LG explains that the Nexus 4 LTE connectivity is actually a dud

25 November, 2012
Despite having an LTE modem, the Google smartphone lacks some essential LTE hardware components.

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  • n52
  • 25 Nov 2012

me dont like and dont wanna nexus 4 anymore. google put on sell only 100 devices,and sold out in 10 min (LOL),and because nexus dont have physical button,and use about 10% of screen for virtual buttons,such as Back,Home,Taskbar ,shyyyt..

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    • Anonymous
    • j5J
    • 25 Nov 2012

    ofcourse Samsung has the best hardware / software. These guys know software and have the R&D to make the best. HTC or any other phone manufacturers can't hang including apple who uses left over crap parts from Samsung.

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      • bytie
      • 39P
      • 25 Nov 2012

      I bet in a few months they will be selling Nexus 4 with official LTE capability via addition of a signal amplifier and filter, and with 32 GB, maybe also (but less probably) 64 GB storage option.

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        • AnonD-79514
        • MDV
        • 25 Nov 2012

        AnonD-18125, 25 Nov 2012Nexus products are generally the first products featuring l... morethough it is very smooth but yes less than all others ! htc sense is really amazing but full of bugs ! though far better in android 4.1! but timescape is the most battery friendly and bug free custom ui ( i've tested it , and i actually own a sony device) and touchwiz is the best , simply the best ui , full of awesome stuff and not buggy!though on android you can very simply change the ui so android is on any device the best!

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          • caha
          • RnA
          • 25 Nov 2012

          You all bashing LG notice that Google picked them to put them on the market a little more?
          Also because that way they could sell it on the PLAY STORE for $400ish

          It'll come to carriers with a $600 price point, if not $700 with tax. So anyone bashing stop hating and goto your carrier phones. LG has brighter whites, Samsung has better darks, and Sony...they have the media aspect down 100%.

          There are the three big compeditors for phone manufacturers just like in Canada we have the big 3 Cellphone companies. All got pro's and con's.

          When it comes down to it, GOOGLE made LTE not accessible on the Nexus 4 due to lack of certain extra pieces, but LTE can work so why hate? Appreciate the fact the Nexus 4 even has the LTE chip period.
          That's all they're missing past the processor of the Galaxy Nexus for it to be a great product.

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            • Anonymous
            • q{p
            • 25 Nov 2012

            Anonymous, 25 Nov 2012No 4G isn't a deal breaker, but if the N4 had 4G and a micr... moreexcept it does have 4g lte.

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              • Anonymous
              • 3HX
              • 25 Nov 2012

              No 4G isn't a deal breaker, but if the N4 had 4G and a micro SD slot it really would be the greatest phone for a good while

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                • AnonD-18125
                • fxH
                • 25 Nov 2012

                AnonD-79514, 25 Nov 2012i believe that goggle should go with sony and not lg! howev... moreNexus products are generally the first products featuring latest os. Google should go with google only. Nexus products are naturally come with full of troubles. No TouchWiz no HTCSense no OptimusUI no TimeScape makes cutom google os worst than ever.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • q{p
                  • 25 Nov 2012

                  regs, 25 Nov 2012that's subsidized. and your point? every carriers also subsidizes the phones they are selling

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                    • regs
                    • JH@
                    • 25 Nov 2012

                    Anonymous, 25 Nov 2012it costs 299 in USthat's subsidized.

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                      • Bone
                      • M{4
                      • 25 Nov 2012

                      So how hard it is to put "essential hardware parts"? Not too hard I'd imagine.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 45T
                        • 25 Nov 2012

                        Anonymous, 25 Nov 2012You guys are giving mere 299 dollars and expect 500 $ featu... moreyou have no idea what u talking about omg

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                          • 4Ad
                          • 25 Nov 2012

                          My LTE on my Nexus 4 works great :) get your facts straight. LTE band 4 is the only band that works and my carrier supports it.

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                            • dhcp
                            • 3iJ
                            • 25 Nov 2012

                            Never buy an LG made. LG wannabe Samsung.

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                              • [E]sP4Ni0
                              • 9Bc
                              • 25 Nov 2012

                              Anonymous, 25 Nov 2012I think the "noobs" are criticizing LG for not up... more"Noobs" What a word...
                              Play the counetr strike on steam ?

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                                • AnonD-81639
                                • q{t
                                • 25 Nov 2012

                                From my understanding, the phone already has a 3G amplifier and filter, all that matters is that it can recieve any 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 Mhz signals and has a LTE modem, with a software teak, those signals can be sent to the LTE modem. In conclusion, any of those spectrums can be used for either 3G or 4G.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • q{p
                                  • 25 Nov 2012

                                  regs, 25 Nov 2012Actually LG Nexus 4 cost $570it costs 299 in US

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                                    • regs
                                    • JH@
                                    • 25 Nov 2012

                                    Anonymous, 25 Nov 2012You guys are giving mere 299 dollars and expect 500 $ featu... moreActually LG Nexus 4 cost $570

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                                      • axel
                                      • ajZ
                                      • 25 Nov 2012

                                      I suggest Google that in the future to worg with HTC. I think this is the only premium phone between al the android phones. They have the best materials, not samsung,not lg, not mottorola, not sony, maybe asus. I d`ont know what to buy : nexus 4 because I hac one nexus or padfone 2. I think I should buy PADFONE 2 because they use better materials and they have he same characteristics(specifications) like nexus + better camera . Soo I hope the next nexus will be from HTC or Asus and you will win the battle with the Iphone in all directions

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                                        • peter
                                        • 0By
                                        • 25 Nov 2012

                                        Shut up and take my money!