATE: There's an update from Sprint that I to date haven't received. Is there anyone else in this group whom have updated to the latest version. Version Release Date Description of Enhancements/Fixes KXA21.12-L1.28.2 06/24/2015 No Audio Fix: Fixes a rare issue that could occur with devices that are encrypted and require that you enter a PIN code to boot up. See link to Sprint's web page update on the Moto X http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find-and-update-the-software-version-on-your-Moto-X/WServiceAdvisory_542_GKB55016-dvc7670008prd?INTNAV=SU:DP:OV:UG:MotoX:FindAndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourMotoX&question_box=Moto%20x%20updates&id16=Moto%20x%20updates#!/

UPDATE: Motorola has released the full blown update of Android 5.1 to the US Retail. So it is now in the hands of the US carriers. So next question is when will Sprint push it OTA!! Below are links to supporting the above information: Google + : https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DavidSchuster/posts/bEVD4De32Uo Motorola: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105221

FYI... Breaking news, This just in. Full deployment of Android 5.1 is being released for the US Retail. See links FINALLY!!! https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DavidSchuster/posts/bEVD4De32Uo https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105221

FYI UPdate: On Android 5.1 on Motorola's latest devices for 2013 & 2014 https://plus.google.com/u/0/106984013892934805292/posts/FSy8Nm7aQ3k

FYI Moto X users Android 5.1 inches closer Motorola has expanded the Android 5.1 soak test for the 2013 and 2014 Moto X to a ton of new countries, with a full rollout expected next week. http://www.androidcentral.com/android-51-soak-test-2013-and-2014-moto-x-expanded-full-rollout-inches-closer

UPDATE: Android OS Ver. 5.1 Full soak test started in the US and deployment will follow a week later if all goes well. https://plus.google.com/+DavidSchuster/posts/Qci9XjXBe9L

What's good about the Dish acquisition of tmobileus. DT finally gets rid of what it most needed for the longest time and Dish gets the FCC off it's back with the acquisition of a wireless company to put it's own spectrum it's had for awhile plus the latest bought here a few months ago. The FCC was breathing down Charles Ergen and he knew it. Now Dish gets far more spectrum than ever so it's a win for Ergen. The New Dish Wireless toting it's logo and colors. What's bad. Well only for tmobileus subscribers really. The current company name business model it has in place, Gone! The name and colors it currently uses, Gone! Current staff including ceo will remain in place for now to keep current subscribers leached on but once the transaction is complete then that's when the next phase of Dish management takes over and cleans house to include top level positions at tmobileus. From ceo on down the ranks. Expect huge changes in the aftermath. Make no mistake this is an all around victory for Charles Ergen of Dish and the finale nail on the coffin for tmobileus. Finally!! Well since this is all talks and nothing more nothing can really come of it so it's a sit back and wait scenario. Get your popcorn ready. Btw none of the articles address whether Dish will go with CDMA/LTE or gsm so that's up in the air.

Now with the talks of an acquisition of tmobileus by Dish and CEO Ergen will be the finale word on everything. Legere would remain as a figure head to keep the fan base intact until after the merge then all bets are off. Goodbye uncarrier and all it's current model structure and Hello Dish Wireless. $$$$money money money because it's shareholders demand it!!

Thanks for the links. btw I've been there and didn't find the answer that's why I came here, lol. You've answered with the OG response here so that cleared things up. The one thing that MS Windows has for it's gadgets would be very helpful in Android. Here a photo pic at a one stop solution for storage.

First let me say thanks for your feedback. As I suspected. it's going to be a tedious task to say the least. The actual stock device doesn't really have all that much bloatware it's just the limited internal memory that the system files take majority of, almost 5GB including software data that coupled with Google apps that are not movable together with my personal apps that are also not movable ( social networks mainly ) amounts to almost 2GB leaving 1.77GB available for use. Needless to say I must prioritize which apps to download and install. Ouch! I hope I don't come off whining or complaining but IMHO the internal memory which LG should have made 16GB the standard minimum and or any manufacture at that plus SD Card expandable is ideal and practical for today's daily use. The cloud is nice but it doesn't hold system files. Aside from that the device use and performance is spectacular and the battery is Great! I've really enjoyed using this budget tablet and have grown found of it. I would recommend for casual users.

Glad to see a blog was created for this device. I just got 2ea this week, the black for me and the white for my spouse. Thus far I really like what this tab has to offer and having lollipop, although 5.0.1, is great out the box. Like most have stated the internal memory really should have been at a minimum 16GB with that said at 8GB I'm really concerned so that brings me to the the reason I'm initially here. How do I go about setting up the G Pad F SD Card as the DEFAULT for ALL storage. I'm aware that system files are not movable but everything else at least should be. I've done Google search to no help thus I'm here and need your advice. Other than the memory inquiry I find the G Pad F practical for everyday use and meets my expectations. Sweet 7" tablet!

Interesting that I did a Google search for just this and this is the first link it refers to, lol. Many thanks for the heads up. https://www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&q=S4GRU+LG+G+PAD+F7.0&oq=S4GRU+LG+G+PAD+F7.0&gs_l=hp.3..35i39.515.8124.0.8731.21.21.0.0.0.0.245.2015.9j7j1.17.0.msedr.2..0...1.1.64.hp..5.16.1761.0.3KPOjC2CMM8

I forced the update this weekend with a technique NOT highly recommended. I also got impatient, lol. Both the G2's are updated to Android L 5.0.2 First update prl & profile Under settings>apps: Clear "data" for Google Play Services under manage space "Force stop" Google Services Framework & clear "data" Next reboot. Run the Systems Update through Sprint Zone App under Device Diagnostics>System Update>Device Software The date in the Software Update should have a date of 1969 if so tap Check Update. * It may take awhile for the update to take so be patient. Once it finds it it'll let you know it's downloading and that will also take some time because it's a big file. Once that's complete an option at the bottom screen will appear to proceed with the update. Also here are some links I was provided by community members on zip files just in case the steps above don't work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60393355&postcount=16 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2 Good luck!

tmobileus Use more than one speedtest to get a better picture of it's network like ooKla and Sensorly. Also check out detail info about the network with the popular LTE Discovery or and open signal app. * My condolences btw...

The 4th Generation of LG devices. Cool! Question though with all that tech in it are manufactures ever going to start producing devices that adhere to Google's Fi MVNO. I mean it is using Sprint's network. Just a thought.....

That's my game plan. I'll see in July how it turns out.

Eventually since Sprint has decided to change the subsidy upgrade time from 20 to 24 months now the new upgrade date that use to be in July 2015 is now Nov 2015. I haven't bought off on the lease or easy pay programs which all my lines are eligible. I just don't feel like paying an additional $25-30 monthly ea tacked to the grandfathered everthing plans. So yes, lol. sorry about the soapbox but just disappointed that Sprint decided to do that after they said last year it wouldn't unless you upgraded after Sep 2014.

Thank you.

Thank you

Ah, okay. For some reason I thought " FORCE STOP " was part of the steps. Thanks. btw would you have the direct link for Sprints G2 on the XDA site

Interesting read. In regards to legere his loyal followers will back him blindly regardless how bad the pink carrier finds itself in a predicament. Simply put his their messiah and personal jesus christ that loves to swear etc etc etc... * Now not sure if this was covered but didn't AT&T get nailed for doing just this to it's unlimited data subscribers. Is there a double standard !!! Hmmm....

How does that method go , lol. I use to know it but I can't seem to remember the steps. Doh!!

Now that the Source Code has been posted on LG's official Open Source Code Distribution for Sprint's G2 here's some inside information I came across in regards to the OTA push. * Sprint's G2 Lollipop update 5.0.2 will beginning rolling out on the 27th. It will also include an update to the FM Radio software. Looking forward to Monday

UPDATE: Moto X 2013 users David Schuster, Software Product Management at Motorola Mobility, Senior Director, SW Product Management The Moto X will skip 5.0 and go directly to 5.1 https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DavidSchuster/posts/cV4vDyyMmw2

Good Evening, I like to report that Spark has appeared in my area for the past 3 weeks or so and before then I didn't have it. I've checked Sprint's map coverage but it shows no Spark at all just 4G LTE in a fair area. I haven't seen or read any work being done here so not sure what the status is. Can anyone check to see what's the current status is in regard to Spark deployment officially. Location: Johnson County, TX 76009 Here is a pic of the speed test and sensorly report via imgur http://imgur.com/fkJ44YV,TRvXa69#1