The Official LG Optimus G2 Thread

Grrrrr · 31 Mar 2014 at 15:48

You shouldn't need to factory reset, just update and everything should work ok.

"Should"

In reality major updates often cause some little issues that require a factory reset to fix. I would suggest backing up anything important and running the update. If everything is smooth and fine then great, if it's a bit niggly then FR.

EDIT\\ If you're rooted the answer is a bit more complicated than this...

jbloggs · 31 Mar 2014 at 17:34

Grrrrr said:
You shouldn't need to factory reset, just update and everything should work ok.

"Should"

In reality major updates often cause some little issues that require a factory reset to fix. I would suggest backing up anything important and running the update. If everything is smooth and fine then great, if it's a bit niggly then FR.

EDIT\\ If you're rooted the answer is a bit more complicated than this...

Right oh, thanks...and not rooted...

w1lliam · 31 Mar 2014 at 18:04

Eliot said:
Questions:
Love the phone, HATE what they did to the software
Can i get stock andrios 4.4.2 on it easily and if i do will it all work ok
Question 2:
Where can i get the 32gb one

Flashed PA4 onto the one i received last week. Have had wireless tethering on all day, 10hrs, just about dropped to 50%. Not bad at all. I think i will keep this for the next 2 years, unless something really revolutionary comes out

FootballFanatic · 31 Mar 2014 at 19:23

I've got my update pushed through today, currently downloading. Seen a few things posted saying it sucks up the audio on the LG g2? Anyone updated who can confirm the audio is still ok?

NorthstaNder · 31 Mar 2014 at 19:29

Seems to be running ok, but I'll do a factory reset anyway as I've fallen foul of that before on my old HTC.

NorthstaNder · 31 Mar 2014 at 19:53

FootballFanatic said:
I've got my update pushed through today, currently downloading. Seen a few things posted saying it sucks up the audio on the LG g2? Anyone updated who can confirm the audio is still ok?

Do you mean call quality or media playback? Not that I've noticed an issue with either!

FootballFanatic · 31 Mar 2014 at 20:10

NorthstaNder said:
Do you mean call quality or media playback? Not that I've noticed an issue with either!

The media playback when the headphones are in apparently

Plunk13 · 31 Mar 2014 at 20:34

Yes, you will very likely get a lot of hissing through the headphones. Lot of talk about it on XDA. Some minor solutions have been suggested, but not very effective.

I updated to KK today. Thankfully ioroot works on KK so I'm happy. (not happy about the sound problem though).

NorthstaNder · 31 Mar 2014 at 20:59

Plunk13 said:
Yes, you will very likely get a lot of hissing through the headphones. Lot of talk about it on XDA. Some minor solutions have been suggested, but not very effective.

I updated to KK today. Thankfully ioroot works on KK so I'm happy. (not happy about the sound problem though).

Ah ok. I never use it for music play back.

Snax · 14 Apr 2014 at 12:08

Has LG added the option to put a multitask button in the navigation bar in the KitKat update?

dl8860 · 14 Apr 2014 at 13:55

Snax said:
Has LG added the option to put a multitask button in the navigation bar in the KitKat update?

Get a good launcher (Nova) and change the function of the home button when you press and hold to be 'recent apps'

Grrrrr · 14 Apr 2014 at 16:03

If you're rooted you can have up to 5 user selected buttons, including multitasking, using this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyroar.xposedlgg2

Highly recommended.

EDIT\ like this:

Grrrrr said:

Snax · 14 Apr 2014 at 22:07

Thanks guys. I'm struggling to find my perfect android device.

I don't have time to root and manage a device to get it just right. The g2 hardware hits all the buttons but I won't buy anything I need to root in order to fix.

I thought g2 and KitKat might bring on screen multi tasking.

atheos · 23 Apr 2014 at 17:39

So can anyone recommend a screen protector.

Some comments on Amazon say they are not a perfect fit or the cutouts are off so i would really like a recommendation from you guys before i buy one.

Cheers

Pabl0 · 23 Apr 2014 at 19:45

I've got the HD Clarity LG G2 duluxe three pack thing.

I used one and messed it up and the second went on perfrect and has stayed that way, doesn't smudge and has the correct cut puts and also fits the curved screen.

atheos · 23 Apr 2014 at 19:55

Pabl0 said:
I've got the HD Clarity LG G2 duluxe three pack thing.

I used one and messed it up and the second went on perfrect and has stayed that way, doesn't smudge and has the correct cut puts and also fits the curved screen.

Thank you for that pabl0, that is the protector i will go for then.

peahead · 30 Apr 2014 at 14:45

Just bought an LG G2 should be here tomorrow i hope i have made the right choice

Currently have a Samsung galaxy nexus which has been great but its getting on a bit now

hope its a nice improvement

jbloggs · 30 Apr 2014 at 22:56

Running KitKat on my G2, and just this evening I got a software update, was just under 43mb and seemed to be app related...

peahead · 1 May 2014 at 21:35

Got my phone today im really impressed by this phone the screen is gorgeous and its really quick and snappy.. i think im going to like this phone

Do i need to let the battery run down to get the best out of it or does it not matter or should i just charge it when needed ?

atheos · 5 May 2014 at 19:26

So are people on 4.4.2 running into the Google Play Music issue?

Every few songs it says music playback error, like what the people in this thread are talking about:

I did a factory reset after updating to Kitkat and i have cleared Data / Cache in the app

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-lg-g2/379544-sprint-lg-g2-google-play-music-issue.html

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