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    Feb 20 Android update

    On Feb 20th about 7pm a new Android Security update appeared on my phone. And as before there is no update number or info about what the update fixes. After deflecting it several times, I finally accepted it. In about 15 minutes, the update completed. I just noticed the About Phone...
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    Just offered update LS755ZVA

    I was just offered and installed update LS755ZVA. After rebooting, 80% of my app icons were in limbo (generic green android bot). It took 3 self-imposed reboots for them to come back but all seems well now. Anyone have any specific about what this security update is? ~Rob
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    LG X Power - Make SD Card part of internal storage.

    From what I've been reading about Android Marshmallow, it has a new feature that allows for the adaption of SD cards to extend internal storage. The first time it sees a new SD card it's supposed to offer the option to format and make it an extension of internal storage. Something this phone...
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    New System Update 6/20/17

    Hello All, I have an LG X Power with Virgin Mobile. Just received a new system update this morning, 6/20/2017. No indication about patch level or any name or label. Anyone else applied this? Rob ---------------------- Update: Applying the patch took about 38 minutes for me, with 87 apps...
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    LG X Power -VM 5G not working

    I bought a LG X Power Virigin Mobile, new in box from ebay 3 months ago. Just now noticing, it does NOT see any 5G (N) SSID on Wifi. Anyone else have this problem?? Rob Update - Now I see that the 802.11n spec says 5G support is optional. I'm guessing thats why. It was just that the Wifi...
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    Opt F3 - Not totally dead - Looking for help

    Hi All, I have an Optimus F3 that I've been trying to revive for months but no luck and looking for help. Status: Physically, not damaged in any way. Never dropped, never dunked. When last seen alive months ago: LG logo would appear on screen but then disappear. Now: Have not seen anything...
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    Help Optimus F3 - Does Factory Reset on every bootup

    Problem: Optimus F3 was working fine. Updated to V8 months ago. Then last week, it rebooted and did full Factory Reset. And now every time it boots it does a Factory Reset. Also it says internal storage is low. It's showing a total of 128MB. What? Tried re-flashing firmware with...
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    Help Wifi suddenly very slow

    My LG Volt Wifi has suddenly become very slow. Tests on several speedtest sites, bare this out. I'm seeing download speeds of 3-4Mbps whereas all other devices (laptops, tablets) in the house all show a rock solid 65Mbps down. Really scratching my head over this. Anyone else seeing this...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] Error code 67 - block it (Solved)

    After doing a MEID phone swap, I'm now getting occasional Error Code 67 popup messages. I have a rooted VM Optimus F3. It works fine with Wifi Hotspot tethering and I want to keep it that way. How can I permanently BLOCK these messages (without doing a PRL Update)? Any help? Thanks. Rob...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] OptF3 crashed - Now NO 4G

    Problem:- 4G non functional. Event: My wife's Optimus F3 had an event and crashed to some degree. By the time I got my hands on it, it was stuck at the Virgin Mobile screen on a reboot. I powered off / on and it stuck at same point. Next, pull Bat, reboot, stuck. Try again, pull bat...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] Google Now lost network con - (Solved!)

    My Optimus F3 just lost network connectivity on some functions but not all. Google Now and Voice dictation both say when attempting the function "No Network available. Try again when you are connected to the network". Yet, Chrome, Dolphin browser and Skype work fine. On both 4G and Wifi...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] Anyone else hearing an ECHO on phone calls?

    After using our Optimus F3's for 7 months with no problem, for the past 1-2 weeks my wife and I have both been hearing an echo during regular Cellphone calls about 50% of the time. And not just when calling each other but also calls to landlines. (I received a call from my office yesterday...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] Q: Nandroid backup?

    Hello All, Question: How do you get "Online Nandroid Backup" to work?? Selected device Optimus F3 LS720 Once started it just sits at (Using ASH Shell) but never backs up anything. Left it there for 20mins then canceled. Anyone have any luck with this backup? OH, yes it's rooted. ~Rob
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    Hot Deal! Optimus F3 $79 @ Walmart!!

    Walmart has our LG Optimus F3 for $79 and FREE shipping!!! Virgin LG Optimus Cell Phone,F3 - Walmart.com I've rooted mine, made tons of mods and just love it. Now that I'm convinced of it's superiority to our old Galaxy Reverb, just bought one for the wife! I've gained so much info from this...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] how is the Optimus F3 camera?

    How is the camera on the Optimus F3? Currently have a Samsung Galaxy Reverb and the camera is not great. Pics are either too dark or washed out, rarely are they nicely lit. Videos are decent resolution but colors are always dim. Can some Optimus F3 owners post some comments and...
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    Root Help with stopping JB Update notification

    Hello All, Looking for a little help... I've got a Galaxy Reverb that I just got root on. Installed Titanium Backup. What app can I freeze to stop the constant Update to JB notifications?? Thanks, Rob My wife has JB on her SGR and is not that happy. Sluggish, locking up, camera app...
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    How about posting some Jelly Bean Reviews?

    Hey you lucky people that have the Jelly Bean update already... how about posting some reviews?? Is the interface smoother?? Is the camera (stills/video) any better? It sure needs improvement. How are the new notifications? Do you have GOOGLE NOW... Now?
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    Does Jelly Bean break FoxFi??

    Question: After Jelly bean update, does FoxFi still work??? I've been using the paid vers. of Foxfi (WiFi Hotspot app) since getting my Reverb and I'm very anxious to know if it still works after installing Jelly Bean. Thanks, Rob
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    Help Battery life mysteriously cut in half. Any one else?

    Starting around Feb 27, my wife and I both noticed that all of a sudden or batteries(we both have Reverbs) were dieing around noon instead of the usual 10 - 11pm at night. Checking the Battery info under settings gives no clue. The only thing listed with a high percentage is the Screen...
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