LG V50 on Android 10: New OS, New UX, AND A DESKTOP MODE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2020
- LG V50 long term review! Let's dig in! Lg released a major update for their workhorse phone. Not only Android 10, this brings a whole new user interface, and LG polished up Google's desktop mode! There's a LOT going on here. With so much custom software and a heavy skin, was performance impacted? Let's take a look!
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I'll go to other TH-camrs to see pretty pictures of shiny tech as soon as it's announced. I come to you too see if that shiny thing is actually any good. Great video as always!
LOL!
Great comment. And you're so right. I do the exact same.
FACTS!
Yup, him and Gadgetmatch
@@SomeGadgetGuy hey, I want you to do a video on LG UX9 vs LG UX8.
More quality content as always! Nice to see you diving deeper into a device over time (after the buzz even) instead of just shooting through specs as a phone launches and deciding if it's a winner or loser, like some reviewers do...
Long term support was my favorite topic to tackle. Shame YT punishes that BAD...
I still have the old V20 somewhere, I swear in manual mode it can still beat and compete with all the top flagship cameras today
Still a decent camera, and still a MONSTER media player. I tell a LOT of people to grab an old LG to listen to music and watch videos. MUCH better deal for most folks than buying a standalone media player.
You mean flagship DSLRs? Or phones?
@@BigBoss-gb4cx lol
You can actually get the LG G6 for under $100
I'm still rocking a V20 that I bought at launch!
Best phone reviewer by a long margin. But like LG doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
All about SEO and sharing. My channel would be a lot bigger if I made ever video about Samsung and Apple...
@@SomeGadgetGuy I feel like you should, but then it probably wouldn't be positive so that will have an impact on SEO 🤣🤣
"ANOTHER CRAZY RUMOR OF A LEAK FOR 2021 IPHONE GALAXY SAMSUNG APPLE!!!"
@@SomeGadgetGuy Keep doing what your doing Juan I love your honest content. I appreciate the fact that you give credit where it is due instead of just jumping on the same old bandwagon like the other zombie herd do, kissing ass to the brands namely Samdung and Crapple. Between these two brands they still could not innovate in the way that LG has done over the past 10 years. And this why I have always enjoyed the last 10 years with LG mobiles and tech in general. 💪💪
LG ain't perfect, but man they're underrated
Thank you LG for actually LISTENING to consumers! You're like the Hyundai/Kia of the phone-world where you actually have to improve to get customers, unlike some tech giants who get complacent on-top of their mountains!
I mean, this is what phones should be doing with their extremely powerful CPUs. I feel like most phones, especially the iphones, just flex their chips and never actually put them to good use. They don't even have any real multitasking.
Josh broke my laptop, using my Note FE with split screen when writing some documents and one float window(usually TH-cam) i do notice chugging but it works well
I see you with that Note FE. There are still remnants of the Note 7 floating around :)
Side by side my 6s plus and my 8 plus were barely any difference except for the cameras. Chip didn't make a difference in performance.
absolutely incredible content. my new favorite tech reviewer
Always the best in-depth LG review!👍
Great video man 👌🏾 LG is making a comeback which is awesome! I just reviewed the G8X and I love the phone 😊 thanks for the great content man.
Well done to promote LG .
I just noticed Juan Carlo's stream being cited for the desktop mode. Juan is getting some recognition
I was the only one who really checked out the update apparently 😉😁
great video you got there sir. keep it up!
since you review the v50 and g8x so which is better for you? the battery life, display, speakers and camera? thanks in advance! ✌
Great content man, thanks!
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Great video as always. I really hope the T-Mobile G8 gets Android 10. Feels like it's not gonna happen before the G9 launch.
And THAT'S the G8 I have! ARRRRGH!!!
@@SomeGadgetGuy it Should as sprint was first and then Verizon att or TMobile should be up soon
Nice video...did the camera performance improve with the update?
Thank you Juan for these unbiased reviews on LG. I feel that if there were more people doing these types of reviews over the years, then it's quite possible that a manufacturer like HTC may not be in the position that they're in now. What you're doing is appreciated.!
I really just want to see good competition. Apple vs Samsung gets dull REALLY fast.
So, so true. And what I hope when I watch your reviews is that manufacturers see them and take note in order to become better.
It'd be nice to get a little more recognition, but really, I kinda hope Sony, Moto, and LG just give up on tech youtube channels. They all need better DIRECT relationships with consumers. Any PR dollar spent, should be spent on traditional media IMO.
Hi Juan!
Just wanted to ask as I'm considering the v50 (already have the v20), does the v50 still have the cinelog codec introduced in the v30 or was it dropped too?
Thanks a lot man
Great content. Thank you.
Also LG is a fantastic manufacturer that is ahead of the curve but never gets the credit it deserves.
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Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from Dominican Republic.
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Did the android 10 update roll out to the Sprint V50 as well?
Also does netflix work on desktop mode?
Hey, I've been watching your videos on the V50. I live in South Korea, and got mine last week, so I have the dual case and full 5G access. I'm updating to Android 10 now, but I do have a question, if you please. How do I install the on screen keyboard? That's one of the features I'll use most, but I haven't yet figured out how to switch it on, or which app to download.
I guess I might try the gaming controls, if I can find a game I like that actually uses joystick style controls - I'm more of a puzzle person. Maybe a Mario Kart or something might make use of it. Any links to apps or videos/pages showing how to set up that keyboard would be greatly appreciated.
I think this whole channel is secretly just for Juan to lobby for an LG marketing job
LOL sure. All that tasty, sweet LG North America marketing cash...
From Australia.
Brilliant as always. Delivered with verve and fine articulation.
No mention of any improvement on audio with this update? But I'm a musician and teacher, not a technophile (Does that word exist?)
By the way I'm an audiophile so I'm interested in all things audio.
Keep up the good work. Excellent job.
I always enjoy watching your reviews because they're the closest to my own experiences with LG 'V' series!
I bought recently a new LG V40 ThinQ and I have a fully-working LG V10, too! (it's my spare smartphone, now!🙏💪)
You give honest and truly helpful opinions, instead of just being another paid promoter saying that the brand and the product 'X' or 'Y' is the next revolution in the world!
Many times, I try other brands and products at physical stores and they're far from perfect by any means, despite of some mind-blowing reviews that some people make about them!
Best regards, bro!
That's the bummer. All devices have pros and cons. There are PLENTY of things I hope LG will continue working on, but acting like one manufacturer is "perfect" because they're popular is just silly.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Exactly my thoughts! Every flagship smartphone has pros and cons!
Thank you very much for replying!🙏😎💪
Just got this in Australia and my favourite feature is Proper Dark mode! 😍
Are you able to do a video on the best apps for dual screen multitasking? I feel like I'm missing out on so much that I can't think of
Yes, got 10 for my V50 a few days ago. Great one!
Good to see LG making great phones. I had a G6 and was probably the one person not bothered by LG's skin at the time. I loved the camera on mine. Hopefully you keep the V50 for a year or so. Would love a long term update/review
Definitely a phone I'll be revisiting. I miss producing those LONG term reviews for Pocketnow.
@@SomeGadgetGuy That's why I bought the G6 it got a good "After the buzz" review 😊
Good times 😊
watching on my v50
will desktop mode for v50 works using its usb cable?
I have LG v50, and I really like the new UI on android 10
What cable should I use for the v50 to work with hdmi. Link please!
Hi.well I have the LGG8X thid update is for this device too? Thanks
I'm excited for the V60 thinQ with the snapdragon 865 and that shear power put to use. Awesome video as always.
And don't forget about the crazy deprecation that'll allow you to cop it for $350, instead of $1000.
Not 865 . It will have snap 855 plus unfortunatable
@@cotnemacharadze1298 the actual specs haven't came out yet. Nothing is confirmed. LG already done that with the LG G6. Based off recent years I'm confident that the 865 will be inside the V60
@@cotnemacharadze1298 Wow ,you just created a new word!
@@VTREXify
Or, instead you could go out and buy an iPhone 5 16gb for the same price since it holds it's value so well...
Hi, interested in getting a new phone. Currently have a Nokia 8. I wanted to find out which LG would be the best one to get. Will it be the V50 dual screen or the LG G8X dual screen? They are around the same cost on contract. Thank you
Before I decide I want it for my next phone, I have a big question. Does it have the option to have the home bar (the one seen on the iPhone, OnePlus 7T, etc?) I really like the gesture feature from Android Pie, and I was wondering if they have it on the V50.
AWESOME videooo!!!!!
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Best phone of 2019. I'm still rocking the V40. I use the pixel 3XL in tandem with my LG. Both beasts
I use my LG G7 in tandem with my Pixel 2!
@@bloomylicious both bad ass phones. I still have my pixel 2 XL. My wife uses it for photos over her iPhone. It's a awesome phone and it's gonna get Android 11. On Amazon you can pick it up for cheap.
I usually skip ads from tech reviews, but when this guy talked about the Master of NONE, I'm enjoying every bit of ads and wait for him to talk tech lol. love this guy, honest review.
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If I only listen to Spotify on easy to drive iems, would the V50 still make a difference in sound quality? Or is the quad dac meant for high res files and hard to drive headphones
Any Knowledge Of ECO Playback Mode On LG G8 ThinQ? How do I Disable It During Screen Sharing With My LG TV? It Started When The Android 10 Update Was Installed.
Any idea of LG G6 getting a custom ROM based on the g8x build or any LG Ux 9.0 ROM?
Also would you recommend me to sell my mi9T Pro (from Xiaomi) as I see the 865 is coming alongside hexagon 698, isp 480, which improved photography, makes better reflections, better scene and camera depth map and detection alongside with situational filters based on Morpho, and Dolby vision??
Is the experience good with using Nova launcher and the dual screen?
This actually gets me hyped up for v60. I just hope they'll have the finger print scanner in front i don't even care if it's under the screen or not. And a pump in battery
I like your explanation bro. :D 👍✔😁
Can't believe I got Android 10 from Sprint on V50.
This is the Best kept secret in Android. LG V50
I'm getting an unlocked Sprint model with a T-Mobile SIM will I get the update?
I'm on T-Mobile and I'm thinking about getting the v50 unlock Sprint model. How has it worked for you?
Hi Juan
I'd appreciate if you could answer one question as I cannot find definite answer online.
I want to buy V50 but as it is unavailable in Europe I have to import it. Therefore I'm not sure which version do I go for, US or Korean?
For me Korean would be little bit more expensive but that doesn't matter as long as I can use it in Europe. I don't care for 5g, only normal usage and regular updates. Both versions I found on ebay are unlocked. US version is Sprint CDMA and GSM unlocked. And Korean is unlocked international version.
I think I basically answered my own question but still as I said I'd appreciate confirmation.
BTW. I don't want any other phone, that quad dac is a must for me as I own several expensive IEMs and headphones.
Thank you
How are the gestures? Does it still has the pill and 1 button or full no button gesture? Does thesr gestures work fluid as the pixel's? I'm getting interested in Lg just because of you even though I had a bad experience with a G5 years ago.
Gestures work fine. I don't think anything has arrived as smooth as the pixel. LG's implementation seems on par, maybe a little less twitchy than OP. Not as deliberate as Sony. It's good.
The issue is the flip to dual screen, where LG's current implementation requires the traditional nav buttons.
As for the G5, that was my personal worst LG. I have two G4's, A Flex 2, and a V10 that all still run great. I went through three G5's at pocketnow before i got one that worked long enough to review. Then jumped on the G6, and since then I've had great experiences.
@@SomeGadgetGuy seems that the g5 had many problems, even though I enjoyed it for the ultrawide and performance was ok. Thanks for reply and excellent video 🙌 let's see if Lg creates a beast this year.
Thank you Bro. Good job. I am well informed. I bought it.
If I use the unlocked version of this phone and use it on att will I get ota updates or not?
A month after? I'm on a Note 9 on Verizon here in the US & we still haven't gotten Android 10!
As of December 4 2021, I'm buying a slightly used V50 with the dual screen. The decisive factors were the excellent phone jack with the quad DAC and my smooth experience with the G6 that I have since 5 years ago. Since the making of this video, LG regretfully announced their exit from the phone industry. With an announced support schedule until OS 11, how long do you estimate that this phone will run smoothly all its main features? Is the performance of the CPU diminishes over time same as the batteries do?
Apparently android 10 removed native dsd playback. Has there been any updates to bring it back?
Love it :)
Is there another version of LG V50 that doesn't support 5G connectivity ? I plan to buy the dual sim version and the seller told me it doesn't have 5G. Please tell me. Thx
When I will get in my LG V50Thinq LM-V500EM ??!!
help where I can buy the thinq v50 battery I have been searching for several sites and I can't find it
It's very hard to replace though. As once you open the case it will not close as it's glued.
Is Android 10 likely to come to the V30+? Or will mine be stuck on 9.0?
Hi, Juan! I'm looking for ref. LG V50S - but there's kinda no info about that phone. Can you get one for review please?..
Sorry. I asked, and just couldn't grab one to import.
Is the video editing app fully functional in desktop mode?
Functional but has issues re-sizing.
hi bro, do you know how to screenshot not down volume and power button
How do you control desktop mode without an external mouse?
Hey!
I'm pretty late here, I know. But about to buy the V50 soon. Can it also create those amazing Cinegraphs (is it the right name? 🙃) just like the V40?
You know, those shots where you can have a part in motion and the other part frozen?
Love "...but I digress...!!" parts in your video... Hahahahaha... Welcome Desktop Mode!! They heard you JC on this...
Still.. Do we have any other rom for this nice device?
Omg finally desktop mode!!! I can't wait for the update now, now I won't need to waste money on getting a cheap laptop.
Can you do a comparison whit lg g8x? I like to have one, but im very divides which one take. I have a g7 and i so fun to have one! Saludos desde Guatemala.
What about gps performance? Is it as good as an iPhone?
Nice review.
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Juan does this update give the new UI to the LG G8 also? I have decided to purchase the original G8 instead of g8X coming from a ph-1
Look forward to response keep up the great work!!
Dunno. I have the T-Mo G8, which is the only one to NOT get the update today.
@@SomeGadgetGuy yes the LG G8 had been updated to 10 on Verizon this week and sprint was first TMobile of att should be next I'm surprised y'all don't Google this information
Thanks for the reply! I had seen that both carriers had done the Android 10 update but my question pertains to the UI as I would like the newer version of it. Was a hard decision between the 2 versions of G8 but with the price drop of the original on the secondary market makes it a no brainier Ultimately the best one is the V50 but my carrier places unnecessary expenses to rock a 5G phone when 5g is still not nation wide and still in it's enfantcy stages
Anyone knows if the V50S already has an update for Android 10? Since the V50 got it already.
I'm loving Android 10 on the Korean version of my V50 although it seems comfort view seems to be broken which hopefully they fix with another update.
Comfort view gets disabled with dual screen. Are you using that?
@@SomeGadgetGuy No Dual Screen here. I'm using the V50 individually. I'm using comfort view with the sunset, sunrise option. It turns on fine but doesn't seem to turn off automatically after sunrise.
how to set use pc hdmi to notebook/all in one mon?
And my V30+ Fails to recieve an update. still stuck in OREO. no updates recived for more than a year now. wth is happening
TOTEP cruz hate to say it...but you're past the 2 year mark. Very, very few OEMs update after that, and even the ones that do...they barely do.
Wanna ask something..
How about the lgv50 screen?
People said that it is not bright enough and not beautiful.. is that true?? What is ur opinion
LOL It's a solid screen. Auto gamma makes it a LITTLE less reliable than a pro calibrated display, but otherwise it's easily one of the best screens of its year.
I love how Juan uses the outliers of massively popular social media apps. He cares about that battery life
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When will US V50 get Android 10?
Is the LG V50 still worth it in September 2020? I am tired of spending over $1000 on phones. After a little bit of research I feel the V50 for $300 used is a good deal for the screen and the cameras. Plus I have been using different wireless buds from the aipod pros to Jabra 65t to the Samsung buds and I think for the clearest sound I need the head jack. So is it a good deal? Let me know. Thanks.
Depends on your region. Here in the USA, the V450 on sprint got screwed by the T-Mo acquisition. In other areas I'm more positive. The V50 is still a MONSTER performer. In some ways, a better phone than the V60.
i am really looking forward to the LG V60
Do you like G8X or V50 for dual screen usage better?
G8X. The V50 is a better all around phone, but the G8X case is a lot more refined.
Indeed it's important to ensure a phone has properly "matured" after it's first release with all the necessary updates that follow before we pass judgement on it. The v50 is a classic example of this where time bares the fruits of LG's labour.
Juan! We're so similar in our liking for and analysis of LG. (And love of powerdirector ;))
I usually am so surprised by how you say exactly what's on my mind. This video I was surprised by how that was not the case.
I just updated my V50 thinq to android 10 and i think it SUCKS. I miss the tab view. I miss the the pin screen. I miss the multi window. I miss the mini screen. These are just some of the things I noticed right away went bye-bye with android 10. And considering that I use powerdirector all the time finding out about slower rendering just adds to the hurt. :( Any advice?
Either way,
God Bless you.
What the model of V50 dual Sim card sir?
Is the screen bright enough?
Does Lg v50 support HEVC recording?
1:04 does V50 support wacom pen support and what's the pen you're using on video ?
Just a basic fine point capacitive stylus. No active pen support.
@@SomeGadgetGuy thank you Juan. Can you suggest me a model or can you give me a link where I could buy one
can you turn off the phone screen while using desktop mode? seen on another video, the desktop mode gets locked when phone screen is off.
That's still true on OLDER phones that just have a desktop mode, but as long as the phone has been updated to "Screen+", you should be able to let the phone screen time out, and Screen+ will stay on.
@@SomeGadgetGuy thx for the reply. So it is a sofware update? That will work on all lg phones having desktop mode?
I think as long as it updated to A11? My V50 is on A12 and it has Screen+
at 1:05, I noticed using PEN with V50, is it compatible with PEN input?
Nope. That's a capacitive stylus not an active pen.
Will the v35 get the Android 10 😔
I'm looking forward to the update. Let's go T-Mobile!!
Hopefully my V40 gets it next. My guess is May or June if I'm lucky 😐
Crossing my fingers for two months for a public beta...
May or June of 3020
@@SomeGadgetGuy Juan, just picked up the Nokia 9 Pureview for dirt cheap. I have had my fair share of flagship phones, is it just me or does Nokia have some of the best dynamic range I have ever seen on a smartphone. Looking at the RAW files and man, is there tons to work with there. Anyway glad to see some major improvements to an LG flagship, LG needs to come out swinging this year and dump more on advertising.
FOR SURE! Nokia bit off a bit more than they could properly chew, but the Nokia 9 is a GEM of a phone if you can handle a few quirks.
Exactly what I was thinking the whole video. I just got pie though so I don't expect to see an update before the time of my sprint upgrade 😂
Lg v40 thinq android 10 ??
When it is coming
Any particular reason why you are using 16:9 aspect ratio over 18:9? For your videos that is? It is a little irritating having to have some texts missing when I zoom in on a video.
Because its default
@@frainity ?The Tech Chap and Linus Tech Tips use 18:9.
Logically speaking, my phone uses 18.5:9 aspect ratio and most of the mobile devices before 2018 uses 16:9 aspect ratio does not necessarily mean that the content should comply to recent aspect ratio nowadays.
Does it aupport the stylus like the v60 post update?
Nope.
Will lg g7 get android q?I hope my g7 gets the android q even if its in late 2020
Now that the 2019 phones are starting to get updates, we need to keep some pressure on LG for the 2018 phones.
Anyone with an updated G8 find that the multitasking feature is totally gone?
Hello! How is the battery life with version 10? Better than the Samsung s10 plus? Thanks
SO far pretty good. I ran the phone HARD to re-test over the first couple days, and I'm now back to more regular use.
@@SomeGadgetGuy thanks. His camera is better than the s10 plus ???
Does LG V50 Support hdmi out, like the LG V30 did?
Did you find the answer?
Juan, I love my G8...except for that horizontal green pill call timer. It's infuriating, and if it's still around when I am ready for my next phone, I'll be saying bye to LG. Have you figured out how to disable it?
This and the g lineup (along with dual screen) are the most versatile phones ever
Yep! Hellow Juan) I like a video about LG!
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