Samsung Galaxy Note 3: How to Install LG G3 Smart Keyboard

The LG G3 smart keyboard is one of the best keyboards currently available on any Android device. The keyboard is actually quite similar, in terms of functionality, to the Swype keyboard that is available on the Google Play Store, and is the smartest keyboard out there among all Android OEM keyboards as it learns from your typing over time, and dynamically makes corrections to your input based on what it has learned.

Like the Swype keyboard, it also lets you use gestures to complete a word, and allows quick corrections to be made with a simple gesture. The keyboard height and layout adjustment feature allows you to set the keyboard’s height and layout to suit your comfort, and the various available themes allow you to customize its appearance to your liking. As you spend more time typing on it, the keyboard offers next word suggestions to help you easily complete your sentences, and it does that in multiple languages, not just English. Another unique feature is the Emoji suggestion. There are many keyboards out there that suggest words to complete a sentence, but the LG Smart keyboard also suggests Emoji Emoticons to match your words.

So the LG G3 smart keyboard is definitely as clever as the company claims, but isn’t available on the Google Play Store for everyone to install on their smartphones. Other LG devices don’t get it either. However, if you would like to enjoy the keyboard on your Galaxy Note 3, you can still install it using the method we’re going to discuss below.

Pre-Requisites

Before we continue with the installation process, you need to make sure your device is rooted and you’re using a custom recovery. As with many other mods out there, root is an absolute must, so if you aren’t rooted you will need to first root your Galaxy Note 3 and then flash a custom recovery like TWRP, CWM or Cyanogen Recovery.

Download the LG G3 Smart Keyboard File

Once you’ve rooted, you can move on to the next step which involves downloading the Smart Keyboard zip file that has been ported by XDA-recognized developer gerardroid. The latest verson available is 4.20.42 and it also includes various themes for LG G3 users. It works with most Android KitKat ROMs as well, so you won’t have to worry about compatibility issues, even if you’re running an Android 4.4.4 KitKat based ROM or stock Samsung Android 4.4.4 firmware. After downloading the file to your PC, transfer it to your Galaxy Note 3’s internal memory.

Flash it Via Recovery

Now you will have to flash the LG smart keyboard zip file that you transferred to your Galaxy Note 3’s internal memory in the previous step. Boot into recovery, choose the zip file, and flash it. Once the flashing is complete, reboot your device.

Setting It Up

Now that you’ve finished installing the LG smart keyboard on your Galaxy Note 3, the next step is to set the smart keyboard as your default keyboard for all text input. To do this go into Settings – Controls – Language & Input – and select LG keyboard as your default input method.

Now the LG Smart keyboard will be your default keyboard whenever you open any app that requires text input. Almost all the features and functionalities of the keyboard will be available on your Galaxy Note 3, exactly as they are on the LG G3. As we mentioned in the beginning of the post, the LG smart keyboard comes with a number of features and settings that you can use to customize it to your liking. To access all the settings that are available, you need to tap on the gear icon that appears on the bottom left of the keyboard. The LG keyboard settings page will now open, from which you can change all the settings you wish to tinker with, including themes, keyboard layout, height of the keyboard, customize the bottom row keys, use the keyboard in split mode, turn the word suggestion and auto correction on or off, and change the input language.

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LG G2 Update: KitKat Paranoid Android 4.6 Beta 5 Released

The LG G2 may have been a little late to receive the Android 4.4.4 update direct from LG, but the device has had Android 4.4.4 KitKat based ROMs available for it for a long time on XDA, thanks to the good developer support the device enjoys. It’s only been a few days since the Paranoid Android team released their fifth beta of version 4.6 that is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, and a number of LG G2 variants are already on the list of supported devices.   
                          

Various LG G2 variants get Paranoid Android update

The latest release of Paranoid Android is now available for the LG G2 International model (D802), G2 Canada model (D803), G2 AT&T (D800), and the G2 T-Mobile variant (D801). Usually, only the Nexus devices are a priority for the Paranoid Android team, but it’s nice to see the team is working hard to bring it to as many devices as possible. The latest release has been codenamed Playful Pitaya, and comes with a number of improvements that make it a lot more stable for daily usage. The main highlight is the new configuration option that allows you to boost the performance of the device whenever you need to. The performance setting can be given a value between 0-20, with the higher value offering higher performance. The setting is recommended to be used only by power users, and it also negatively affects the battery life. However, other changes are included to improve the battery life.

Right now the news of any Android KitKat based ROM might not excite you much, so you could also wait for the Paranoid Android Team to release their first beta Lollipop based ROM. As the Nexus devices will be officially receiving the Lollipop update this month, work on Lollipop based AOSP ROMs should begin very soon too. The final version of Paranoid Android 4.6 is also expected to arrive soon.If you still want to give this release a try, you can click on the download link below to get the ROM zip file and flash it to your LG G2.

Source: PA

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LG G3 Beat With Android 4.4 KitKat, Laser Autofocus Camera Launched

After being launched in China, LG G3's mid-tier variant, the G3 Beat has now been given global availability. The G3 Beat will be available initially in South Korea starting Friday, while the global roll-out will begin from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries in the following weeks.The South Korean giant has not revealed the price details of the LG G3 Beat but has noted it will be announced locally at the time of launch.
The company has further revealed that the LG G3 Beat will be available as the 'LG G3 s' in Europe and the CIS region. LG is touting the G3 Beat as a device that has been developed to address the low- to mid-tier segment of smartphone customers, while the handset comes with various goodies from the company's flagship, the G3.
The LG G3 Beat features a 5-inch IPS display offering 294ppi pixel density. The company has dropped the screen resolution from QHD (1440x2560 pixel) on LG G3 to the considerably lower HD resolution of 720x1280 pixels on the LG G3 Beat.

The smartphone runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat much like the G3, and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of inbuilt storage with microSD card expansion and is backed by a 2540mAh battery.
The highlight of the G3 Beat is its 8-megapixel rear camera which comes with the Laser Autofocus feature seen on the G3, while there is a 1.3-megapixel front camera as well. Some of the preloaded software features on the G3 Beat from the flagship include Touch and Shoot, which allows a touch anywhere on the display to focus and shoot; Gesture Shot, which begins automatic three-second countdown before the picture is snapped by just a hand gesture; Smart Keyboard, and QuickMemo+, an overhauled note taking app.
Connectivity options on the LG G3 Beat include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPRS/ EDGE, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Micro-USB, 3G and 4G LTE support. The phone measures 137.7x69.6x10.3mm and weighs 134 grams. It is available in Metallic Black, Silk White, and Shine Gold colour variants.
Notably, the G3 Beat features the same 'Floating Arc Design' as seen on the LG G3, featuring smooth curved sides and gradually tapered edges.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, "Smartphone manufacturers cannot ignore this growing segment of consumers who want the best balance of looks, features, performance and, of course, price. The LG G3 Beat represents our commitment to the mid-tier smartphone market that demands mature technology, proven branding, great innovation and attractive price, all in a single device."
[SOURCE NDTV]

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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs LG G Pro 2: Spec comparison

For those of you who haven't heard of the Samsung Galaxy S5, first of all, we hope that the Antarctic wasn't too cold and that your recent reconnection with civilisation went smoothly. Secondly, it's one of the most coveted smartphones out there right now.

Meanwhile, whilst the Galaxy S5 burst onto the world stage at a flashy Samsung Mobile World Congress conference (replete with a full orchestra, no less), the LG G Pro 2 had more humble beginnings. There was no grand unveiling for this giant phablet, instead it was announced well over a week before the show kicked off with not so much as a solitary tambourine. But we're not here to compare launch parties, we're here to compare smartphones. Which is the better handset?

Let's break down the specs and take a look.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has supersized its display, cranking it up to a hefty 5.1in sporting a full HD screen with a Super AMOLED panel. If that has you raising your eyebrows however, the LG G Pro 2 muscles in with a full bodied 5.9in screen at the same 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution as the Galaxy S5.

Clearly then, the rumours about the S5 packing a quad HD 2560 x 1440 screen may have been a tad hopeful. But whilst the LG G Pro 2 stretches 0.8in slightly bigger, apart from the S5 having a slightly higher pixel density of 432PPI (versus the LG G Pro 2's 373PPI) they are very similar.

CPU, GPU and RAM

The chipset is the beating heart of any handset, and Samsung have chosen to imbue their flagship product with a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor running at a blistering 2.5GHz with 2GB of RAM. Whilst this is nothing to be sniffed at, many were expecting at least 3GB of RAM in line with the Galaxy Note 3, so this comes as a slight disappointment.

In comparison, the LG G Pro 2 sports a 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with 3GB of RAM, so whilst the processor lags behind slightly, the LG G Pro 2 smacks down the S5 in terms of RAM, meaning it will smoothly handle any app you throw at it. Still, for all this talk, when the Snapdragon 805 lands in a few months both smartphones will be left in the dust, especially since neither have yet boarded the 64-bit train.

Size and weight

Well we've weighed and measured both handsets, and trust us, neither of them have been found wanting. The LG G Pro 2 is the bigger of the two, coming in at 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm. It means we'd never call the Galaxy S5 "petite", but at just 142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm it will definitely sit a lot more comfortably in your hand. 

The LG G Pro 2 is considerably heavier, tipping the scales at 172g compared to the Samsung Galaxy S5's 145g. So if you fancy doing bicep curls every time you text, the LG G Pro 2 may just be the handset for you.

Battery

Still, a bigger body is normally the sign of a bigger battery and this case is no exception. The LG G Pro 2 packs a powerful 3,200mAh battery whilst the Samsung Galaxy S5 trails behind with a paltry 2,800mAh battery. LG have unfortunately not released any insights into exactly how much talk time its whopping powerhouse will net you, but since the S5 promises 21 hours, it should at least beat that.

Cameras

Snap happy photographers will be interested to know that the Samsung Galaxy S5 sports a stunning 16-megapixel camera. With a nifty super-fast autofocus, Samsung claim it's the fastest on any smartphone currently on the market being able to automatically focus in on a subject in just 0.3 seconds.

The LG G Pro 2 camera, meanwhile, trails behind with just 13-megapixels. If a 3-megapixel difference is enough to sway you to fork out for an S5 rather than an LG G Pro 2 then so be it, but before you rush off to the store it may be worth considering this tasty morsel of information: whilst the S5 offers 1080p full-HD video, the G Pro 2 has boarded the 4K HD video train. This means whilst the LG flagship may have slightly more pixelated stills, if you're nursing a budding cinematic career it may be the smartphone for you.

Ports and sensors

On the sensor front, Samsung has gone all out to imbue the Galaxy S5 with the latest in biometric technology. It's fitted with a fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone, make mobile payments via PayPal integration and protect any important documents on your handset.

The LG G Pro 2 unfortunately doesn't sport a fingerprint sensor, but it has a few nifty software features of its own, Knock Code allows you to program in a sequence of up to eight taps made in a specific pattern that provides a unique way to unlock your phone. 

Network connectivity

On the connectivity front, both models feature 4G LTE (supporting the speedy category 4) and 802.11ac, so for this section they're pretty neck and neck. Notably, the LG G Pro 2 also allows you to the split the screen into two windows when browsing the web, each taking up half the screen in much the same way that Multi-Window does on the Galaxy Note 3. Basically, that lets you view two websites at the same time and overall it works well. 

Memory and price

LG offers up its flagship handset in two 16GB and 32GB variants. Samsung's Galaxy S5 barges in and doubles this capacity, offering 32GB and 64GB models. If even that isn't enough for you (perhaps you prefer to carry round your extensive plans for solving the global economic crisis on your mobile), the S5 also offers the option of adding up to 64GB extra via a microSD card.

Pick your jaw up off the floor though, because a couple of days after launch it was uncovered that the S5 actually offers 6GB less storage than it previously claimed, largely thanks to the fact that it's crammed with bloatware.

As for the pricing, both companies are keeping schtum for the minute but we'll keep you updated as news comes out.

Conclusion

It would seem that on the surface of things the Samsung Galaxy S5 just pips the LG G Pro to the post - but only slightly. Their specs are remarkably similar, with the only real notable difference being in the camera quality (with the S5 sporting a much more powerful snapper). It seems if you like your phone to have boundless amounts of memory with the option of a 64GB model go for the Samsung Galaxy S5, if you prefer the handset itself to be supersized, however, pick yourself up the LG G Pro 2. 

	LG G Pro 2	Samsung Galaxy S5
Display
Screen size	5.9in	5.1in
Resolution	1,920 x 1,080 pixels	1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Pixel density	373PPI	432PPI
Type	True IPS+ LCD capacitive touchscreen	Super AMOLED
Processor and battery
Family	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800	Exynos 6 / Snapdragon 801
CPU
Cores	Quad-core	Quad-core
Clock speed	2.26 GHz	2.5GHz
GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 330
Battery	3,200mAh	2,800mAh
Claimed 3G talk time	Unknown	Up to 21h
Storage and memory
RAM	3GB DDR3 RAM	2GB
Internal storage	16GB / 32 GB	32GB / 64GB
microSD	Yes, up to 64GB	Yes
Camera
Rear	13.0-megapixel OIS+	16-megapixel
Video	2160p@30fps / 1080@60fps	2160p@30fps / 1080@60fps
Front	2.1-megapixel	2-megapixel
Wireless
Standard	4G LTE	4G LTE
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	v4.0	v4.0
Integrated wireless charging	Unknown	Yes
Dimensions
Size	157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm	142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm
Weight	172g	145g
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4 KitKat
Price (SIM-free)	Unknown	Unknown

Availability

Unknown

11th April 2014

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How to root the LG G2: tutorial

The LG G2 is one of the best smartphones around, competing against Samsung and HTC, and integrates a whole load of functions. Offered at a lower price than its rivals, it managed to lure many Android fans. Here is how to root the LG G2 and the good news is, it’s super simple!

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Warning

Rooting your phone has a few risks: if you don’t follow the steps as prescribed below, you could find yourself with a useless brick. What’s more, there is usually no data loss during this procedure, however, to be on the safe side, performing a full backup of your files, pictures, docs etc beforehand is recommended. Neither AndroidPIT nor I will be held responsible for any damages that may happen.

Prerequisites

Install the LG G2 drivers correctly: this is essential. In order to do this, simply install the drivers which can be found here: www.lg.com. This can take a few minutes, which is normal.

Download

The root tool for the LG G2: ioroot10.zip

Root the LG G2

1. Start by activating the developer options of your device, by going to Settings → System → About device → Hardware information. Once you find yourself in the menu, you need to tap on model number eight times or until you receive the message indicating that the developer options have been activated.

The Developer options menu will appear once you have tapped on the model number enough times. © AndroidPIT

2. Go to the General menu and tap on Developer options. Activate USB debugging and confirm with yes in the pop up window.

If the USB debugging mode is grey, deactivate and activate the developer options found at the top right corner of the menu. © AndroidPIT

3. Download and decompress the archive found in the Download section and you will find a list of files that you can leave as they appear.

This root tutorial is super simple thanks to the developer thecubed from the XDA developer forum. / © AndroidPIT

4. Connect your LG G2 to your PC via USB.

5. Launch the file root.bat which is found among the decompressed files.

6. The procedure will run on the device, displaying information up until it gives you the option to press a key.

There will be time when you will just a have to sit back and be patient as the process does its thing. / © AndroidPIT

7. When you see this picture...

"Now, please unplug USB, go to Developer options and disable USB debugging and re-enable it. Once you have done this, re-plug your usb...." / © AndroidPIT

...detach your G2 and deactivate the USB debugging mode, like you did in step 2, then connect your smartphone to your PC again.

8. Press any key on the keyboard.

9. A message will appear about the warranty, press on any key to continue.

Please note: at this exact moment, you will have root access via ADB, which means via commands made from your computer. Here we are looking to get access right from the smartphone, which means we need to let it continue.

Press any key on the keyboard and you're done! / © AndroidPIT

10. Once this message above is displayed, it means that your LG G2 has been rooted, congrats!

In order to verify whether the procedure worked well, you can check the presence of root access using the SuperSU application, or Root Checker.

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Source: XDA Forum

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Nexus 5 vs. iPhone 5S vs. Galaxy S4 vs. LG G2 Specifications Comparison

Nexus 5 vs. iPhone 5S vs. Galaxy S4 vs. LG G2 Specs Comparison

The Nexus 5 has officially arrived, but how does the smartphone measure up against the iPhone 5S, Galaxy S4 and LG G2? Let's take a look in this specs breakdown:

Chips

Nexus 5: Quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800, GPU: 450MHz Adreno 300

iPhone 5S: Dual-core 1.3GHz A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, quad-core GP, M7 motion processor

Galaxy S4: Quad-core 1900 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, Adreno 320

LG G2: Quad-core 2.26 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, Adreno 330

Display

Nexus 5: 4.95-inch Full HD IPS display, 1080 x 1920 resolution (445 ppi)

iPhone 5S: 4-inch Retina display, 1136 x 640 resolution (326 ppi)

Galaxy S4: 5-inch Super AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 resolution (441 ppi)

LG G2: 5.2-inch display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424 ppi)

Size

Nexus 5: Height: 137.84 mm, 69.17 mm, Depth: 8.59 mm

iPhone 5S: Height: 123.88 mm, Width: 58.6 mm, Depth: 7.6 mm

Galaxy S4: Height: 136.6 mm, Width: 69.8 mm, Depth: 7.9 mm

LG G2: Height: 138.5 mm, Width: 70.9 mm, Depth: 8.9 mm

Weight

Nexus 5: 130 grams

iPhone 5S: 112 grams

Galaxy S4: 131 grams

LG G2: 143 grams

Cameras

Nexus 5: Rear: 8MP Front: 1.3MP with 720p HD video recording

iPhone 5S: Rear: 8MP Front: 1.2MP with 720p HD video recording

Galaxy S4: Rear: 13MP, Front: 2MP with 1080p HD video recording

LG G2: Rear: 13MP, Front: 2.1MP with 1080p HD video recording

RAM

Nexus 5: 2GB

iPhone 5S: 1GB

Galaxy S4: 2GB

LG G2: 2GB

Battery & Battery Life

Nexus 5: 2300 mAh, Talk: Up to 17 hours, Standby: up to 300 hours

iPhone 5S: 1570 mAh, Talk: Up to 10 hours on 3G, Standby: Up to 250 hours

Galaxy S4: 2600 mAh, Talk: Up to 17 hours, Standby: 370 hours (3G), 320 hours (4G)

LG G2: 3000 mAh, Talk: Up to 16 hours, 30 minutes (2G), Up to 17 hours, 30 minutes (3G), Standby: Up to 790 hours (2G), Up to 900 hours (3G)

Storage Capacity

Nexus 5: 16GB, 32GB

iPhone 5S: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

Galaxy S4: 16GB

LG G2: 16GB, 32GB

Colors

Nexus 5: Black, White

iPhone 5S: Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Galaxy S4: White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue

LG G2: Black, White

Price (w/o contract)

Nexus 5: 16GB for $349, 32GB for $399

iPhone 5S: 15GB for $649, 32GB for $749, 64GB for $849

Galaxy S4: 16GB for $579

LG G2: 16GB for $560

Best Buy cuts $100 off iPhone 5S, Galaxy S4, LG G2

Best Buy is cutting $100 off the cost of several top smartphones as part of a new limited-edition offer.

Smartphone consumers can head over to a Best Buy store to pick up an iPhone 5S for $99 on contract (AT&T, Sprint and Verizon only) and a Galaxy Note 3 for $199 without having to trade in old devices. The retailer is also selling the LG G2, Moto X and Samsung Galaxy S4 for $100 off. The deal only covers customers signing new contracts, however, so if you're simply looking to upgrade, you would still have to pay the regular price for these smartphones. Most of the deals are available online and there are plenty of other smartphone options as part of the offer to choose from.

Here are the official prices of the aforementioned smartphones:

-iPhone 5S - $99

-Galaxy Note 3 - $199

-LG G2 - $99

-Galaxy S4 -$99

-Moto X - $99

Apple has taken over the top spot for US smartphone sales in September, according to new data from Counterpoint Research provided to the Guardian.

The Cupertino-based company passed Samsung thanks to the new iPhone 5S and 5C, despite the smartphones' 10-day availability for purchase in the month. Apple's 4.8 million iPhones sold during September accounted for 38 percent of the US smartphone market, which dropped Samsung out of the top spot for the first time since May.

The new iPhones sandwiched the Samsung Galaxy S4, as the 5S led individual sales and the colorful 5C finished third.

According to Counterpoint's data, the rest of the Android sellers did not fare well. LG reported sales of under 10 percent despite the launch of its G2 model, Motorola claimed 5 percent and HTC finished with about 3 percent. Nokia was below HTC, suggesting it sold fewer than 400,000 smartphones in the US in September.

Samsung and Apple have controlled the share of smartphones sold since April, accounting for a combined 41.9 million smartphones sold, or about 61 percent of the market. Samsung individually sold 23.4 million phones during the period, which beat the 18.5 million reported for Apple.

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