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[OTA Captured] Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 Finally Gets Official KitKat Update

[OTA Captured] Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 Finally Gets Official KitKat Update

August 1, 2014
It's been almost nine months since the LG G Pad 8.3's official release. At about the same time, Google released Android 4.4 KitKat and the LG-manufactured Nexus 5. While the majority of current generation devices have since been updated to Android 4.3 or 4.4, the LG G Pad 8.3 (Verizon variant) has been stuck on 4.2. Luckily, things have...
How to Flash the Leaked 4.4.2 Build onto Your LG G Pad 8.3

How to Flash the Leaked 4.4.2 Build onto Your LG G Pad 8.3

March 24, 2014
The Google Play edition of the LG G Pad 8.3 has had official Android 4.4.2 KitKat for quite some time. Despite this, its vanilla variant still is stuck on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. And although ports of the GPe ROM exist for the standard device, many actually enjoy LG's customizations on the mid-sized tablet.Luckily, XDA Forum Members Aeras76 and aicjofs were...
Learn How to Compile Kernel From Source for the LG G Pad 8.3 GPe

Learn How to Compile Kernel From Source for the LG G Pad 8.3 GPe

January 30, 2014
The LG G Pad 8.3 GPe is probably the only 8-inch tablet that ships with the pure Android experience, making it a standout choice for a growing trend of tablets armed with a screen of around 8 inches. Of course, by getting a GPe device, in this case the G Pad 8.3, one hopes to...
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Updated to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H, OTA Captured!

LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Updated to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H, OTA Captured!

December 16, 2013
A few days ago, we saw the Android 4.4.2 OTA start rolling out for the original two Google Play edition devices: the HTC One GPe and the Samsung Galaxy S 4 GPe. Now, the time has come for the LG G Pad 8.3 GPe as well.The LG G Pad 8.3 was recently added to the...
LG G Pad 8.3 and Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition Devices Now Available

LG G Pad 8.3 and Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition Devices Now Available

December 10, 2013
Two new devices have entered the Google Play edition family. They are the LG G Pad 8.3 and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Curiously, though perhaps indicative of Sony's commitment to provide a true Google experience, they've dropped the Xperia moniker in the Z Ultra.Both devices have landed in the Google Play Store, packing the...