LG G5 - user opinions and reviews
- iabhi
- 7tS
AnonD-650583, 30 May 2017Enough with the G5 bootloop. Enough. It was LGs with the 808SD processor in 2015 that had the... moreI read your comment 5 days back and I thought yes this is G5 bootloop must be addressed. My phone is not going to die. But today it entered bootloop and it reminded my your comment and here I'm writing to you and I'm very sad that I lost all the data. I know I'll get the new piece or repaired but data matters most to me, I didn't expect this from LG.
Just a word of caution to all users out there, if your phone heats up and shows signs of restarting, then it is time to back up your data as the same happened with me. You never know when it enters bootloop and you will repent at that time as I'm repenting right now.
I'll make a video of it and will post on Youtube and will share the link too.
And to let all of you know, boot loop issue is there in every mobile starting from G3, G4, G5, V10, V20.
It is not encountered in G6, so better be safe and sync your data regularly.
There is a class action lawsuit being filed for this by a US firm, google it and you will get all the details.
- Anonymous
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DR, 01 Jun 2017Stuck between getting the G5 or V20. I can probably get g5 for $100 less than v20 now. Only dr... moreMan v20 is much much more better than g5... G5 is also a preety owsm mble but infront of v20... Its nothing... Even v20 is better than s7.... You should buy v20
- AnonD-674281
- v0X
I got this phone a year ago here in the philippines and it never failed me, I love it until now, I am in nougat last december 2016 and got security update for april and still going strong. I also love LG G6.
- guykay
- fmg
Savor, 29 May 2017After more than three months, still my favorite smartphone I have ever used. V20 does have a b... moreGot the G5 last month and I must say it's a beast of a phone. The battery life is pretty awesome. I get 4-5 hours of screen on time and I play games on it too. I'm a heavy user by the way. Multitasking on this phone is great and the SD820 handles it very well. It does get warm to the touch after heavy usage. I do get some screen burn on the top and bottom part of the screen.
I'm running nougat on the unlocked version. RS988
- AnonD-673973
- dWe
AnonD-619891, 01 Jun 2017Yes, still waiting for nougat for my LG G5. Someone else does not get it ??yes I am still waiting
- Waseem
- gN$
DR, 01 Jun 2017Stuck between getting the G5 or V20. I can probably get g5 for $100 less than v20 now. Only dr... moreI am using it for a month and can assure you that even with moderate gaming it lasts a whole working day giving a screen on time of about 4 to 5 hours
- DR
- 5Au
Stuck between getting the G5 or V20. I can probably get g5 for $100 less than v20 now. Only drawback is i hear the battery life isn't that good on G5. Is it worth paying the extra 100 for the v20 or is the g5 just as good. I'm a moderate user no games or anything too big.
- AnonD-619891
- 3R4
24, 31 May 2017so,still no nougat update for LG G5?Yes, still waiting for nougat for my LG G5. Someone else does not get it ??
- AnonD-658742
- jiJ
After a few days of toying around with the G5 I gotta say that it's a nice phone. I got the AT&T unlocked version from EBAY for around 165 bucks so I didn't pay very much for it and I'm now getting free phone service from FREEDOMPOP. That being said it's a good deal for the price. The SD820 chipset is a little outdated right now with the SD821 and SD835 coming out but it's still a monster for average users. I'm crazy into mobile games so processing power and graphics are very important, and the G5 certainly doesn't disappoint though it's nowhere near the fastest- but then again I paid 165 for it who gives a shit.
Thing is the V20 is a lot better. It has better audio and video features and the performance is better, though it uses the same chipset. But you're paying $299 for a scum-of-the-earth used variant from EBAY while the G5 pushes $150 in it's lowest configurations. If you're like me and you don't give much of a shit of anything besides PRICE and PERFORMANCE the G5 is a solid bargain. If you want the best of LG you're getting the V20, and if you want the absolute best but don't give a shit about your burdened wallet then the G6 is the way to go. Personally I had to choose long and hard before choosing the G5 over the S7...
Another thing before buying this phone. The bloat is INSANE. I got the AT&T version and it's actually hard to determine which apps are legit and which are not. I hate the fact that you can't uninstall ANY OF IT! Worst part is there's no root for LG G5 available yet- One-click root doesn't work either because the bootloader is locked. The EU and T-MOBILE versions are the only root-compatible ones but I'm pretty darn disappointed I can't root my phone so I can get rid of all that useless crap that AT&T dragged from the deepest pits of hell. If you're into modding or toying around the OS then stay WELL AWAY.
VERDICT: Buy it if you're on a serious budget. If you have money to burn then stay away.
- AnonD-568534
- fwr
Does LG G5 have a native video calling option?
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- IAi
AnonD-619891, 31 May 2017My G5 also still live with 6.0.1 android, I have V10a-EUR-XX. Waiting for nougat.so,still no nougat update for LG G5?
- AnonD-619891
- 3R4
24, 31 May 2017Any opinion or information about the NOUGAT update for LG G5? Thank you.My G5 also still live with 6.0.1 android, I have V10a-EUR-XX. Waiting for nougat.
- gned
- JK1
I fkn love this phone, it's a very good phone, camera is awesome especially the wide one, never backed on me never failed me, nougat update is very good but i dont like that pop up notifications for every app and it seems that no one can disable them but i can live with that not a major issue, for a bottom speaker it's very good and clear, screen is beautiful not like samsungs amoled but close, overall very very good phone and i abuse phones alot so this is the best phone now for the price. Peace
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- IAi
Any opinion or information about the NOUGAT update for LG G5? Thank you.
- AnonD-646102
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Savor, 29 May 2017After more than three months, still my favorite smartphone I have ever used. V20 does have a b... moreHay... if i want to purchase it from u.......
What u say
I am from Pakistan
- AnonD-650583
- keU
AnonD-665461, 30 May 2017Hi, Many said LG phone durability is low means it ruined quickly, is it true? Actually I want ... moreWhat is ruined? What do you mean by low duarability? Its a very very good phone. I recommend LG G5 but only IF you find good price.
- AnonD-665461
- PEq
AnonD-650583, 30 May 2017Hi! I got the screen retention problem after 8months. Use a blue light filter app from play st... moreHi, Many said LG phone durability is low means it ruined quickly, is it true? Actually I want to buy G5, so should i buy it or move for Asus/Mi Brand?
- AnonD-650583
- keU
AnonD-672488, 27 May 2017Hello my friends! I want to buy Lg G5 but I heard from many people that has screen problems su... moreHi! I got the screen retention problem after 8months. Use a blue light filter app from play store. I use one called night filter. It makes everything on screen a bit more red but gets rid of retention 100% for me. Good luck!
- AnonD-650583
- keU
AnonD-666414, 29 May 2017I want to buy this... Is any bootloop issue in this device?? Any user got bootloop?Enough with the G5 bootloop. Enough. It was LGs with the 808SD processor in 2015 that had the major bootloop problem. Yes there are problems with G5 but bootloop is not prevalent one.
IF this was a major problem then I have no doubt that: IF G5 BOOTLOOP WAS MAJOR PROBLEM THEN AT LEAST 50% OF POSTS HERE WOULD BE BOOTLOOP COMPLAINTS! Sorry I'm not yelling at you but I'm just tired of hearing about people talking about G5 bootloop issues here and I don't see complaints from G5 OWNERS about bootlooping.
But to answer your question: be more worried that LG G5 has more screen problems than bootloop problems. I owned one since Sept '16. I know 2 others that had one. Screen light bleed and screen retention issues. They upgraded to Android 7 and then phone sucked to use and got did of G5. I am still on Android 6. No bootloop. None of us. Not once.
Still awesome phone: fast, extra batteries and wide angle cam is why I still have it... that and waiting until I see v30, iPhone 8 and pixel 2 to upgrade. I recommend G5 IF you get for good price.
- Shahid
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Mr Grey, 29 May 2017I couldn't agree more with you savor the G5 is overlooked and absolutely underrated indeed and... moreI Agree With You G5 Great Smartphone I Am Using G5 Last 13 Months But G5 No Any Problum Battry Timing Great Camra Super Stylus Slim Mobile Every Featurs Good , My Think G5 Batter Than I Phone 7 Plus ,and Samsung S7
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