WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[nate0]

Nate, what V35 do you have? (AT&T, Google Fi, etc?) I manually manage mine and have no intention of putting 10 on it.

It's unlocked whatever it is. So I flashed the north American open market Rom. I think it was originally AIO.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

It's unlocked whatever it is. So I flashed the north American open market Rom. I think it was originally AIO.

Ah, it might have been the Amazon version - forgot about that model. I have the AT&T unlocked where I flashed the Google Fi ROM and manage it manually. AT&T has 10 on their models already. LG will get to the Fi and Amazon models whenever.

Personally, in using 10 on the V50, both 8.0 and 9.0 on the V35, 8.0 and 9.0 on the G7+, and 9.0 and 8.1 on the V40...I thought 8.0/8.1 was the best version for me. I'm very indifferent about LG's version of 10. 9.0 was tolerable once it stabilized.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

It's unlocked whatever it is. So I flashed the north American open market Rom. I think it was originally AIO.

If you're interested in a skin to jazz it up? I can suggest something.

 

[nate0]

If you're interested in a skin to jazz it up? I can suggest something.

I've learned to appreciate the stock ux ui and only use the SwiftKey. After that it all seems good. The v30 imo is more fluid with ux6 I believe. The ux 9 on the v35 is just not as appealing with the squared off Notifications etc. Also the screen is not as natural in the whites by default so I had to tweak the color. Some sorta different calibration with the sd845 I guess.

 

[nate0]

Ah, it might have been the Amazon version - forgot about that model. I have the AT&T unlocked where I flashed the Google Fi ROM and manage it manually. AT&T has 10 on their models already. LG will get to the Fi and Amazon models whenever.

Personally, in using 10 on the V50, both 8.0 and 9.0 on the V35, 8.0 and 9.0 on the G7+, and 9.0 and 8.1 on the V40...I thought 8.0/8.1 was the best version for me. I'm very indifferent about LG's version of 10. 9.0 was tolerable once it stabilized.

I'm not sure if it was amz. The Rom was the AIO fw when I checked. You get any one of the firmwares (AIO, amz, gfi, noa) on LG-firmwares site. For the best unlocked carrier free experience in US is best to use the noa (North America open market) FW. I think this also enables the CDMA bands too. That's the one I flashed. Then it auto updated to the Feb patch...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I've learned to appreciate the stock ux ui and only use the SwiftKey. After that it all seems good. The v30 imo is more fluid with ux6 I believe. The ux 9 on the v35 is just not as appealing with the squared off Notifications etc. Also the screen is not as natural in the whites by default so I had to tweak the color. Some sorta different calibration with the sd845 I guess.

Wasn't talking software wise. I was talking something like a dbrand style skin for the back of the phone.

Software wise I use Niagara pro for my launcher.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm not sure if it was amz. The Rom was the AIO fw when I checked. You get any one of the firmwares (AIO, amz, gfi, noa) on LG-firmwares site. For the best unlocked carrier free experience in US is best to use the noa (North America open market) FW. I think this also enables the CDMA bands too. That's the one I flashed. Then it auto updated to the Feb patch...

Cool. That's the same site I used and flashed the Google Fi ROM from. I don't think I'm running on Feb 2020 patch, likely still on Nov 2019. I'll likely leave mine on 9 as 10 broke my Sony music app ports.

 

[nate0]

Wasn't talking software wise. I was talking something like a dbrand style skin for the back of the phone.

Software wise I use Niagara pro for my launcher.

Oh lol. Nah I like the tech21 Evo Check case. I have a speck case too but I ordered another tech 21 for 5 dollars on Amazon

 

[nate0]

Cool. That's the same site I used and flashed the Google Fi ROM from. I don't think I'm running on Feb 2020 patch, likely still on Nov 2019. I'll likely leave mine on 9 as 10 broke my Sony music app ports.

Speaking of... I have a feeling Sony with the 1 mark II is gonna come around finally on their flagship. 1 maybe 2 more versions of that... They know how to make a decent midrange bout time they stepped up.. I have seen a couple reviews and the pro camera app is something to take a close look at for creators

 

[N_LaRUE]

That's good to hear. If I was on my enthusiast days, I would have hunted down a Xperia 5.

Speaking of which, how is the boss (your wife) finding the Xperia 5?

She's been having similar issues to my phone.

I think I need to reset her phone as well but she hates doing it. Shouldn't have to do it either but it seems as the OS matures it becomes more bloated.

I think the last update may have created some issues.

I'm starting to think some apps are problematic as well. Hard to track down which though.

I'm also annoyed that I have some apps pre installed and cannot remove them. It's a Sony thing as well.

 

[N_LaRUE]

What here is currently dreary and cold. Were expecting rain all week.

That will hopefully help with the pollen situation.

The last rain we had was great but unfortunately the wind picked up. So whatever good there was went out the window.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

A teacher I had years ago told me I could run a lot faster without crutches and carrying my cross.

Hard to run fast when the cross is bolted on the back and the crutches are soldered onto the armpits. Kinda like what's in this clip, jokes aside:

https://youtu.be/km4uCOAzrbM

"The system's working effectively, that's why." - Kanye West

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Oh lol. Nah I like the tech21 Evo Check case. I have a speck case too but I ordered another tech 21 for 5 dollars on Amazon

Well, that's all good and fine. Still say you're missing out.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Speaking of... I have a feeling Sony with the 1 mark II is gonna come around finally on their flagship. 1 maybe 2 more versions of that... They know how to make a decent midrange bout time they stepped up.. I have seen a couple reviews and the pro camera app is something to take a close look at for creators

The Sony Z3 was one of their best phones all time. I had it with me when I took the gf for her birthday to Magic City 6 years ago. Damn thing took some great shots, especially of the art district. Only issue I had with that camera was it cutting the phone off in the heat after continuous shooting. If I can find the folder I'll post some raw shots.

As much as people like to on them, Sony has been making good stuff for years. The reason why their cameras weren't even better was everything was too siloed - Alpha team saw that as a threat, instead of a real business opportunity like they do now.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm a watch lover. I like big watches. Not oversized, just bigger watches. I sadly don't own an automatic. I've seen about 4 I want to get - a Skagen and 3 Buolvas. My watch colors are simple. As much as I love leather and lightweight bands, to me core I'm a heavy metal watch person. You, where it feels like a lead weight on your wrist heavy. So stainless steel and gold work here. Black, silver, smoke grey and then gold.

I also prefer the crown at 3 o'clock or the three button setup. I've seen the single crown at 2pm bits and am indifferent about it. Guess I'm more of a conservative with certain things.

It really makes me want to get that Mate 20 RS to go with it. In a nice suit with a classic automatic on the wrist and a leather backed phone? Yes please.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

She's been having similar issues to my phone.

I think I need to reset her phone as well but she hates doing it. Shouldn't have to do it either but it seems as the OS matures it becomes more bloated.

I think the last update may have created some issues.

I'm starting to think some apps are problematic as well. Hard to track down which though.

I'm also annoyed that I have some apps pre installed and cannot remove them. It's a Sony thing as well.

I suspect that with how apps are written these days, clean installs with data backup are the best way to go. The problem is some major OS versions can brick apps (Sony's music app and 10, for example). It's one of the reasons why I don't like Pixels because I don't have as easy control over backups for my taste. LGs have been nice where I do my backs ups manually and keep it moving.

Looks like 10 has been better for Sony phones from last year from what I'm seeing so far. Hopefully she approves of you straightening all this out.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm a watch lover. I like big watches. Not oversized, just bigger watches. I sadly don't own an automatic. I've seen about 4 I want to get - a Skagen and 3 Buolvas. My watch colors are simple. As much as I love leather and lightweight bands, to me core I'm a heavy metal watch person. You, where it feels like a lead weight on your wrist heavy. So stainless steel and gold work here. Black, silver, smoke grey and then gold.

I also prefer the crown at 3 o'clock or the three button setup. I've seen the single crown at 2pm bits and am indifferent about it. Guess I'm more of a conservative with certain things.

It really makes me want to get that Mate 20 RS to go with it. In a nice suit with a classic automatic on the wrist and a leather backed phone? Yes please.

I'd like to get my Gear Sport repaired to pair with the 9 Pureview. I'd like to add a stainless steel Watch Active 2 44mm model as well. Right now the Active 2 is too expensive for my tastes. In terms of looks, I think that pairs better with the V50, but it's all subjective. I think what I'd like is the following setup:

Mate 20 + S3 classic
9 Pureview + Gear Sport
Watch Active 2 + V50
Pixel 3XL + Gear watch

 

[MSFTisMIA]

If the Xperia 5 II comes in at $950, that would be awesome. If course that price is high, but that means when I'm ready to get it, I can source it for $650.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Well, the MTA is trying to get prepared to lure people back in.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Got some mixed feeling here.

Yes, it is open. Yes it is across from a park that has a history of being a protest friendly space. Yes, there is a precinct nearby. Yes, the barricades are likely there to allow for protestors to use the road more easily.

Now, the nearby pharmacy, clothing store, Best Buy, liquor stores, external unsealed ATMs are boarded up too. Yes, contractors got paid to do work to put up and to take down the boards.

Still, the optics have very desolate look to them. It's not boarding up in the face of a natural disaster. If anyone has walked through commercial or residential stripes that have been boarded up, it has a certain FEEL to it. That's what I'm getting here.