5.5" QHD screen with 538ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
3GB RAM and 32GB eMMC
16MP Rear and 8MP Front Camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Top comments
tonyfonda to ganeshcece
4 Nov 1513#14
No one besides you reported this fault
finnmaccool to ganeshcece
4 Nov 1511#28
Change your nylon pants to cotton.
raulvibes to mujunk
4 Nov 156#42
this website is click bait. their source is often troll YouTube videos and fans fantasy
Bradmax57 to ChampionshipManager
4 Nov 154#81
S8 will be out soon after
Latest comments (114)
nigelwill
9 Nov 15#114
My box didn't have a seal on it, and no evidence of one being removed either. Phone came with all plastic coverings, headphones (quite nice style, braided cords), spare back and fast charger. I've only been using vanilla Android on my past 2 phones but I have to say I like what LG have done, they have added some nice features without too much bloat.
It's worth finding the "tips and tricks" videos on YouTube, helps you uncover some of the features and some hidden ones.
JamesB14
9 Nov 15#113
Just received mine on Friday. My box wasn't sealed either, but the phone had all the protective film covers on it, and a UK plug and the earphones were included. After my first weekend with it, I could not be happier with the phone I have to say!
manyati
9 Nov 15#112
Thanks, it's good to know mine was not the only one as I was going to call them about it.
manyati
8 Nov 15#110
Please can anyone confirm if their phone came sealed and also if it was truly grey or gold with a black leather back.
Bradmax57 to manyati
8 Nov 15#111
I've now had two, neither had a seal, one brown and one black leather and both came with a gold back
tonyfonda
7 Nov 15#109
Has anyone managed to listed to FM radio on the G4? (not internet radio, just FM)
nigelwill
7 Nov 15#108
60fps in 1080p, 120fps in 720p if you want slow mo, also does 4K
iCantstop
6 Nov 15#107
Does this phone not record in 60fps?
nigelwill
6 Nov 15#106
Trying to decide which case to buy. I had a Spigen on my Nexus 5 which was very good, a nice bumper all around and a lip to protect the screen when placed face down. What is everyone using?
nathanhellyer2014
5 Nov 15#101
hey guys/gals, this or the Samsung galaxy A7
reg66 to nathanhellyer2014
6 Nov 15#105
this one, better specs and os more up to date
tonyfonda
6 Nov 15#104
Finally got the phone - anyone knows when Marshmallow will be deployed in the UK?
iCantstop
6 Nov 15#103
I ordered from flubit it came today, beautiful phone very light though
Speculator
4 Nov 154#3
£284.99 via Flubit
tonyfonda to Speculator
4 Nov 15#5
Oh crap - just ordered from ebuyer
toner84 to Speculator
4 Nov 151#23
286.87 through Flubit for me...
greysquaill to Speculator
6 Nov 15#102
Thanks. I did just that and got the same price.
My Nexus 5 just broke down on me after 2 years of flawless service. Suddenly developed screen jitter and black screen issues which I gather might cost a bit to repair :disappointed:
Thar
5 Nov 15#100
Was yesterday's daily deal. Back up to £309.99 now.
nigelwill
5 Nov 151#98
I went to the LG UK web pages for support, I was trying to find out their warranty as Carphone Warehouse said it was only 1 year from them. When I was there, the support popped up for a webchat, so I asked them and they arranged everything. Don't think I have a URL for you, but should be easy to find with a search.
Shadow_of_Intent to nigelwill
5 Nov 15#99
Thank you, I'll take a look.
nigelwill
4 Nov 15#50
I had great service from LG for my Nexus 5 which was out of warranty when the power button started to stick. They shipped me a box to send it back, sent Tuesday, returned Friday fixed. Can't fault them on this occasion.
Managed to find a G4 in the local Three shop, the only one with a live phone rather than plastic dummy. I really like it, cracking screen, and the LG skin is not too bad. I liked the split screen option to have 2 apps open at once.
Shadow_of_Intent to nigelwill
5 Nov 15#97
Hey, I'm in a similar situation to you with a Nexus 5. I wasn't sure where exactly I was supposed to look online about repairs out of warranty. Could you explain the process you went through, and post a link if you requested a repair online?
A reputable online shop should have a verifiable company name & company number on their webpage. If they do not have it they are trying to hide.
waheedaamir1
5 Nov 15#95
Do not buy from simply elec or value basket as they are scam and getting the money back from them is a big massive hassle
nigelwill
5 Nov 15#94
You might find the cheaper suppliers are shipping European models i.e. grey imports. Not sure if the warranty is honoured on these.
Lux1
5 Nov 15#91
Hello chaps, am new to the whole smartphone business but looking to buy a smartphone for my hubby in time for christmas. I found this site which is selling the LG G4 for considerably less than eBuyer - just £276.99. Is this a reliable seller, are the phones new, should we be wary? Would be grateful for any advice. Cheers. Lux
I was looking for a way of filter IBTimes from my Google search results automatically: any ideas?
mujunk
5 Nov 15#87
Install Adblock mate :smirk:
nigelwill
5 Nov 15#85
Mine was delivered at 9.15, using it now
tonyfonda to nigelwill
5 Nov 15#86
Mine has not even left the warehouse even though I paid top money for next day delivery
jig
5 Nov 15#84
G4 or Note 4??? which is better??
wouldyoukindly
4 Nov 15#83
I understand that Ebuyer is a well know retailer but does any one have any opinion on whether Simply Electronics is worth buying from as they have leather back models for £275? Thanks.
nigelwill
4 Nov 15#82
I was just about to moan that EBuyer haven't despatched it for next day, when I found the email buried in a Google Mail folder!
ChampionshipManager
4 Nov 15#77
Samsung Galaxy S7 coming out soon.
Bradmax57 to ChampionshipManager
4 Nov 154#81
S8 will be out soon after
nedford
4 Nov 15#80
how does this compare to the one plus two?
toner84
4 Nov 15#79
Why has this been expired?... Still 20 in stock?
ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#13
Do not order, The Phone has many manufacturing faults, One of which is you receive a static shock from behind the phone. I contacted the customer service and this is deamed as out of warrenty. Definately not recommended. I tried posting this review on the LG website, they were allowing me to do so, I have been trying over months and they simply reject the request and hence you find all good reviews on their site. I repeat NOT RECOMMNDED! Just waster your 300 pounds for nothing.
tonyfonda to ganeshcece
4 Nov 1513#14
No one besides you reported this fault
g8spur to ganeshcece
4 Nov 152#16
I love this. "I have an issue that no one else has therefore don't listen to them, just listen to me because I'm more important!!!"
itm2 to ganeshcece
4 Nov 152#17
No static shocks here. Mine is the best phone I've ever owned (it replaced my Galaxy S4). No evidence of any manufacturing faults. And no, I have no affiliation to LG
sprite127594 to ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#19
lol :smile: static shocks, many manufacturing faults lol :smile: stop it your cracking me up
finnmaccool to ganeshcece
4 Nov 1511#28
Change your nylon pants to cotton.
Bradmax57 to ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#78
I've had one for 2 months no static shocks here............. u must be a freak :smiley:
phatbhoy
4 Nov 151#76
anyone found a good case to use with a leather version
RabLewandowski
4 Nov 154#2
Want one but holding out for black Friday. Good price for the leather version though.
Dw1973 to RabLewandowski
4 Nov 15#11
I'm exactly the same but worrying that the recent low prices on it means it won't be featured in Black Friday deals.
I also fancy the red leather version but think it's a Voda exclusive in the UK and I don't want an import.
This price is hot though
aljack to RabLewandowski
4 Nov 15#75
Good luck..... I'll be gutted if someone does a deal on this, I've just taken advantage of the G3 deal lol
WBRacing
4 Nov 152#74
Love mine, really impressed.
Once you have double tap, it's impossible to go back!
Simpleminded
4 Nov 15#63
can anyone confirm if in LG G4 we can control app permissions such as restricting access to your contacts or mic? i know you can do this in cm12, colorOs, flyme and oxygenOS.
appreciate your response.
sbodyontheweb to Simpleminded
4 Nov 151#64
No you can't. You have to wait for android 6 for this device. Or install a custom rom (surely instable...)
pjjames55 to Simpleminded
4 Nov 15#73
You can root the phone which is easy too do and can be done without unlocking the bootloader so you won't void your warranty.
That's what I suspect as well. Ebuyer has been selling this phone for £300 for at least a week now, it was non leather one before though. So I believe they want to get rid of all the stock before the new one comes out.
sprite127594 to mujunk
4 Nov 15#32
cant see the G4 dropping much if any lower than this price. too good a phone
raulvibes to mujunk
4 Nov 156#42
this website is click bait. their source is often troll YouTube videos and fans fantasy
markdavey1972 to mujunk
4 Nov 151#45
There's a lot of conjecture in that article, the final statement being the most telling:
"It’s worth mentioning LG hasn’t come up with any official details on features and specifications of the LG G5"
herrbz to mujunk
4 Nov 15#59
ibtimes are notoriously clickbaity for untrustworthy, at least in my experience with them
tonyfonda
4 Nov 15#57
Ordered today from Ebuyer with next day delivery - let's see if they will actually deliver tomorrow!
manyati to tonyfonda
4 Nov 15#58
I have always had my orders delivered next day even after opting for their free delivery.
nigelwill
4 Nov 151#56
Gone for it.... no more fence sitting. Tried Flubit, said £297 for me, hardly worth it, so used Quidco.
Toybhoy
4 Nov 15#55
It is for me... :smiley:
evilhomeruk
4 Nov 15#36
I've got a G4 but i fancy a Quick Circle case but I can't decide on 'official' one (prolly also an OEM fake) or one of the cheaper Choetech ones. Anyone any experience?
Phatboy to evilhomeruk
4 Nov 15#48
I've had a fake window case on my G2 and that was working same as the original but costing lot less. The decision is up to you now. I know what I would choose. :smiley:
marktime to evilhomeruk
4 Nov 15#54
Had the official case, which I returned due to a blemish on the front, bought the Choetech instead and have stuck with that.
The differences are fairly minimal - exactly the same materials and textures, no branding on the Choetech, the metallic insert is also missing (it's just a plastic ring) so doesn't provide quite as impressive a halo effect.
Main gripe is the flapping front cover - a problem that the G3 equivalent QC case didn't have - but pretty much all the G4 variants of this case have the same problem, including the official one, I suspect it's due to the slightly more curved screen than its predecessor, so I think you'll find it a common issue.
The wireless/NFC connectivity is faultless on the Choetech - the G3 case used to drive me to despair trying to get it positioned exactly right (even then the charging would often as not drop out after a few mins) - you can just leave the Choetech in roughly the right zone and it gets on with the charging reliably every time.
Personally I wouldn't be paying double for the official case, so unless you can find a non-fake official for a good price I don't think it's worth the premium.
tonyfonda
4 Nov 15#53
thanks for that. 23% time efficiency improvement is not worth it really in my view...
NB - the power/volume controls are on the back - which I've got used to fine.
You can double-tap the screen to wake it if its sat on a desk or something.
I've recently discovered that double-tapping the notification bar at the top turns the screen off again :smiley:
You can double press the volume down button to quickly open the photo app. (can be configured to take a picture immediately after doing this) volume down button also takes picture once you're ready. In my experience it seems to be fast taking a photo with the flash off, but pretty slow with the flash on
will just wait till it drops to £99 ,but by that time there will be much better phones which cost £99..
That being said- Cold just because its made by LG and is unreliable.
Toybhoy
4 Nov 151#43
The official one mate. That and a QuickCharge charger were the essential purchases for me :smiley:
I had a battery charger for my Samsung S4 which ultimately knackered all the batteries up
g8spur
4 Nov 15#40
Yeah it is. I paid £20 but I would happily pay more.
sproutratty
4 Nov 15#38
Couldn't see if it can take a microSD card? Mind you - Google has been quietly making it bloody impossible to use the SD card with most incarnations of Android so might not be that important.
Adidas Addict to sproutratty
4 Nov 15#39
Yes it takes microSD
mirko77
4 Nov 15#37
"He is holding it wrong" -cit.- :wink:
kawsar17
4 Nov 15#31
How's the ui/software on this? Wasn't a big fan of the lg g3s tbh.
mirko77 to kawsar17
4 Nov 15#35
me neither, I would like a custom rom
mirko77
4 Nov 15#34
Does anyone know if it is easy to root and install a custom rom on it?
sprite127594
4 Nov 15#33
Think i might get one of these. Normally charge my phone every night but sometimes ive still got 50% battery left so im charging more than i need to.
Toybhoy
4 Nov 152#26
I love my G4. Can't believe the price of the phone cos for me, its the best of the current gen. The extra battery kit is a god send!
tonyfonda to Toybhoy
4 Nov 15#30
Which battery kit did you buy?
czrsiNk
4 Nov 15#29
You can buy two Smart Ultra 6s for £250 ;-)
Alansmithee
4 Nov 152#24
I sadly do not have one of the 'unique' static shock versions of the G4...
ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#22
good for you then. But when you have it, UK LG customer service is so bad that you will have no repair or replacement. I can show you the email proof of them telling me that this is not under their warrenty claim. I am neither losing or gaining anything from this post. Just creating awareness of what happened to me. Good luck anyway!
ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#21
good for you then. But when you have it, UK LG customer service is so bad that you will have no repair or replacement. I can show you the email proof of them telling me that this is not under their warrenty claim. I am neither losing or gaining anything from this post. Just creating awareness of what happened to me. Good luck anyway!
ganeshcece
4 Nov 15#20
good for you then. But when you have it, UK LG customer service is so bad that you will have no repair or replacement. I can show you the email proof of them telling me that this is not under their warrenty claim. I am neither losing or gaining anything from this post. Just creating awareness of what happened to me. Good luck anyway!
tonyfonda
4 Nov 151#18
fair enought - but £27 for a battery is steep in my view
g8spur
4 Nov 15#15
Powerbanks are good (i have 3!) but what this does is enable you to change batteries and carry on as normal. No need to use your phone whilst plugged in etc.
I basically have a charger a work, a powerbank in my car (cigarette lighter doest work!) a charger by my bed and a plugged in spare battery at home. Never get caught without battery!!
I paid less on a great deal on here but it's practically essential, best phone accessory I have ever bought and one of the main reasons I love this phone is the ability to swap out battery for a fully charged one.
tonyfonda
4 Nov 151#1
just ordered one.
Fingers crossed Marshmallow will be released soon on this phone
MarcoLoves360 to tonyfonda
4 Nov 15#7
its already released.
sprite127594
4 Nov 15#4
just cant beat this phone at this price. hhheeEEAATTT :smiley:
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5.5" QHD screen with 538ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
3GB RAM and 32GB eMMC
16MP Rear and 8MP Front Camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop
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Latest comments (114)
It's worth finding the "tips and tricks" videos on YouTube, helps you uncover some of the features and some hidden ones.
My Nexus 5 just broke down on me after 2 years of flawless service. Suddenly developed screen jitter and black screen issues which I gather might cost a bit to repair :disappointed:
Managed to find a G4 in the local Three shop, the only one with a live phone rather than plastic dummy. I really like it, cracking screen, and the LG skin is not too bad. I liked the split screen option to have 2 apps open at once.
A reputable online shop should have a verifiable company name & company number on their webpage. If they do not have it they are trying to hide.
http://www.****/mainproduct.php?pid=28549&setcurrency=gbp&gclid=CjwKEAiAmeyxBRCJxoKk7IWLl2oSJABvZjhh05sX9N9GcaCrAfH4E6smD9LyfQvFAgjE5jQe3H3i5RoC8l3w_wcB
In other news, South Korea is starting to see the rollout of Marshmallow http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g4-marshmallow-653601/
I also fancy the red leather version but think it's a Voda exclusive in the UK and I don't want an import.
This price is hot though
Once you have double tap, it's impossible to go back!
appreciate your response.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
Then you can install App ops from the play store and restrict app permissions to whatever you want.
ha ha ha ha
Torn between this & a g5
Hope there isn't as I've taken the plunge on this deal!...
http://www.ibtimes.com.au/lg-g5-g5-pro-roundup-specs-price-release-date-here-1480424
"It’s worth mentioning LG hasn’t come up with any official details on features and specifications of the LG G5"
The differences are fairly minimal - exactly the same materials and textures, no branding on the Choetech, the metallic insert is also missing (it's just a plastic ring) so doesn't provide quite as impressive a halo effect.
Main gripe is the flapping front cover - a problem that the G3 equivalent QC case didn't have - but pretty much all the G4 variants of this case have the same problem, including the official one, I suspect it's due to the slightly more curved screen than its predecessor, so I think you'll find it a common issue.
The wireless/NFC connectivity is faultless on the Choetech - the G3 case used to drive me to despair trying to get it positioned exactly right (even then the charging would often as not drop out after a few mins) - you can just leave the Choetech in roughly the right zone and it gets on with the charging reliably every time.
Personally I wouldn't be paying double for the official case, so unless you can find a non-fake official for a good price I don't think it's worth the premium.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-LG-G4s-battery-recharges-23-faster-with-a-QuickCharge-2.0-charger...-or-a-Samsung-rapid-charger_id69692
You can double-tap the screen to wake it if its sat on a desk or something.
I've recently discovered that double-tapping the notification bar at the top turns the screen off again :smiley:
You can double press the volume down button to quickly open the photo app. (can be configured to take a picture immediately after doing this) volume down button also takes picture once you're ready. In my experience it seems to be fast taking a photo with the flash off, but pretty slow with the flash on
Go on then...show us the proof.
That being said- Cold just because its made by LG and is unreliable.
https://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/official-lg-g4-extra-battery-kit-bck-4810.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA9uaxBRDYr4_hrtC3tW8SJAD6UU8Gtvx5fvEvmD1FtT3WL4QgtwP6iGMKw6qQX7nGA6C8ThoCKJzw_wcB
I basically have a charger a work, a powerbank in my car (cigarette lighter doest work!) a charger by my bed and a plugged in spare battery at home. Never get caught without battery!!
http://www.banggood.com/Original-XIAOMI-5_1V-2_1A-10000mAh-Power-Bank-For-Smartphone-p-977406.html?AID=12223142&PID=5835937&SID=0b009g7rruj&source=affiliate&utm_source=Banggood_CJ
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-lg-g4-extra-battery-kit-p54436.htm
I paid less on a great deal on here but it's practically essential, best phone accessory I have ever bought and one of the main reasons I love this phone is the ability to swap out battery for a fully charged one.
Fingers crossed Marshmallow will be released soon on this phone