LG G5 Is this phone your first choice - LG G5 Questions & Answers

I am looking at switching from Verizon to T-Mobile or Sprint. Should this phone be my first choice?
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No its second choice if htc 10 let's me down

PunishedSnake said:
No its second choice if htc 10 let's me down
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Why and when will it be released?
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PunishedSnake said:
No its second choice if htc 10 let's me down
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It's currently my first choice but I too am waiting to see what HTC trots out this go around. Sony sensor rumors might mean that they actually have managed to put a good camera into their flagship phone.
Loved my M7, I'm hoping for another handset like that one.

Jammin72 said:
It's currently my first choice but I too am waiting to see what HTC trots out this go around. Sony sensor rumors might mean that they actually have managed to put a good camera into their flagship phone.
Loved my M7, I'm hoping for another handset like that one.
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I want to get a good phone once I switch.
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alhadee12 said:
I want to get a good phone once I switch.
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The GF has had hers for 48 hours now and I've gotten a chance to put it through it's paces, it's an excellent phone, don't think you would be disappointed. But "best" and "1rst choice" are all pretty subjective as each user has his/her own needs, usage patterns, and desires. Crowning one phone in a carriers lineup is problematic.

Jammin72 said:
The GF has had hers for 48 hours now and I've gotten a chance to put it through it's paces, it's an excellent phone, don't think you would be disappointed. But "best" and "1rst choice" are all pretty subjective as each user has his/her own needs, usage patterns, and desires. Crowning one phone in a carriers lineup is problematic.
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Thanks, I'll go this weekend and get some hands on and wait for the HTC 10 to come out and compare.
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alhadee12 said:
Thanks, I'll go this weekend and get some hands on and wait for the HTC 10 to come out and compare.
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I've been an HTC guy since the Thunderbolt. All of my HTC phones were unlocked, rooted and s-off'd. I've had the Thunderbolt, Rezound, One M7 and One M8. I got tired of waiting for HTC to do something different. The M10 doesn't look like it is going to be much of a departure from previous models. I am very happy with my LG G5 so far. I hope someone finds a way to root it. I think the days of completely unlocked phones are going away.

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I've been an HTC guy since the Thunderbolt. All of my HTC phones were unlocked, rooted and s-off'd. I've had the Thunderbolt, Rezound, One M7 and One M8. I got tired of waiting for HTC to do something different. The M10 doesn't look like it is going to be much of a departure from previous models. I am very happy with my LG G5 so far. I hope someone finds a way to root it. I think the days of completely unlocked phones are going away.
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I also have to decide which carrier will be better while saving me some money over Verizon.
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I was also torn between getting the G5 or waiting for the HTC 10. I'm on Sprint, and Best Buy is selling the G5 for $99.99 with a new contract renewal, but I found out that that sale price ends on the 9th. I was originally going to wait for HTC's announcement to decide what to buy, but I didn't want to miss the sale price in case I ended up choosing the G5 anyways. So I just ordered the G5 from Best Buy for $99.99 and will take advantage of their 14-day return policy if after the 12th I decide to go with the HTC 10.

Your first choices should likely be between the g5 and s7.

xPhantom said:
I was also torn between getting the G5 or waiting for the HTC 10. I'm on Sprint, and Best Buy is selling the G5 for $99.99 with a new contract renewal, but I found out that that sale price ends on the 9th. I was originally going to wait for HTC's announcement to decide what to buy, but I didn't want to miss the sale price in case I ended up choosing the G5 anyways. So I just ordered the G5 from Best Buy for $99.99 and will take advantage of their 14-day return policy if after the 12th I decide to go with the HTC 10.
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I still need to decide on the service, but that seems like a plan.

Harmon Rabb said:
Your first choices should likely be between the g5 and s7.
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I'm hearing a lot of people saying the S7 is a better overall phone.

1st choice Galaxy S7 edge
2nd choice Apple iphone 7 Plus
3rd choice Huawei P9 Plus
4th choice LG V10
5th choice HTC 10
6th choice Motorola Moto X
7th blackberry prev
8th choice Sony xperia
9th choice Nexus 6P

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1st choice Galaxy S7 edge
2nd choice Apple iphone 7 Plus
3rd choice Huawei P9 Plus
4th choice LG V10
5th choice HTC 10
6th choice Motorola Moto X
7th blackberry prev
8th choice Sony xperia
9th choice Nexus 6P
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Why in that order? From the looks of your it's saying stay away from the G5.

I just can't believe you put the 6p last, especially after the blackberry. Why?
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alhadee12 said:
Why in that order? From the looks of your it's saying stay away from the G5.
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I think LG V10 is better choice then LG G5

umbrokhan said:
I think LG V10 is better choice then LG G5
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I've read that about the V10 as well.

alanvardy said:
I just can't believe you put the 6p last, especially after the blackberry. Why?
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don't really matter which order i put it in. becuase your opinion is different then mine.
or should I say they all good phone's which ever you pick. then we don't fight over a phone.

No worries, just curious.. You did specifically put the overall highest rated android phone at the bottom of the list and I was hoping for some insight.
I'm currently have the G5 and V10 tied for first place, G4 in second, and nothing after that... Because if it doesn't have a removable battery and Android it isn't a good deal in the long term (in my opinion of course)
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[POLL]Are You getting the HTC ONE X+?

hi.
i just want to know who is going to get it... its interesting to know who is getting it and guess its support for development.
It's on my upgrade wish list in 45 days time...
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Man im 6 months away from finishing contract . But im ready to cancel and pay out to go with this phone
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I can't wait to replace my good old Desire HD for this BAD ASS phone !
I will use my Galaxy Nexus as a backup phone(and to get my flashing/updated android fix), preordered the One X+ :good:
I'm looking to buy a new phone and I'm stuck between this and the Samsung S3...
I am going to probably get the AT&T version whenever it drops and throw it into my phone rotation. The madness never stops lol
vakbrain said:
I can't wait to replace my good old Desire HD for this BAD ASS phone !
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+1
my Desire HD has served me well :good: (even with the ICS update problems).
I'd like to trade my gs3 for it....hopefully someone in the marketplace will offer it soon.
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Already paid on pre-sale!!!
Now to wait until the 22nd.....
Im looking to get the hox again but I saw the newer software is locked. So I was looking for a used one with 1.85. Long story short I saw the info for the one x+. I'm assuming this one will probably be locked as well huh? I'd like to wait and get this one instead but I really want root/flash.
I gotta wait til Feb, but I'm buying the AT&T version off contract. THIS is the "One" I've been waiting for. Lol At least I'll still have my upgrade available to get the next HTC flagship, that will be announced at MWC 2013, when I get my upgrade in August.
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orb3000 said:
Already paid on pre-sale!!!
Now to wait until the 22nd.....
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where did you preorder from???
are you guys all forgetting about the LG Optimus G? Undoubtedly looks like the best Android phone ever made. Sorry that's just my two cents. Having owned the At&t One X, I will say that was the best phone I have ever used and really couldn't get much better.
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are you guys all forgetting about the LG Optimus G? Undoubtedly looks like the best Android phone ever made. Sorry that's just my two cents. Having owned the At&t One X, I will say that was the best phone I have ever used and really couldn't get much better.
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LG is horrible on software updates, also they come with a locked bootloader motorola style.
the LG x2 still doesn't have ICS afaik.
Where are you?
orb3000 said:
Already paid on pre-sale!!!
Now to wait until the 22nd.....
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Are you from UK?
I'd like to know how secure and what to worry about if i preorder it from a UK website and ship it to USA?
Jaimarin said:
Are you from UK?
I'd like to know how secure and what to worry about if i preorder it from a UK website and ship it to USA?
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I ordered my hox from expansys U.K. and shipped to my place in canada. The experience was 100% my man and I've preordered my hox+ from them as well
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WOOOHO! time to replace my DESIRE HD! made pre-order from clove..
Where's the "Maybe" option?
Yes.
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Vote if you bought or Willing to buy G2

I want to see how many are interested in this phone coming from a non-LG background. I come from a Samsung and HTC background.
Please vote everyone. Thanks.
Thinking about it, to replace my Galaxy Nexus. But since Ive never touched an LG smartphone Im not sure what (if?) the status of "third party" development would be like. Ive also never seen their overlays over Android so Im not sure what Ill be in for.
But, Snapdragon 800 makes up for some of that
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Thinking about it, to replace my Galaxy Nexus. But since Ive never touched an LG smartphone Im not sure what (if?) the status of "third party" development would be like. Ive also never seen their overlays over Android so Im not sure what Ill be in for.
But, Snapdragon 800 makes up for some of that
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In a way this poll should also reflect the status/extent of third party development. Thanks for your participation.
I'm picking up the LG. I've had all HTC 's and Samsung's. I'd have the Optimus G PRO for a couple months and loved it. It was a tremendous phone. IMO. I just hope the development community come through. I think with it being on all carriers it will.
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Always been with samsung but their design has become stagnet for me. Ready for something new to play with. Just hope the G2 lives up to hype its been receiving. I will have mine on Tuesday.
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Will be my first LG since the Dare - if that counts. I usually sport a Samsung or Apple but am currently running a Lumia 928. WP8 has a long ways to go! Looking forward to the G2!
I've had every HTC Android that Sprint carried, but switched to the Nexus 4 in February, so the G2 won't be my first LG device, but it will be my first LG device with LG software on it. I'm looking forward to this phone.
Just pre-ordered it, I have had my HTC Amaze 4G for a bit now and the LG G2 will be a huge leap, in terms of specs! lol This will be my first LG experience! Hope for the best!
I've used the Charge, GNex, Rezound, Maxx, DNA, S3, Note 2, Maxx HD, and the S4. This will be my first LG. I'm not too worried about the bootloader being locked down. The navigation keys are movable and most of the other things I'll want to change can be done just by being rooted,
first LG here since the LG env touch lol. my smartphones were all htc and samsung... eris, incredible, rezound, gnex, s3, dna, s4...so this is my first LG too.
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Will be my first LG phone too. Had HTC, Motorola, a lot of Samsung devices but never LG. The only thing that worries me is the availability of custom ROMs and mods, but I guess that it's still to early to judge.
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XanoZuke said:
Will be my first LG phone too. Had HTC, Motorola, a lot of Samsung devices but never LG. The only thing that worries me is the availability of custom ROMs and mods, but I guess that it's still to early to judge.
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I dont think any LG phone has gotten so much "must have" responses, so I would be suprised if we dont get lots of roms. Especially if Nexus 5 will be based on it.
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I dont think any LG phone has gotten so much "must have" responses, so I would be suprised if we dont get lots of roms. Especially if Nexus 5 will be based on it.
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I concur.
Look who won the best android phone. LG G2. Unbelievable. Deserves the win though.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...here-now-which-one-is-it-poll-results_id47231
Now i am more confident about 3rd party ROM development. One more week to go.
varunkumars said:
Look who won the best android phone. LG G2. Unbelievable. Deserves the win though.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...here-now-which-one-is-it-poll-results_id47231
Now i am more confident about 3rd party ROM development. One more week to go.
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Well a couple hours for me, some already got their ATT variants this morning..my FedEx guybis slow I guess lol.
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djkinetic said:
Well a couple hours for me, some already got their ATT variants this morning..my FedEx guybis slow I guess lol.
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Really lucky you bro.. I didn't realize they were shipping them right away. Good news.
Could you please share your experience about
Knock knock
Music player sound quality
Camera
Screen quality
If possible open a new thread for AT&T phones(just a suggestion). Just so all AT&T experiences fall in one place. Developers can figure out the missing features too.
I am going to switch from my note 2. I really love my note 2 but the size after a year is starting to get to me a bit. 5 inch screens look funny to me because of them being narrow and tall and I love the bigger screen in the small form factor. Great specs and great size. I will miss my note, but the lag, crappy gps, terrible amoled screen, and the slightly too big size are starting to turn me off.
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djkinetic said:
Well a couple hours for me, some already got their ATT variants this morning..my FedEx guybis slow I guess lol.
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So after using it a bit, do you feel like you want to pick the S4 back up or are you totally satisfied with the G2.
Personally I cant remember the last time I was so excited about a phone. I remember when I went to the S4 from the note 2 and I really just couldn't get excited about it at all. It didnt feel like an upgrade.
Heres hoping the G2 can win me over...
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Nope dont feel the urge to pick up my S4, One, or Nexus.
Looks many people have/bought this now. So please vote. Thanks.

Looking to get a new phone to replace my DNA

I'm on Verizon. What are the best phones besides the S4 and HTC One? But those are old now. Any rumors on upcoming phones?
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I wouldnt say they are old. They are still two of the best devices out right now for Verizon. I switched from the DNA to the One and couldnt be happier. The note 3 just came out but that's Samsung and I'm personally not a fan of them so I never really recommend Samsung anything except for TVs
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croppz said:
I wouldnt say they are old. They are still two of the best devices out right now for Verizon. I switched from the DNA to the One and couldnt be happier. The note 3 just came out but that's Samsung and I'm personally not a fan of them so I never really recommend Samsung anything except for TVs
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What about the G2?
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BFirebird101 said:
What about the G2?
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Completely forgot about the G2. I haven't played with it yet so I cant form an opinion. However I personally am not a fan of the button placement.
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I heard a little somethin somethin about an HTC M8
I have been waiting for the HTC One Max that should be releasing on Verizon. I am due for an upgrade in February though so by then something else may be right around the corner. I would say though if you like HTC wait for the One Max otherwise you could always get the LG G2 and root it and I am sure it won't be long until KitKat is out for it since the Nexus 5 is based on the G2.
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I heard a little somethin somethin about an HTC M8
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O: nice, I have enough looking at phones too, but nothing really excites me. Hopefully it will come to Verizon.
only a few good phones go to vzw the htc one, s4, lg g2, and the dna dont be surprized if vzw misses out
If I was getting a new VZ phone, the only ones on my list would be Droid Maxx or the G2. The G2 I'd be planning to mod and install a new rom right away. Droid Maxx I'd probably just root to add some new capabilities, but leave the rom alone.
To me, HTC One is out for only having 2 buttons. The S4 is out for having a center physical button. I don't love the G2's back buttons, but I suppose I'd get used to it. I don't love that the Maxx has capacitive buttons, but it's better than the One or S4's offerings in my opinion.
Depends on what you do with your DNA.
If you take a lot of photos you might not be happy with anything 'ultrapixel' pixel, and definitely wont be happy with the G2.
If you don't the the G2 is excellent.

Love the Rezzy but upgrade is in Feburary!! HTC M8???

Never had any problems with my rezzy. Still on my 1st phone, always flashing new roms every week. But im looking for a new phone when my upgrade is available. Im considering the HTC One Max over the Note 3, possibly the G2, Nexus 5 or i may just wait till the HTC M8 (aka One 2). Just curious on peoples thoughts about upcoming phones or some of the latest out.
Ohhhh same! I'm getting the g2 in Feb
Although CES is like next week so you should see phones popping up there, MWC is at the end of Feb but that's after I buy my phone so whatever
There is a rumored lg g3 but if I don't see one at CES than I'm just going for the g2 and not waiting for one for MWC
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pdolo5784 said:
Never had any problems with my rezzy. Still on my 1st phone, always flashing new roms every week. But im looking for a new phone when my upgrade is available. Im considering the HTC One Max over the Note 3, possibly the G2, Nexus 5 or i may just wait till the HTC M8 (aka One 2). Just curious on peoples thoughts about upcoming phones or some of the latest out.
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I'm due for one now, don't wanna give up my unlimited data though. I'm tempted to hunt down a used G2 or One.
I say check out the UI or if your flashing new ROMs just check specs and see what you like the best
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Found a G2 for $410 on eBay.
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US Oneplus Two shipments 3+ week delay!

As the title suggests, OnePlus have announced that they wont ship to US or Canada for 3 weeks after they start in Europe due to "Production Schedules", Yet Europe shipments are unaffected? This makes no sense.
So in reality it will be a minimum of a Month before its even shipped if you got an invite today!
Honestly don't know why people are putting up with their rubbish.
Flagship Killer??
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More like a 'boredom killer' with this stupid invite system.
At this rate people will end up spending more and getting a phone on time!
Yeah I deiced to skip out on it now and just wait on the New NEXUS.
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More like a 'boredom killer' with this stupid invite system.
At this rate people will end up spending more and getting a phone on time!
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No I just decided to buy something else. Sod giving OnePlus any money.
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Won't take long until people realize what clown artists these guys are.
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Its all part of the Marketing hype! Which they are experts in!!!!
daraj said:
Its all part of the Marketing hype! Which they are experts in!!!!
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Experts? you can be good in marketing all you want. If there is no substance in what you are selling you will fail. Basically this phone comes out in September.
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ambervals6 said:
Experts? you can be good in marketing all you want. If there is no substance in what you are selling you will fail. Basically this phone comes out in September.
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Well technically it comes out once you get an invite haha.
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At this point, it'd be best to just wait to see what Google does with their upcoming Nexus devices.
If Huawei's influence on the phone is large, then we can expect the same sort of things we got with the OP2, but with the added benefit of Android M and NFC - possibly external storage too. LG might make a great phone too, who knows! At this point, OnePlus' invite system and delay is a farce.
I was genuinely interested but I just can't get over the horrible way they go about selling their phones. I'd rather wait the month or two to see what Google/LG/Huawei do with the nexus and go that route, although we're likely to see a shortage of nexus's as usual.
Agree. Let's wait and see the nexus 5.
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At this point, it'd be best to just wait to see what Google does with their upcoming Nexus devices.
If Huawei's influence on the phone is large, then we can expect the same sort of things we got with the OP2, but with the added benefit of Android M and NFC - possibly external storage too. LG might make a great phone too, who knows! At this point, OnePlus' invite system and delay is a farce.
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Geordie Affy said:
No I just decided to buy something else. Sod giving OnePlus any money.
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What did you buy?
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What did you buy?
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Salaam btw
Nothing yet just waiting on the release of the Moto X Style. Hopefully should be soon.
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Geordie Affy said:
Salaam btw
Nothing yet just waiting on the release of the Moto X Style. Hopefully should be soon.
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W/Salaam
Moto X is quite cool! Definitely being pushed in that direction in to buying one that is
2 reasons I won't get this device:
- They play too much, this invite system sucks and it is super hard to buy this phone unless you buy it from someone else costing +$300.
- I rather get a Nexus device, I will wait til October. Plus, I'm very interested in seeing how Android Pay will work, so I will need that NFC the OPT does not have.
When on earth are they going to start sending these to the US??? I don't think I'm getting one anymore, but I'm just curious at this point.
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When on earth are they going to start sending these to the US??? I don't think I'm getting one anymore, but I'm just curious at this point.
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I live in the US and received mine on Friday. Was 103 on the invite list, took 3 days after I ordered it. Could not be happier. This thing is very nice and I'm sure that it's much nicer than the another plastic moto.....with another sub-par camera. Read the camera reviews for the moto play, the style has the same camera. Lol and moto promised to "bring it" this year with the camera.
I ordered on 09/03 and mine is still processing.... Smh
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I live in the US and received mine on Friday. Was 103 on the invite list, took 3 days after I ordered it. Could not be happier. This thing is very nice and I'm sure that it's much nicer than the another plastic moto.....with another sub-par camera. Read the camera reviews for the moto play, the style has the same camera. Lol and moto promised to "bring it" this year with the camera.
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I ordered mine today. Hope the process time for mine is as quick as yours!
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I ordered on 09/03 and mine is still processing.... Smh
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Same here... Now it's just a waiting game.... They weren't so delayed on taking my $$ that's for sure!!! SMH

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