LG G8X ThinQ - user opinions and reviews
- RishiGuru
- utg
Arnold M Xavier, 25 Jan 2022Lgg8x will receive Android 12 within December 2022
Good to know, but i don't want to have pipe dreams. More over LG Mobile's software division have shrunk considerably which is resulting in not so good Android version upgrades.
LG was in full force till 2020, the year of Android 10. I will stick to it forever. Moreover LG G8X getting upgraded from Android 9 to Android 12... 3 version upgrades ... ?
- Arnold M Xavier
- DkW
Anonymous, 21 Nov 2021My carrier says this phone (LG G8X ThinQ) is not VoLTE compatible! Is that possible? I contact... moreAirtel and Vodafone doesn't support volte on LG try jio hundred percent working
- Arnold M Xavier
- DkW
RishiGuru, 12 Jan 2022I don't know much about other countries but in India we are having steady quarterly updat... moreLgg8x will receive Android 12 within December 2022
RishiGuru, 24 Jan 2022Finally, downgraded my other LG G8X from Android 11 to Android 10. I did this after visiting n... moreThanks bro for the input. I'm not updating from Android 10 if that's the case.
Its sad how the future of high quality mobile audio scene seems dismayal. Let's hope this improves with time... Although, with DSD support gone, I don't know if its ever possible.
- RishiGuru
- utg
Samath N8 808 owner, 14 Sep 2021That's some really valuable info you shared bro. Thank you so much. Yes, my version is V2... moreFinally, downgraded my other LG G8X from Android 11 to Android 10. I did this after visiting nearby authorized LG service center. Now both my LG G8X runs on below final version of Android 10 received on this phone:
Software Version: V20g-IND-XX
Android Version: 10
Android security patch level: 01-May-2021
I have been unhappy lately with the Android 11 update, as analogue audio quality through headphone jack dipped somewhat when compared to Android 10. I had two G8X's and thus had liberty to perform many A/B listening sessions/ testing on both phones using some high end headphones. One was on Android 10 while the other running Android 11. With Android 11, some high frequency details in audio are missing and also Meridian Audio tuned sound signature, a trait of G8X seems somewhat tamed.
Found many users are also complaining of Android 11 update with core functionality issues like taking calls. This acted as a secondary motivator for downgrade. Later, I performed A/B critical audio testing between all three versions of Android 10 that the Vietnamese build G8X received with my two phones. The three Android 10 versions are as below:
1st version (Factory version):
Software Version: V20e-IND-XX
Android Version: 10
Android security patch level: 01-Sep-2020
2nd update:
Software Version: V20f-IND-XX
Android Version: 10
Android security patch level: 01-Mar-2021
3rd update:
Software Version: V20g-IND-XX
Android Version: 10
Android security patch level: 01-May-2021
After some 5 months of testing, listening different genres of music on all three above versions of Android 10 and multiple A/B testing one version with another I came to the conclusion audio quality is not impacted and remains the same on all three with audio jack. Same with stereo speaker output and quality.
Hence, I decided to stay put on the last version of Android 10 (3rd update) as it improved some UI elements like volume bar pops up on left side of the display not to mention 8 more months of Android security patch updates.
Hope this helps!
- Curious123
- 8I2
RishiGuru, 12 Jan 2022I don't know much about other countries but in India we are having steady quarterly updat... moreIt's not working some us are stuck on Android 10
These phones are g8x sprint variant. Sprint and at&t don't push updates outside the US. And that's very disturbing
- RishiGuru
- utg
Hacker, 18 Jan 2022Yeah, it's an issue. Even call notifications are now silent, no ringer+no vibrations. Aut... moreHave you performed hard factory reset? I had similar problems with call notifications on a different brand phone after Android update. Hard factory reset resolved that.
I have never used G8X as my primary driver, never even bothered to put a SIM inside, so I cannot validate your comments. Your response will be a big help to others.
- Hacker
- KSi
RishiGuru, 22 Dec 2021Is it happening just after Android 11 update? Or suddenly this problem crept up?Yeah, it's an issue. Even call notifications are now silent, no ringer+no vibrations. Automatically outgoing call going background which so annoying. Had resetted my phone but its still not working normal. Stupid update it is.
Any solution for it, please post.
- RishiGuru
- utg
vodny, 17 Dec 2021Hi, I bought this phone unlocked from Sprint, with Android 10. Is it possible to upgrade it on... moreI don't know much about other countries but in India we are having steady quarterly update policy. One of my LG G8X is running Android 11 and received an OTA update recently. After update:
Software Version: V30b-IND-XX
Android Version: 11
Android security patch level: 01-Nov-2021
I don't think G8X will receive Android 12 as it has already been updated from Android 9 to 11. Hence in 2022 we will just get security patch updates on a quarterly basis till Oct, 2022 when the phone turns 3 years old.
You may try installing LG Bridge on PC and give it a try for updates. The problem is yours is a locked carrier specific version. Give it a try.
- RishiGuru
- Dk5
ethereal, 21 Dec 2021Incoming calls not ringing anymore. When I dial a number the call screen goes to background. T... moreIs it happening just after Android 11 update? Or suddenly this problem crept up?
- ethereal
- PUh
Incoming calls not ringing anymore. When I dial a number the call screen goes to background. This is so frustrating. Anyone else experiencing the same?
- 124C4-1
- qxU
My misake, I have 10 :(
- 124C4-1
- qxU
I think the updates depend on your carrier, I have 11 form Mint (T-Mobile) and no issues AFAIK
- vodny
- 8ws
Hi, I bought this phone unlocked from Sprint, with Android 10. Is it possible to upgrade it on Android 11? I've got the September 2021 security patch, but no A11 update. I've read that this phone may receive maybe A12 update as well in the future.
- Anonymous
- 7k0
Well its my proper n, 03 Dec 2021To do split you must go recent apps click on the iconIt's not working. Can anyone confirm in android 11 or only my handset has problem
- Bigmeme
- 7kp
Anonymous, 21 Nov 2021My carrier says this phone (LG G8X ThinQ) is not VoLTE compatible! Is that possible? I contact... moreMy g8x has volte
- Gh
- P5m
Naveen, 06 Oct 2021Suggest me few best sound quality wired earphone for my lg g8x in indiaSound magic high ohm
- Anjan
- fCZ
RishiGuru, 01 Dec 2021Don't waste your time & my time by asking which phone is better between the two all o... moreG8s has no review in gsmarena. Check it.
Tip us
1.7m 126k
RSS
EV
Merch
Log in I forgot my password Sign up