LG Spectrum from Verizon Software Tour

In this video, we are taking a closer look at the software on the LG Spectrum from Verizon.

One would like to believe this dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon smartphone could conquer the Empire. To be, like R2-D2, smart, savvy, and capable of technological feats. But alas, the LG Spectrum suffers from a few fatal flaws. While it's 4.5" screen is bright and brilliant, the underlying Android version has been corrupted by LG's Touchwiz-like skin, and the glossy exterior is beginning to show its dark side.

There is a noticable amount of bloat on the device, very little of which can be removed, unfortunately. And even these applications were plagued with problems. For example, I've never been able to completely launch and use the VZ Navigator - it simply makes the device completely unusable until you reboot. Even the built-in phone dialer crashed at one point, losing a call, but acting like it was still connected (reboot again).

So far, I have been completely unimpressed with the software side of the LG Spectrum. Lag, crashes, and oddities galore have sullied what could have been a good experience. And for the price, this device is quickly slipping off my recommend list.

Stay tuned for our upcoming hardware tour of the LG Spectrum, where we will dig into the phone in more detail.

The LG Spectrum is available for $199 on a 2-year contract from Verizon.

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[xRomeo999]

Thanks for the video. I won't be buying this phone.

[Tamasoleng]

LG is sucks

[youkids123]

I would get this phone, because it has a big and beautiful high resolution display, and a great dual core processor etc...BUT LG had to corrupt it with their horrible and laggy UI. If they just stuck to stock android, this phone would be a LOT better.

[showrider99]

No matter what phone you'd ever have.. the phone will lag with widgets S:

[crossik123456789]

@Tamasoleng

u're uncorrect 

[Maplejacdob]

@TheAjdin1996

wait what lol

[kakumeijun]

A

Q

[raicho20]

@TheAjdin1996 STFU...

[TheAjdin1996]

You don't like this phone?

People in Africa does not have anything to eat..

[serialtoon]

Man that phone is hideous from top to bottom to inside out. These companies need to stop skinning these phones!!

[Mohammadanas614]

Samsung makes nice phones than LG

[persiantube1990]

@Tamasoleng Um... no. I have one and except for the lag it is as good as the galaxy s2 :) Not as good but still it comes close. Everything else works superfast!