LG V20
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- Anonymous
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- 30 Dec 2017
AnonD-727223, 30 Dec 2017My VS995 running US996 gets very hot in the processor regio... moreCharging voltage starts higher when battery level is zero or very low and tapers off when the phone is almost fully charged. Quick charge actually wears the battery faster compared to traditional slow charging. The good thing with the V20 is you can charge the battery with the external charging accessory (LG BCK 5200). It doesn't quick charge so it makes your V20 batteries last longer. In the meantime you can just put in the fully charged spare battery and have absolutely zero downtime.
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- AnonD-727223
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- 30 Dec 2017
Anonymous, 29 Dec 2017Heating issue: The V20 heats up but nothing I'd call unusua... moreMy VS995 running US996 gets very hot in the processor region when fast charging from 0-50/60, then cools down.
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Dec 2017
Mobile signal: My V20 has no problems but that's because it covers all the GSM/WCDMA/LTE spectrum used in my area. Other users here have complained of poor signal because of purchasing a V20 model which doesn't have matching frequency band in area. You can view the complete list of network frequencies operating in your country at Wikipedia.org
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Dec 2017
Heating issue: The V20 heats up but nothing I'd call unusual.as I've had other smart phones in the past that actually run hotter but are still functiona and work OKl up to now.
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Dec 2017
I don't have screen retention issue and battery life normally lasts me a day more often than not. Maybe because of the way I customize my V20 screen.
Here's my custom settings:
Theme - high contrast (black theme)
Launcher - Nova launcher prime with gestures.
Phone Wallpaper: SB wallpaper changer - wallpaper changes every few hours
Shortcut icons - my phone almost has none except a few at the bottom. Everything else I launch from the app drawer or launch using tap, swipe and other gestures. Other apps are in the second screen.
Screen brightness - I use an app called Lux Dash premium. It smoothly dims my phone when its dark and brightens it when its bright outside. It not only avoids excessive screen brightness that may cause screen retention, but it also significantly improves battery life - try it.
I also hide home touch buttons for ALL apps (settings - display - home touch buttons - hide home touch buttons)
I use 'back button' app for navigation and place it anywhere I like (movable location but I mostly position it vertically at the right side of the screen near my thumb for easier access).
Second screen: set to display date and time when main screen is off, and display signature, app shortcuts and empty screen (quick tools) from time to time. Try these settings on your V20. It will leave your V20 with only the network icons, time and battery logo static.
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Dec 2017
UrbanBeast, 28 Dec 2017I am a proud owner of LG V20 for 3 months now. I have the H... moreHiccups and lags solution:
Solution 1: Go to settings -> general -> apps -> configure apps (three dots at the upper right) -> special access.
Choose:
Ignore optimizations - turn ON for All apps (default is off)
From the same 'special access' menu,
Choose next:
Draw over other apps - turn OFF for ALL apps. (except messaging)
Other stutter/lag busting remedies:
Enable developer options if not enabled already.
1. Turn ON 'force gpu rendering'
2. Set window animation scale, transition animation scale and animator duration scale to 0.5 for all three.
3. Restart phone.
Download Nova Launcher
Go to nova settings -> look and feel
Set both 'scroll speed' and 'animation speed' to 'fast'.
That's it. Let me know how all these adjustments go on your V20.
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- UrbanBeast
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- 28 Dec 2017
I am a proud owner of LG V20 for 3 months now. I have the H990DS B&O version btw. Screen retention, noticeable hiccups and lags, heating, sub-par battery life, and mobile signal are the only known issues in my unit and it bothers me every time it happens. Good thing its battery is removable, 0-100% in seconds. The battery kit is a useful accessory, everyone who owns a V20 should consider buying it. I seldom charge my phone using the fast charger for I'm used in swapping batteries. I yet to test its camera, video, and audio recording capabilities to its full potential soon. So far, I haven't regretted buying this phone. I can't promise myself to keep this unit long-term. As long as it satisfies my demands, this would stay with me for a while.
Q:Should I recommend the V20?
A:Yes no doubt.
Q:Why?
A: Budget-friendly, feature-packed and upgradeable to Oreo soon (March or April 2018).
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- Anonymous
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- 28 Dec 2017
Anonymous, 27 Dec 2017I can agree now that you've finally started saying how its ... moreHelping potential buyers on the fence choose whether to buy the V20 vs. some other phone and explaining to them why I think the V20 may be better for them is different from going to other forums and telling users they should buy the V20 because it is absolutely the best phone everyone should have. Praise for the V20 is expected in this forum. After all, this is a camp of happy V20 owners. V20 owners that do have problems or are not satisfied, get helpful suggestions from other V20 owners here.
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- pW4
- 28 Dec 2017
AnonD-726374, 27 Dec 2017I wonder why people on this planet not reply whats been ask... moreV20 is not known for hanging or rebooting or bootloping more than any other Samsung Sony or HTC phone. There is no need to ask such questions. This forum should be used for exchange of true information and experiences about V20.
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- Anonymous
- RnK
- 27 Dec 2017
Anonymous, 27 Dec 2017I'm expressing my extreme satisfaction or should I say deli... moreI can agree now that you've finally started saying how its so great for you and meets all your needs VS it's the best phone in the world suitable for everyone approach.
I'm just very disappointed because the phone looks so good on paper and in marketing materials and I wanted to buy one but couldn't get past the dim screen. It's more ugly too in real life because the bezels seem bigger when you see the phone in person. Anyways, If the screen had been brighter I probably would have bought it. Screen quality is important to me and it's actually a feature that most people don't realize they're always using whenever they're using the phone and I was shocked when I saw my G4 and V20 side by side both set to 65% brightness and the V20 was noticeably a lot dimmer. Btw I was happy with my G4's screen minus the screen retention problem that got worse and worse with time.
That said, I've seen the screen on the V30 and it's an amazing step up for LG.
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- Anonymous
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- 27 Dec 2017
There are no issues whatsoever with my two V20's... No burn in, no bootloop, no stutter, etc. The first one (the older B&O model) I bought at around $510. The second one (the newer non B&O model) I bought at around $290. Both brand new H990DS models! The V20 is priced around $290 now, I just couldn't resist buying a second one as I love the first one. Really excellent value. No regrets or buyer's remorse whatsoever. The $290 V20 is the best. I just wished I'd waited a little longer though. I would have saved some serious cash with my first V20.
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- Anonymous
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- 27 Dec 2017
AnonD-726374, 27 Dec 2017Thanks for your reply, how about phone overall performance ... moreI have two LG V20's. The older one is a B&O model with B&O headphones and B&O logo at the back cover while the newer one is the standard release (without B&O headphones or B&O logo at the back cover). Both were bought brand new and have no problems whatsoever.
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- Anonymous
- uWC
- 27 Dec 2017
Not so old but looks like lots of blank space bottom and top, it's odd when compared to v30+ and replaced battery kinda looks odd!
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- Rimac
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- 27 Dec 2017
AnonD-726374, 27 Dec 2017I wonder why people on this planet not reply whats been ask... moreThis old man can bring you a little help in the sense that my V20 bought early May runs perfectly since that moment and I tell you that almost don't stop never as the owner is retired and has time free.
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- AnonD-726374
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- 27 Dec 2017
Rimac , 27 Dec 2017I wouldn't expressing better my convincing against trolls, ... moreI wonder why people on this planet not reply whats been asked, or to help someone take better decision, rather writing such a difficult phrase to understand.
If any person other than this Rimac guy can comment on LG V20 hang and reboot issue, would be great.
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- Rimac
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- 27 Dec 2017
Anonymous, 27 Dec 2017I'm expressing my extreme satisfaction or should I say deli... moreI wouldn't expressing better my convincing against trolls, haters and unfounded critics because seventy two years old and little english don't permit.
You done it at the best way.
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- AnonD-726374
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- 27 Dec 2017
Anonymous, 27 Dec 2017If you are into photography, the V20 is actually one of the... moreThanks for your reply, how about phone overall performance like speed, durability, I was reading on Amazon that their are some lag issue plus rebooting?
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- Dabar
- JKQ
- 27 Dec 2017
Does this phone have bootloop problem? I am trying to get this phone, but phone dealers are not giving any warranty becouse "LG's phones are problem magnets, they always have hardware problems".
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- Anonymous
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- 27 Dec 2017
AnonD-726374, 27 Dec 2017Hi All,
I am considering to change my Lumia 640 XL to eith... moreIf you are into photography, the V20 is actually one of the best if not the best camera phones out there. Here's a fair comparison under identical low light conditions conducted by gsmarena themselves:
https://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=5&idPhone1=8238&idPhone2=8599&idPhone3=8858
Get the V20.
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- 27 Dec 2017
Rexx, 12 Dec 2017Hello!! Is LG V20 Supports OTG?? Pls advise thanksYes it definitely supports OTG