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[ILowry82]

So I decided that I had gotten bored with iOS and decided to switch over to android for a little while. After doing some research, I decided to get the LG V30. As soon as I got my phone, set it up and put in my SIM card, I get a voicemail notification that will not go away. I've had the phone for less than 24 hours and I've been on and off the phone with customer service for most of that time. This reminds me why I switched to iPhone in the first place. Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

 

[daflake]

So I decided that I had gotten bored with iOS and decided to switch over to android for a little while. After doing some research, I decided to get the LG V30. As soon as I got my phone, set it up and put in my SIM card, I get a voicemail notification that will not go away. I've had the phone for less than 24 hours and I've been on and off the phone with customer service for most of that time. This reminds me why I switched to iPhone in the first place. Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

Uh, okay... I have had voice mail notifications hang in iOS as well as a multitude of other issues. I have used both systems and prefer iOS simply because it is more mature and there seems to be a better following with applications, but that is really it. The "it just works" mantra is long over as many devices run just as well nowadays and Apple has been putting out a lot of buggy software as of late.

 

[Fireblade]

YOU should definitely go back to iOS...

 

[Aneres11]

Lol, the only phone I've ever seen a voicemail notification hang on is an iPhone.
Happened to me and several of my colleagues over the years, it certainly didn't make me want to put the phone away and move back to another platform... but if that does it for you then that's your choice.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Uh, okay... I have had voice mail notifications hang in iOS as well as a multitude of other issues. I have used both systems and prefer iOS simply because it is more mature and there seems to be a better following with applications, but that is really it. The "it just works" mantra is long over as many devices run just as well nowadays and Apple has been putting out a lot of buggy software as of late.

Yeah I’ve had this with iPhones before. However I think the OP needs to give the phone more of a chance before throwing in the towel. At least make use of the 14 day exchange period.

 

[eyoungren]

Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

That would probably be a motivating factor for me if I had never gotten involved with jailbreaking.

As it is, that phrase just rings very hollow to me in light of the options jailbreaking gives you over stock.

I've been on WinMo and I've been on jailbroken iOS. I will take an Android (current/recent device) over a stock iPhone. In fact, it's what I plan to do later this year.

 

[Fille84]

So I decided that I had gotten bored with iOS and decided to switch over to android for a little while. After doing some research, I decided to get the LG V30. As soon as I got my phone, set it up and put in my SIM card, I get a voicemail notification that will not go away. I've had the phone for less than 24 hours and I've been on and off the phone with customer service for most of that time. This reminds me why I switched to iPhone in the first place. Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

No. It definitely doesn't work perfect every time. iOS 11 is a living proof of that.

 

[jav6454]

So I decided that I had gotten bored with iOS and decided to switch over to android for a little while. After doing some research, I decided to get the LG V30. As soon as I got my phone, set it up and put in my SIM card, I get a voicemail notification that will not go away. I've had the phone for less than 24 hours and I've been on and off the phone with customer service for most of that time. This reminds me why I switched to iPhone in the first place. Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

Glad to have you realize that!

 

[ILowry82]

I think people are missing the point. The point isn't that I gave up on a phone because of a persistent voicemail notification. The point is that after having the phone for less than 20 minutes, I already had an issue. Is iOS perfect? No, but I've never had an issue on iOS that I've had to spend all day trying to fix.

 

[Puddled]

I think people are missing the point. The point isn't that I gave up on a phone because of a persistent voicemail notification. The point is that after having the phone for less than 20 minutes, I already had an issue. Is iOS perfect? No, but I've never had an issue on iOS that I've had to spend all day trying to fix.

Did you fix it?

how?

 

[The Game 161]

You need weeks with android to get used to it from the iPhone..then decide if it’s for you or not

 

[5105973]

LG V30 is also not running stock Android. It’s but one of several manufacturer’s variants. For pure Android you need a Pixel phone or a Nexus or one of the Android One phones, to name the options I know of.

Currently, iPhone users attempting to switch over will tend to find they love the hardware, but have some issues and nags with the software if they try some of the better known phones like the LG or Samsung flagship phones that run their own Android variants.

Or they will be impressed by the software but frustrated with the hardware of the Pixels that are only on their second generation, and there will also be some dissatisfaction going with the Android One phones, because those are meant to be lower cost options not intended to go up against Apple flagships like the IPhone X.

Some, like the Moto phones and the OnePlus will fall in somewhere on the spectrum of impressing or disappointing with their unique mix of hardware and software options.

So, a lot of iPhone fans are going to, at the present time, decide to go back if they only left because they were bored with iOS. Those of us who stay with Android persevere because we like the direction we see it could go. Samsung keeps refining their software experience and customer service. Newer players like Essential and Razer are experimenting with intriguing ideas. Google is definitely adjusting to the learning curve of being a hardware provider, but is already proving how good their software can be running on hardware Google controls. It’s basically a frontier town. It’s a bit wilder and wooly than the walled garden, but there’s always going to be a draw there for the right mindset.

I like the frontier but at times need to be coddled in the familiar and comfortable environment of Apple. There’s nothing wrong with that, either.

 

[sracer]

I think people are missing the point. The point isn't that I gave up on a phone because of a persistent voicemail notification. The point is that after having the phone for less than 20 minutes, I already had an issue. Is iOS perfect? No, but I've never had an issue on iOS that I've had to spend all day trying to fix.

I don't see anyone missing the point.

If people were to apply your "point" to all devices, there would be many who ditch iPhones and other iOS devices. Yes, first impressions are important, but initial wrinkles and snags are a fact of life for everything. Apparently, initial wrinkles are a deal-breaker, but a botched OS update is something that is "expected", shrugged off, and move on.

It is common for people to think that their first-hand experience is universally applicable, but it isn't a valid conclusion to draw.

 

[Puddled]

I don't see anyone missing the point.

If people were to apply your "point" to all devices, there would be many who ditch iPhones and other iOS devices. Yes, first impressions are important, but initial wrinkles and snags are a fact of life for everything. Apparently, initial wrinkles are a deal-breaker, but a botched OS update is something that is "expected", shrugged off, and move on.

It is common for people to think that their first-hand experience is universally applicable, but it isn't a valid conclusion to draw.

Same principles apply to dating....


*gets coat*

 

[Arni99]

I started to use my Galaxy S8 today after having used the iPhone X for more than 2 month.
WTF was my 1st thought !
No way back for now ...

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

So I decided that I had gotten bored with iOS and decided to switch over to android for a little while. After doing some research, I decided to get the LG V30. As soon as I got my phone, set it up and put in my SIM card, I get a voicemail notification that will not go away. I've had the phone for less than 24 hours and I've been on and off the phone with customer service for most of that time. This reminds me why I switched to iPhone in the first place. Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

I assume it was a carrier voicemail. You could have easily disabled it in the app manager, or just do a factory reset. I've have issues with visual voice on iOS and the carrier voice mail on Android. I personally use Google Voice for my voicemail on both Android and iOS, it's the most reliable and robust.

BTW, with every new Android phone, I do a factory reset before I set it up. You're more likely to encounter a bug if you don't.

The fact that you made several threads asking about Android devices and apps, but didn't ask about your voicemail issue, leaves me to believe you already made your mind to go back to the iPhone rather than fix the small issue.

 

[Cryates]

I'm guessing that if a voicemail bug caused you to switch back to your iPhone that quickly, then you already had buyer's remorse, which happens to a lot of people.

 

[Tig Bitties]

Anyone that gives up on a new phone, especially a different OS and doesn't even keep it 24 hrs, can't be taken seriously. This has to be a joke ?

You need to give a new phone weeks to get used to it.

In my opinion iOS blows and feels like a outdated Fisher Price OS designed by teenagers meant for grandparents.

But hey, different strokes for different folks.
I'll take stock Android all day long over iOS.

I'm a big Android fan but I have tried iPhones over the years and they were very jarring frustrating and difficult transitions trying to get comfortable with iOS but I gave it a month to get used to it and that worked. A couple weeks doesn't even do it needs to be about a month, but just 24 hrs LOL your trolling us now

 

[Eggtastic]

I started to use my Galaxy S8 today after having used the iPhone X for more than 2 month.
WTF was my 1st thought !
No way back for now ...

So, you prefer the s8 or the X? I could have misread your post. I was deciding between these two phones.

 

[michael9891]

Boring as it may be, everything works perfect every time.

Tell that to all the people who've had to send iPhones back because of issues. And this that complained ios 11 was a mess and slowed their phones, didn't work properly etc. You can get problems with any phone on any OS.

There's no such thing as perfect, especially when it comes to tech. Why not actually give the phone a decent chance and then if you have persistent problems, start a thread detailing them. Rather than 'Had a problem, gave up within a day and went back to a phone I think is boring"

 

[koigirl]

We switched to Note 8 in late September after 8 years with iPhones and had a pretty extreme learning curve. It certainly took at least 2 weeks to adjust to the unfamiliar Android OS. It took a good month to begin to feel really comfortable but now I have no desire to return to iPhone as I love my phone and its features. I don’t think you can truly decide without giving yourself a couple of months for the transition but unfortunately this isn’t feasible with the 14-day return window. I do think that the switch is not feasible or palatable if you are unwilling to do your research, explore settings, and trouble-shoot in those first few months. For example, I would never counsel my tech-averse relatives and friends to try and switch. They are better off staying where they are bc the transition would be too painful. Plus I don’t want to be their go-to tech advisor for each and every issue...

 

[JackieInCo]

I started to use my Galaxy S8 today after having used the iPhone X for more than 2 month.
WTF was my 1st thought !
No way back for now ...

I bought a S8+ in June and a Note 8 on launch. Bought a iPhone 7+ in December and that has been my daily phone ever since. The S8+ was my daily before the 7+ and I just use the Note 8 at home. I love my iPhone with my Apple watches. I never leave home without them.

 

[ozreth]

I don't think anyone is missing the point. I'm another who prefers iOS but has definitely had this issue happen to me, along with many others. Your point was that the phone you're using isn't worth it because of a bug that happened...we're pointing out that by that logic the iphone isn't worth using either because many, many people will tell you they've had the same experience with bugs.

It' just not the most mature or well thought out argument.

 

[Macalicious2011]

Life starts outside your comfort zone.

If I had the same approach to life at the OP I would have moved back to Sweden the second I realised that many homes in the UK don't have mixer taps.

 

[ILowry82]

That was my first LG phone. I recently got a great deal on a original Pixel XL and wow this thing is great! I guess I spoke to soon. No issues with this phone. No persistent notifications to deal with and it absolutely flies.