LG G8X ThinQ - user opinions and reviews
Anonymous, 01 Mar 2021There'll be no issue if u (may take 1-2 hours:
Remove blootware (without root: adb+apps)... moreI myself did ADB cleaning on older my Redmi 2 Prime, but honestly, it can only debloat, it can't remove bugs from the incomplete OS itself.
But yes, it might do something about the busy OS.... 4GB out of 6GB occupied all the time, too much!
RishiGuru, 01 Mar 2021LG's are great phones... but they are not properly game optimized to run heavy duty games... moreOf course, gaming on LG phones for now can be best described as, "a delightful experience for a casual, non-competitive user"... that too just LG flagships, not the lower ends out there.
One more thing I wanted to ask you, do the IQOO 5 and IQOO 7 also come with similarly high powered chips? I'm suggesting IQOO to a friend who doesn't like LG for some reason, but wants a good audio setup.
- Anonymous
- 2WB
DineshReddy, 19 Feb 2021Phone's hardware is awesome but the software is a lot buggy.. The thing is they don'... moreThere'll be no issue if u (may take 1-2 hours:
Remove blootware (without root: adb+apps) and remove all blootware including Google apps.
Use Nova Launcher Premium (search trusted site), Mxplayer premium (search trusted site), File Manager +; Learn and tweak app permission (remove apps usages)+battery optimization+display settings+default app settings+auto start apps=> just chill
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Samath N8 808 owner, 27 Feb 2021Maybe you can reduce graphics settings?
Its a Snapdragon 855 & Adreno 640, it is fast, bu... moreLG's are great phones... but they are not properly game optimized to run heavy duty games for sustained period. But LG's like G8X have other strengths where it excels. On the contrary I find my iQOO 3 to be very well game optimized and thermals are always under check even under sustained gaming. To each their own.
In the end both have their own strengths and weaknesses. Analog audio through audio jack is great on both as both comes with dedicated HiFi audio chips. After using the iQOO for two days I have to reconsider the term "blazing fast" as the combination of SD865 + LPDDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage is a true weapon.
- DaVirtuoso
- rRT
Does anyone know if this phone will work on straight talk using the sprint network?
- HiFi97
- a3{
For everyone feeling that their LG phones won't perform as how it's expected from their processors... Since LG's ROM packs a lot of bloatware running in the background, they cause extra battery drain, lag, heating and overall make the phone to not perform as how it should. There are a lot of debloating guides in XDA and Reddit and the best part about them is that they don't require root access. Only a PC with ADB Tools installed on. So I would recommend everyone with an LG phone to check them out.
bharat parmar, 20 Feb 2021my phone very lag ni free fire game
Maybe you can reduce graphics settings?
Its a Snapdragon 855 & Adreno 640, it is fast, but adjusting graphics might help a lot.
In PUBG, I keep its framerate on Extreme and Quality on Standard, which is above basic, but below HD...
Although it does maintain 60 fps on HD as well, but it gets hot sooner and occasional micro-freezes are more in number per game...
DineshReddy, 19 Feb 2021Phone's hardware is awesome but the software is a lot buggy.. The thing is they don'... moreI didn't notice AOD Lock screen issue because I kept AOD off. I would suggest you do the same because this is OLED and its life (wrt colour accuracy) is limited.
Maybe I did get the erratic issue of screen off during calls. I do lock the phone using the key during calls though, so that's one solution.
Scrolling issue is something I didn't face ever.
But I did face some software issues of my own, none too big to spoil the experience. Although, I upgraded from a Redmi 2 Prime so this does feel blazing fast.
1842902- RishiGuru
- utg
DineshReddy, 19 Feb 2021Phone's hardware is awesome but the software is a lot buggy.. The thing is they don'... moreAs an owner of LG G8X for last 5 months, I admit the software have some niggling issues. But hey for ₹ 18K ($245) brand new in India, ZERO complaints. Actually their is nothing in the $400 bracket in my country that can compete with this phone in terms or raw specs.
I do firmly believe, G8X will receive Android 11 but timing will be late Q4, 2021. This way LG fulfills both 2 Android software upgrades and 3 years of Android security patch upgrades since release.
- DineshReddy
- 7tM
Phone's hardware is awesome but the software is a lot buggy.. The thing is they don't give updates at all to fix these bugs.
Few I recognised are
Lock screen (AOD) issue where even when AOD is turned on we can't see it on lock screen and we have to press lock button twice to turn screen on and double tap to wake also won't work in this situation and reboot won't fix it. Similar issue with screen turning off during call is also buggy it won't turn off or turn on in some situations.
Other issue is scrolling issue , while scrolling it feels smooth but it mis clicks and open the file while we are scrolling through files.
Hardware wise it shouldn't hang while using but it hangs and screen stops working.
I don't think any of this is hardware issue rather software issue I have bought this almost 5 months back and I haven't received any security or bug fixes update it's security patch is of September 2020 and I think this device may not recieve Android 11 but these bugs have to be fixed these sometimes last so much time.
Finally , the hardware is amazing but software isn't good with hardware should be fixed..
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- utg
Map248, 16 Feb 2021Updates suck. The last update was in Oct 2020. Otherwise an excellent phone that ticks all box... moreWith LG forget about bi-monthly updates. If you get bi-annual updates you should consider yourself lucky. I have three LG's and I know the trend.
- Map248
- GRT
Updates suck. The last update was in Oct 2020. Otherwise an excellent phone that ticks all boxes. The fingerprint is an issue but can be resolved by software I feel.
G8x user , 12 Feb 2021They do not offer gimmicky 2mp depth and 2mp macro and 8mp wide angle for sake of it. The came... moreI'm a G8x user and like you, I'm totally satisfied by each of the cameras. Quality, usability, all good no doubt.
The thing is, spec wise they're outclassed, and this may or may not matter for the new purchaser. Some may prefer a telephoto now, who knows?
- G8x user
- Dkc
Samath N8 808 owner, 03 Feb 2021I think you should get it, if you get a good deal. Its of course, faster than all of the 7 ser... moreThey do not offer gimmicky 2mp depth and 2mp macro and 8mp wide angle for sake of it. The camera offering is excellent for the price range with good sensors.
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- utg
Samath N8 808 owner, 03 Feb 2021Guys, while USB OTG is working for me without any issue at all (using Sandisk Dual USB pendriv... moreI think for Indian variants, the modem is firmware locked to use any FM Radio apps.
Guys, while USB OTG is working for me without any issue at all (using Sandisk Dual USB pendrive), I'm at my wits end trying to get FM Working.
FM Radio app is not preinstalled, but even if I install the LG FM App via apk, it just points me to connect the headset after which nothing happens...
I can't get FM working anyhow, can anyone help?
Veks, 29 Jan 2021Looking to buy ..at cheap price ...Worth in 2021?
At this moment i use p30 pro...looking for ... moreI think you should get it, if you get a good deal. Its of course, faster than all of the 7 series Snapdragons, of course its a 855 after all...
Its audio output is awesome, really. Both speakers and 3.5mm.
What might irk you a bit is only 2 cameras at rear, slippery body, etc.
Best Buy has an amazing discount on this in the US right now. If you activate it today on your mobile account, you can get it for $350 ($150 off of their selling price). Unfortunately this deal doesn't work for prepaid plans - at least not with Verizon. Looks like I'll be paying the $450-$500.
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