Though we may have already pegged most of the LG G2’s release date and spec details, the South Korean tech conglomerate announced some more information early this morning. One of the big mysteries surrounding the next-generation device by LG had to do with its cryptic event invitations that hinted at a fingerprint scanner ŕ la Apple’s iPhone 5S. However, it has become apparent that LG’s flagship won’t be carrying technology of that nature.

According to Engadget, courtesy of foreign tech blog Nowhereelse.fr., alleged pages of a leaked manual detailing G2 specifications emerged noting that the device will be without the supposed fingerprint scanner. It does mention, though, that the designated area on the phone’s backplate where the purported fingerprint scanner would be is simply a set of volume control buttons and a  power/lock button.

Fingerprint recognition technology would certainly be an exciting feature for the G2 but it’s lack thereof is not worth crying about. After all, as Engadget continues, the G2 will still carry “a nano-SIM slot… the G2 will offer microSD storage expansion, not to mention a removable 2,610mAh battery.”

As for the specs we can look forward to, LG users and G2 hopefuls should keep an eye out for a burly 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, a crystal clear 5.2-inch LCD display, an unparalleled 3GB of memory, a sharp 13MP camera, and a probable Android 4.2.2 mobile OS. Google did recently unveil its updated Android 4.3 so the G2 may come with an available upgrade.

LG has a press event coming up this week, August 7, so there are sure to be plenty more leaked specs and photos in mere days leading up to the event. The G2 looks to be a viable device on paper and could easily compete with other high-end smartphones in dominating the market like those by Apple and Samsung. LG is known to make crystal clear LCD displays so including one on its smartphone will be a big draw and hopefully bolster the household brand recognition needed to truly compete with Apple and Samsung.