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  • Alex Flockhart
  • NUw
  • 03 Apr 2017

Bought my G5 about 6 months ago, and even with gentle care the phone is malfunctioning and falling apart. Problems I encounter:
- uneven backlight especially when screen is dimmed
- burn in severe enough that I can read the letters on a keyboard that has long since disappeared
- volume down button doesn't work and frequently lowers volume to silent (happens when back of phone or bottom module is touched)
- power button doesn't work half the time
- loses GPS signal even with full view of sky
- overheating on side of phone containing motherboard
- camera auto exposure doesn't work, habe to switch to manual and increase/decrease exposure
- loose "module" at bottom of phone, 1mm gap between parts
I did choose the G5 because I liked the idea of an easily replaceable battery, speaker and usb port (which is to their credit a great idea), but find myself with buyers remorse and not able to afford a decent replacement.

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    • AnonD-250258
    • uvg
    • 03 Apr 2017

    Rakesh, 24 Mar 2017When the Indian variant G5 will start getting Nougat ?I already updated my g5 to nougat on 1st march, it has bugs. My current software version V20E-IND-XX

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      • AnonD-650583
      • keU
      • 29 Mar 2017

      Mr Grey, 29 Mar 2017I have been watching lots of videos regarding the Samsung S... moreYeah I absolutely agree about battery. I love my G5 despite its flaws and actually made use of the camera more than my G4 due to wide angle option and selfie 'flash'. 2nd battery came in handy to swap out when ran out of power using camera.

      That said I think I may just get the S8 as an upgrade. I don't actually think the G6 is the upgrade I want since battery life is only about 18% better than my G5. After going with g4 and G5 I think I will go back to Amoled especially if its a sealed battery.

      But that said I just can't give up my G5 just yet and will most likely keep it as a backup phone.

        I have been watching lots of videos regarding the Samsung S8 and S8 plus but even though I really like these phones I do admit in a way my G5 is better simply because I can remove the battery inside it.
        Sure I could spend close to £700 for a S8 but come close to a year after all those fast charges the battery in the S8 will be knackered whereas in my G5 I can simply replace it.

        There's a lot to be said for replaceable batteries compared to the sealed phones.

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          • CommandanteFidel
          • 9xH
          • 29 Mar 2017

          Hi! İ cant find FM radio in menu, can you describe where is it pls?

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            • AnonD-656946
            • 0gj
            • 29 Mar 2017

            JOSH, 27 Mar 2017Is it true according to what i see on gsmarena that the lg ... moreOnly with an approved Qualcomm quick charge 3.0 charger.

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              • Savor
              • Ibx
              • 28 Mar 2017

              APPLE USER, 27 Mar 2017this is amazing ! is it true that the lg g5 charges 83% in ... moreNot quite. More like over 60%. The trickle charge for that last 10% takes awhile but mine charges at 75 minutes or less. The pack-in charger is excellent and charges faster than what my Pixel and S7 edge came with.

              Don't believe the reviewers paid by Samsung. LG G5's usability is far superior to S7 edge and the camera has an advantage for being excellent in all lighting conditions and wide angle. S7 edge's battery is also a smudge better. Only my Pixel could be more fun to use thanks to its fluid software and touch response. Both have fewer weaknesses you can live with compared to the overrated, overhyped, overpriced S7e.

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                • AnonD-86274
                • M%2
                • 28 Mar 2017

                hello does any one know when LG G5 will get nougat in baltic region?

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                  • AnonD-650583
                  • keU
                  • 27 Mar 2017

                  JOSH, 27 Mar 2017Is it true according to what i see on gsmarena that the lg ... moreMeh. More like 55% in 30 mins from my experience. Gets to 100% in 75 min for me from 2%

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                    • That Guy Too High
                    • jE2
                    • 27 Mar 2017

                    JOSH, 27 Mar 2017Is it true according to what i see on gsmarena that the lg ... moreYes l have it myselfit charges to 68% in 25 mins

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                      • Nv$
                      • 27 Mar 2017

                      Is it true according to what i see on gsmarena that the lg g5 can reach 83% battery when charging for only 30 minutes? i want to buy this phone for that reason!

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                        • APPLE USER
                        • Nv$
                        • 27 Mar 2017

                        this is amazing ! is it true that the lg g5 charges 83% in 30minutes? (according to grmarena) i want to buy this phone for that reason.

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                          • AnonD-520741
                          • gM$
                          • 26 Mar 2017

                          Vassu, 26 Mar 2017God knowsAlready out. I updated my phone, and since then charging issues have cropped up.

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                            • AnonD-447117
                            • f}P
                            • 26 Mar 2017

                            Vassu, 26 Mar 2017I am also facing same kind of problum. Is there any solution? I faced the same problem. Went to service center they changed the whole screen. Problem solved.

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                              • Vassu
                              • GXp
                              • 26 Mar 2017

                              AnonD-650583, 23 Mar 2017Love my G5 but ughs.... After watching YouTube videos fo... moreI am also facing same kind of problum. Is there any solution?

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                                • Vassu
                                • GXp
                                • 26 Mar 2017

                                Rakesh, 24 Mar 2017When the Indian variant G5 will start getting Nougat ?God knows

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                                  • AnonD-650583
                                  • keU
                                  • 24 Mar 2017

                                  AnonD-650583, 23 Mar 2017Love my G5 but ughs.... After watching YouTube videos fo... moreNevermind found a fix on okay store called: Blue light filter.

                                  But apparently this screen "burn in" is a thing on the G5. Sad but at least fixable.

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                                    • AnonD-650583
                                    • keU
                                    • 24 Mar 2017

                                    AnonD-647858, 22 Mar 2017I got use of nougat , we should be able to use the phone on... moreYeah that's why I'm waiting on the next Nougat update if it will get more consistent battery life. G5 should get hopefully before G6.

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                                      • Matev
                                      • ptS
                                      • 24 Mar 2017

                                      Phone is great, battery life is ok, one day without problem or 3,5h screen time. All depend on which light conditions you use the phone.
                                      Not demanded user can stay 2 days without charging.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • B0@
                                        • 24 Mar 2017

                                        wow, can't believe, people are still using this phone..!!