how to download apps in lg T-Mobile MyTouch review: T-Mobile MyTouch. The Good The T-Mobile MyTouch is a simple starter smartphone that's compatible with T-Mobile's network. It has good battery life and you can get it for nothing. The Bad Despite the phone's midtier specs, it lacks a flash. Also, the speakerphone quality was poor and the interface was a little sluggish. The Bottom Line Though not without its merits, this most recent addition to the MyTouch family has too many things against it. No one issue was unbearable on its own, but when I add up all my qualms about it, I'd ultimately suggest another phone within its class. Review Sections. Review Specs. If you're confused about the MyTouch phone family tree, you're not alone. A few years ago, HTC and T-Mobile started to release a line of phones under the MyTouch umbrella. These included the MyTouch , the MyTouch 3G Slide, the MyTouch 4G, and the MyTouch 4G Slide. Not wanting to mess with a good thing, or perhaps wanting to confuse people for the heck of it, T-Mobile decided to release two more MyTouch phones in November 2011, except this time no one bothered to drastically rename them, and these phones would be manufactured by LG instead. Brian Bennett already examined the sliding-keyboard MyTouch Q, so I'm taking on its simpler cousin, the MyTouch (yes, another one). Both handsets are on T-Mobile's 4G network, and if you get either one with a two-year contract and send in a mail-in rebate, you'll get it for the incredibly low price of zero bucks. Design Because the MyTouch got rid of the bulky buttons from its HTC predecessor, it has a much sleeker profile (4.82 inches tall, 2.46 inches wide, and 0.385 inch thick). It's also really light, only 3.77 ounces, so when I slipped it into my pocket, I didn't feel like my jeans were weighed down. A cosmetic feature that I absolutely love for no rational reason is the bottom of the phone, which has a slanted edge that tapers off. I don't know why, but it makes the handset look more chic. Another fantastic detail is the soft coating on the back. From paperback book covers to postcards, I adore soft coatings. Even though the backing is just plastic, the coating prevents the phone from feeling cheap. Keep in mind, however, that the soft coating traps oil from fingertips like crazy, and they're difficult to wipe off. On the top left of the back you'll see the camera lens (and the camera lens only, but I'll get to that later). At the bottom there is a little indent in the phone that you can put your finger in. This will help you dislodge the phone's back cover. Once you pop it off, you'll gain access to the phone's removable battery, microSD card, and T-Mobile SIM card. You'll also see more of the output speaker, which is on the left side of the phone's back. The MyTouch has a 3.8 inch AMOLED display, with a 480x840- resolution. The front bezel of this phone is wide on the sides, so the display is actually a lot narrower than it appears at first glance. Although typing and Swyping using the touch screen in landscape mode was comfortable, texting with the keyboard in portrait mode was a little hard because of the slim display. Despite this, however, the colors and images were bright and clean. Edges were crisp and when I played a demo game of Bejeweled 2 (which comes with the phone), I thought the graphics were impressively vibrant and clear. Above the display is the front-facing VGA camera, and below are three navigational buttons: menu, home, and back. Compared with its HTC cousins, this version of the MyTouch dropped the search button. In order to gain access to the search feature, you'll have to hold the menu button down for a few seconds and a search bar will pop up. That's a minor inconvenience. Up at the top of the phone, you have your power/lock button on the right and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the left. In between them is the Micro- USB port, which has an attached cover you can pop out. This is not unusual on LG phones, and some might appreciate the extra layer of protection for this opening. Others, however, might find this annoying to fiddle with every time they plug and unplug the charger. Lastly, there is a volume rocker on the right side of the phone. In terms of design, when compared with the MyTouch phones on HTC, the MyTouch by LG is an upgrade. It's slender and smooth, and, despite its plastic build, pretty sleek-looking. Features The MyTouch by LG runs on T-Mobile's HSPA+ "4G" network and is loaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. (There's no word yet on whether or not it will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich.) Powering this critter is a 1GHz Snapdragon processor by . Inside you'll find a wealth of standard apps that'll keep your life organized and up-to-date. The phone has an alarm clock function, a book app that has "Treasure Island," "The Three Musketeers," and "Wuthering Heights" already loaded, a navigational app, a memo function called Richnote, and a calendar app for managing your schedule. There are also go-to Web 2.0 apps like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The phone is jam-packed with a bunch of preinstalled T-Mobile apps as well. One is Polaris Office, which functions like Office on your phone. It has word processing, spreadsheet, and file-viewing capabilities. Also, you can edit Microsoft Office , view PDF and image files, and decompress ZIP files. Another is a voice command app called the Genius Button. You can call, send texts, search terms, and get directions simply by opening the Genius Button and speaking into your phone. Other apps include MobileLife Organizer, T-Mobile Mall (where you can purchase T-Mobile apps, ringtones, and games), and Slacker radio. Lastly, the phone comes with a 30-day trial of T-Mobile TV, where you can stream live TV from channels like Fox News and ESPN, and download shows like "30 Rock" and "Grey's Anatomy." When you download episodes, you have a choice of either saving it to your phone's internal memory, which holds up to 2GB, or the SD card's memory, which holds up to 32GB. Unfortunately, a lot of these apps (or "bloatware" if you prefer) can't be uninstalled. So while you may enjoy some of what the titles have to offer, you're stuck with them unless you root your phone. In addition, there's another thing you'll have to deal with--the phone comes preloaded with Carrier IQ . Remember that piece of Android back in December that collected usage data and caused a media firestorm when it was discovered? Yeah, that's it. Lastly, there is 5-megapxel camera on the rear of the phone. The camera has digital zooming, autofocus, and face detection. You'll also have a wide array of photo options such as a brightness meter, some color effects (black-and-white, sepia, negative), a white-balance picker, and a timer. The camera can record 720 video at 30 frames per second, but it cannot zoom or focus during recordings. A huge flaw I found with the camera is the fact that it has no LED flash. I know this is supposed to be a midtier camera. But, seriously, no flash? And indeed, there are plenty of phones within the MyTouch's class that have them, so I miss it here. No flash means no nighttime pictures, no flashlight when you drop your keys in the car, and no handheld strobe machine. When I took the phone hiking to Mission Peak in Fremont, Calif., to take pictures of the great view, the photos were nice and clear. Although the sun was setting at the time, there was still a lot of light to take advantage of. However, the photos aren't the crispest, and the colors aren't as vibrant as they were in real life (there was an overall blue hue to them). When I transferred the JPEG files to a computer, the colors appeared even duller than when displayed on the phone. T-Mobile MyTouch Q (LG) review: T-Mobile MyTouch Q (LG) The Good The T-Mobile MyTouch Q offers a satisfying physical keyboard and a fast 4G data connection for people on a budget. The Bad With a sluggish single-core CPU, a pokey 5-megapixel camera, and a low-res display, the MyTouch Q won't impress either gadget hounds or shutterbugs looking to replace their point-and-shoot . Also, the phone is loaded to the gills with bloatware and it suffers from a blah user interface. The Bottom Line If you absolutely crave a physical keyboard and swift 4G data for less, you'll find plenty to like about T-Mobile's MyTouch Q. More selective smartphone shoppers, however, will want to look elsewhere. Review Sections. Review Specs. Do you need a solid Android smartphone but don't want to spend a lot of cash up front? If so, then the T-Mobile MyTouch Q could be the device that you're seeking. Owners of aging BlackBerrys in need of a change also should take a closer look at this $79.99 handset that boasts a sliding QWERTY keyboard plus swift 4G data. Design If you're familiar with the MyTouch Q's predecessor, the MyTouch 4G Slide, you won't find many surprises here. Also a QWERTY slider, the MyTouch Q's look and feel are very similar and it's practically the same size. Measuring 4.7 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide and 0.5 inch thick, the MyTouch Q is not small or trim by modern definitions. And tipping the scales at 5.6 ounces, the phone isn't light either. Compared with much thinner like the Galaxy S II for T-Mobile, the MyTouch Q is plump and portly. Still, I found its softly curved edges comfortable to hold, and the gray soft-touch back coating provides a sure grip and repels grease and prints. Eschewing the large 4.3-inch or even 4.5-inch panels gracing many of today's modern Android handsets, the MyTouch Q relies on a smaller 3.5- inch LCD screen. Immediately, I noticed how fuzzily the low-resolution screen (480x320 pixels) rendered details in app icons, photos, and especially text. Contrast wasn't great either, with the black background of the Android app tray, for instance, appearing grayer than it should. Viewing angles also were disappointing and tilting the device in any direction off axis quickly killed image quality. Below the screen are illuminated capacitive buttons for typical Android controls including Menu, Home, and Back. Instead of the Search key, though, there is the Genius button, represented by a circular "G" logo. Long-pressing this key, a staple of T-Mobile MyTouch devices, fires up the phone's voice command capabilities. You can tell the MyTouch Q to do simple tasks like "Send text message to John Smith, running late," or "Find the nearest espresso." The MyTouch even can be commanded by voice to launch specific applications or play favorite music, which is handy if the phone is buried deep in a pocket or bag. In my experience, the feature worked as advertised. That said, don't be fooled into thinking this is as powerful or intelligent as the Siri assistant on the iPhone 4S. While I could dictate a pretty lengthy text message, if I paused midstream the device assumed I was done and wouldn't check whether I had more to add, which is something Siri does. But why waste time with voice commands for messaging when you could use the MyTouch Q's standout feature, its full QWERTY keyboard? Though there are only four rows of keys instead of the complete five rows boasted by other devices such as the eagerly anticipated Droid 4 , the Q's main input method is usable. I was able to bang out relatively accurately and quickly despite the cramped layout and minimal spacing. On the whole it's a good effort, though I have to complain that the spacebar is small, the keys are hard, and the keyboard itself flexes alarmingly. Fortunately, the keys are backlit and there is a wealth of dedicated buttons for common punctuation marks, as well as buttons for @, .com, and "Text," and a smiley-face button for emoticons. Alternatively, if you just want to use the virtual keyboard, the MyTouch Q features Swype switched on by default while the stock Android entry method can be selected. Phone controls and ports are kept to a minimum, with the only physical buttons being two tiny volume keys on the left side and a power key on the top edge. Also on top sit the MyTouch Q's 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro-USB port. The back houses a 5-megapixel camera, LED flash, and large speaker. Under the flimsy battery cover is a microSD card slot populated by a 2GB card, which can be reached without removing the battery. The same, though, can't be said for the standard-size SIM card slot. Features Running the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS, the MyTouch doesn't offer Google's latest version, Ice Cream Sandwich (version 4.0), but honestly neither do most current handsets, let alone most basic Android handsets. All the essential and powerful Android capabilities are here, such as , , and access to the over 500,000 apps, not to mention movies and books, available for download from the Android Market. The phone can handle personal and corporate e-mail accounts and the usual text-messaging tasks. You tackle multimedia primarily through the simple onboard music and video software. The design of the shortcut bar at the bottom of the screen has been tweaked. In addition to the usual icons for phone, text messaging, and browser, there's also one for e-mail. Frankly, it makes for a cluttered feel and I don't much care for the icons' cartoon look either. It's also distracting how all the phone's seven home screens are clogged with either T-Mobile bloatware or massive widgets. I suppose that's both the appeal and the weakness of Android, since you can remove and customize icons at will. Speaking of apps, there are a fair number of useful titles preloaded, including , Slacker Radio for streaming Internet radio, Google navigation for free turn-by-turn GPS guidance, and a basic version of TeleNav (the premium version costs $2.99 per month). SmartShare enables the MyTouch Q to link to DLNA-enabled computers and stream video or music files across Wi-Fi networks. The phone also can make calls over Wi-Fi, if you have better luck accessing a wireless router than a T-Mobile signal. Be advised, though, that the feature still counts against your voice plan minutes. Another service, T-Mobile TV, streams a collection of live channels such as Disney and Fox News, to name a few, but costs an extra $9.99 per month. LG myTouch. This is an okay phone but I have had to replace under warranty three times only to have the same issue with the screen going in and out over and over again. I like the phone very much when it works. Color quality is great and it is an easy to use device. When the phone is working it is great. CONS: Battery life is short Camera is not the greatest quality There have been a lot of glitches with the screen going out and a blinking screen. black-outs. The only problem I have with this phone is that the screen blacks out a lot when I use it Ive had it replaced for the second time and it seems to have the same problems later down the road. Otherwise love the phone. First Android. To start off I am coming from years of BlackBerry ownership and experience and I must say this is by far one of the best starter, mid-level Androids out there. The T-Mobile My Touch has been around for a while, but it is now a phone that can compete, without breaking the bank. From the start, the thin body and rich screen colors stand out. When compared to HTC and IPhone, the colors are hands down the best. The thinness of the phone, makes it sleek and very portable. Watch out thought because it slips out from your hands every once in a while. The menus are quick and fluid and a joy to use. Its not too heave and battery life is not bad for the resolution on the screen. I downloaded an app to help in that department. Pros: Great screen colors/pixel count Great body and weight Smooth screen transitions Easy to learn and use. Cons: Battery could use a little help. Camera needs to be faster. If too many apps downloaded (15+)phone slows down a little, but no major issues there. How to root LG phones: The complete guide. Android is a pretty amazing mobile , offering you access to several options, not to mention the customization possibilities. However, it’s still limited, in some way or another, since you can’t actually access its full powers. Unless you have a rooted phone, that is. Even though the procedure can look complicated, it’s not that difficult to do. Today we’re going to talk about to unleash the full potential of an LG handset, through our guide. So, let’s see how LG phones is done. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a rooted phone? After rooting an LG, you will be able to install a custom ROM, get rid of those annoying bloatware apps, block ads and many more. Besides this, you can also access lost photos or any other type of files. On the other side, if not done properly, you can damage the phone completely, not to mention that this process will void the warranty of your phone. Please be aware of these two aspects before starting. Rooting LG phones requirements. Before proceeding with the actual rooting process, there are a few aspects you should consider, in order to avoid an unpleasant situation: Make sure the battery is charged to at least 50%. By this, your phone won’t accidentally shut down during the process Back up all your important data Enable USB debugging mode. Usually, this is done by going to Settings > About Phone > Build number and tap it seven times. This will activate the Developer Options sub-menu, in the Settings menu. Enter it and enable USB debugging. Rooting LG phones instructions. There are two ways of doing this: using a PC and without one, using just your phone. Since we’ve already talked about the USB Debugging, we’ll start with the first, through a cable connected to your PC. Also, depending on your Android version, you’ll need various tools. Rooting LG phones with Android 5.0 and higher. For this version, you will need iRoot, a free software which is actually very easy to use. Connect your phone to your PC Open iRoot. Make sure USB debugging is enabled, otherwise, the tool won’t recognize your phone After the phone is detected, you will see a screen with a green Root button. Tap on it and wait until the process is ready. Rooting LG phones with Android 4.4 and earlier. For older Android versions, you need to use the Stump Root apk, which needs to be downloaded on your phone at first. Go to Settings > Security and check the “Unknown sources” option. This will allow you to download apps from other sources than the Play Store Download the Stump Root apk on your phone. You can also download it on your PC, then transfer it to the phone Open the File Manager app, then look for the apk file. Tap on it and start the installation process Wait until the installation process is ready Open Stump Root from your phone’s app drawer In the main menu, tap on Grind. This will begin the rooting process After the rooting is ready, your phone will ask for a reboot Install SuperSU from the Play Store, in order to manage root permissions on the phone. Rooting LG phones without a PC. As mentioned above, this process can also be done just with a smartphone and, as you probably guessed, a dedicated app. Specifically, we’re talking about KingRoot, an app which does the whole thing in a few simple moves, making the process very easy and fast. These are the steps you need to follow in order to root the phone with this app: Download KingRoot and install it on your phone. Since we’re talking about an APK, you need to allow installation from unknown sources, as described above Open the app and start the rooting process. Everything you need to do is press the One Click Root button and wait for the process to be ready After the rotting process is complete, you will see the “Root succeded” message on your phone’s screen Additionally, you can get the Root Checker app and see if the rooting of your LG was done properly. Wrap-up. And there you have it, ladies and gents! A quick and simple guide to rooting LG phones, suitable for any users. You don’t need any specific technical knowledge since the process takes only a few moments. However, if you have any questions about this, feel free to ask, using the comments section! Download 8.0 for LG Phones [Latest APK] If you want to capture some blazing pictures from your LG smartphones, then you may need the best working third-party camera app for your device. The latest iteration of Pixel smartphone knocks up the world with Google Camera 7.3 app. And It is one of the best third-party camera apps that captures mind-blowing pictures in almost any scenario. the developers have ported the GCam Mod for other phones. Here you can Download Google Camera 8.0 for LG Phones [for almost every LG flagship]. Last Updated on December 31st, 2020: Added the newest version of GCam Mod port for select LG Phones. Google Camera for LG Phones [GCam 8.0] The new Google Camera 7.2 (and 7.3) apk is now available for LG G7 ThinQ, LG G8 ThinQ, G8S ThinQ, LG G8X ThinQ GCam, LG V40 ThinQ, LG V50 ThinQ, V50S ThinQ (), and LG V60 ThinQ. After doing some research, we found the best working companion for the above- mentioned devices. Not only this, but the app also sports anticipated features like and Night Sight Mode. While, the default camera app, on the other hand, brings basic features, which works fine. The results of the stock camera app are not as impressive as the GCam app results. In terms of features, then the latest iteration of Google Camera app, dubbed as GCam 7.3, bag features like astrophotography mode, night sight mode, PhotoSphere, , Playground (AR Stickers), RAW support, HDR+ mode, Panorama, Lens Blur, Portrait mode (with Focus Slider), mode & few more. Here’s the step by step guide on how to Download & Install Google Camera for LG G7 ThinQ, LG G8 ThinQ, G8S ThinQ, LG G8X ThinQ, LG V40 ThinQ, LG V50 ThinQ, V50S ThinQ (5G), and LG V60 ThinQ . Download Google Camera for LG G8X ThinQ, V40/V50 ThinQ, & LG V60 ThinQ. One of the best things about these smartphones is that It comes with the sport of Camera2 API (out-of-the-box). Not only this, but almost every smartphone is also now running on , which simply means that we can install the GCam app without worrying about the root access. From the below links, you can download the GCam port for your device. All thanks to the BSG, Urnyx05, and Arnova8G2, who have ported the app to work on these phones. Now let’s download the app. Download GCam for LG G7 ThinQ (MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V4.apk) Download GCam for LG G8 ThinQ (GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05- v2.3.apk) Download Google Camera 8.0 for LG G8S/G8X ThinQ (MGC_8.0.018_A9_V0je_Clone.apk) [without config file] Download Best GCam for LG G8X ThinQ (GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v2.3.apk) Download Google Camera for LG V40 ThinQ (Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.2.190716.1800-Final.apk) Download GCam for LG V50 ThinQ & V50S ThinQ (GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05- v2.3.apk) Download Google Camera for LG V60 ThinQ (GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v1.6.apk) If you face any errors like crash or lag, these are the settings we recommend you to change. Recommended Settings: Download the config file with best settings, from the below link. GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v2.3.apk – LG V50 ThinQ GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v1.6.apk – LG G8S/G8X ThinQ GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05- v2.3.apk – LG G8X ThinQ After downloading the config file, head over to the file manager and create a new folder called, GCam. Open GCam folder and create one more folder with configs7 name. Now paste the config file inside the configs7 folder. Once done, Open the Google Camera app and double tap on the black blank area placed next to the shutter button. Tap on the settings shown, available in the popup & press the restore button. Go back to the app drawer and then open the app again. For MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V4.apk. Open Google Camera app settings > BSG Mod settings > Input Model > change Config to Pixel2018 ZsIR HDR+. Under BSG Mod settings > Input Model > Interface style to (or ) and Back & Front Camera to XL. No change in HDR+ Enhanced Parameters and Night Sight Parameters settings. Enable HDR+ Enhanced in Portrait Mode. Screenshots: Note: Before Installing the new Gcam Mod ported app, make sure to delete the older version (if you’ve installed). How to Install Google Camera on LG Phones. At first, download the app accordingly for your smartphone (from the links available in the download section) Once done, install the google camera APK. (You can also find the downloaded app in file explorer) Open the app & grant the needed permissions like Camera, Microphone, Storage, and Location. That’s it. So, Capture the beautiful moments of your life with Google Camera with your LG smartphone. You May Also Like – Download S21 Wallpapers. If you’ve any query, drop a comment down in the comment box. Also, share this article with your friends. More Related Articles: Further reading: Best Google Camera for LG Phones, Google Camera for LG G7, GCam for LG V50, GCam for LG G8X ThinQ, Google Camera for LG G8X ThinQ and other LG phones.