hi, merry christmas and a happy new year, i received from a friend today an lg korean version f160s, acording to some post, over the internet the specs are
lte and network CDMA800, CDMA1900, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC,
but if you check on lgetool site
http://www.lgtool.net/phones/F160S.html
LG F160S
LG F160S is a GSM phone supported by LGtool.
Instant unlock by IMEI is supported by LGtool for this phone.
And since i have worked with some samsung and motorolas from sk korea, if you flash a compatible version form another model acording to the one that your trying to unlock, if succeded it works on a gsm network.
i believe that sk telecom uses gsm phones but with the imei and unlocking options removed or hidden.
this phone has an imei, so i believe it could work on a gsm system, and if posible can someone please, guide me, on how to remove sk bloatware to be able to input a network unlocking code? or how to change the rom to a compatible one for sim unlocking purposes.
examples
motorola xt910, xt720
samsung shv- e120s, m110s, e210s, e210l. shw- m110s m130k m130l, m190s, m240k, m240s, m440s.
that are from korea, and can be unlocked and used in gsm systems.
thank you very much indeed for your help
I am no expert, but I would be REALLY surprised if that is possible... According to specs, this is not a GSM device, and it makes no sense (to me, at least), that the GSM functionality would exist in hardware, but somehow be "hidden" or disabled in software. As regards to your examples, those are in fact GSM phones - both Motorolas, Samsung E120S, M110S, didn't check further...
kt-Froggy said:
I am no expert, but I would be REALLY surprised if that is possible... According to specs, this is not a GSM device, and it makes no sense (to me, at least), that the GSM functionality would exist in hardware, but somehow be "hidden" or disabled in software. As regards to your examples, those are in fact GSM phones - both Motorolas, Samsung E120S, M110S, didn't check further...
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posting this to just answer and because there is no forum for lte2 here...
f160 / lte2 is a cdma phone just like any other Korean LG phone like F180.
so just pop in the sim and it will work, but you wont get edge.
3g / lte are also dependent on the frequencies of your country and providers.
i had f160 and there is no english counterpart for tghis phone like f180 which has e975. its a decent enough phone, just root and remove the korean apps.
atifsh said:
f160 / lte2 is a cdma phone just like any other Korean LG phone like F180.
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The first part is correct, the second part is not quite so... F160 is indeed a CDMA phone, but very different from F180, which is a GSM device (with WCDMA and LTE as well). The OP's question was about using F160 on GSM networks.
kt-Froggy said:
The first part is correct, the second part is not quite so... F160 is indeed a CDMA phone, but very different from F180, which is a GSM device (with WCDMA and LTE as well). The OP's question was about using F160 on GSM networks.
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which part you didn't get, i had this phone, this is same as f180, you will not get edge, but rest its ok. gsm network works.
atifsh said:
which part you didn't get, i had this phone, this is same as f180, you will not get edge, but rest its ok. gsm network works.
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Calm down, will ya? The part I dont get is that you said youself it's a CDMA phone. F180x models are all listed as GSM devices, but F160x are spec'd as CDMA only. I don't have an F160, and I don't have a reason not to believe you - if you are saying it works on GSM networks, it means the published specs are incorrect, that's it.
kt-Froggy said:
Calm down, will ya? The part I dont get is that you said youself it's a CDMA phone. F180x models are all listed as GSM devices, but F160x are spec'd as CDMA only. I don't have an F160, and I don't have a reason not to believe you - if you are saying it works on GSM networks, it means the published specs are incorrect, that's it.
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lol sometimes its like chating you have no idea what other person is thinking or whats his mood.!
i was pretty normal, perhaps my reply seemed im not.
yes F180 is speced wrong because its similar to E975 so they just put like e975, F180 ... blaa blaa. but it is exact to what gsmarena says for lte2.
atifsh said:
i was pretty normal, perhaps my reply seemed im not.
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Nah, it's all good... Your response did sound a little bit... overexcited, but I sometimes get that, too.
On the topic, though, it's interesting that the phone which is very specifically listed as CDMA only (GSM Arena is one example, but other places have the same apecs) actually works on GSM networks... It does sound like it's similar to the F180 family then.
thanks
hi thank you very much for the guide anad help,
as for the example of the motorola xt720 motoroi from korea (just to confirm about the options removed),
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589076
unlock korean XT720
Go online and get you unlock code , update you phone to a custom rom you will find plenty of these on this site CM7 i used from J.Y daddy, then place in you sim and you will get request for a unlock code.
"Korean phones have this functionality removed so updating is the only way".
as for the use of the phone just like it is now, i just poped a 900 and 1900mhz claro sim card and, no network code request, but emergency calls only,
in the mobile network menu settings
Network mode
select a LTE/3g network
so unless it has a hidden menu to change bands, i will believe that it's imei in this case is only for LTE non gsm calling at all, or i do need a custom rom to habilitate other options.
i always believe that gsm arena listed 100% accurate specs.
but no, sometimes it says that it is not a gsm device specially, in asian devices, and at the end they turn to be gsm capable.
thanks, any other advice?
atv said:
hi thank you very much for the guide anad help,
as for the example of the motorola xt720 motoroi from korea (just to confirm about the options removed),
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589076
unlock korean XT720
Go online and get you unlock code , update you phone to a custom rom you will find plenty of these on this site CM7 i used from J.Y daddy, then place in you sim and you will get request for a unlock code.
"Korean phones have this functionality removed so updating is the only way".
as for the use of the phone just like it is now, i just poped a 900 and 1900mhz claro sim card and, no network code request, but emergency calls only,
in the mobile network menu settings
Network mode
select a LTE/3g network
so unless it has a hidden menu to change bands, i will believe that it's imei in this case is only for LTE non gsm calling at all, or i do need a custom rom to habilitate other options.
i always believe that gsm arena listed 100% accurate specs.
but no, sometimes it says that it is not a gsm device specially, in asian devices, and at the end they turn to be gsm capable.
thanks, any other advice?
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inshort
F160 will work on gsm sim if its not carrier locked for some reason. (mine was not, no code request or anything)
F160 will work with GPRS but not EDGE on gsm sim.
F160 will work on 3G if the frequencies match with the carrier in use.
custom ROM or Stock, doesn't matter. hidden menu is same as for e975, search for it.
dont want to be rude, but we have enough talk about the phone here, you can find info elsewhere.
you can always talk in General section but not in device specific forum.
hi
atifsh said:
inshort
F160 will work on gsm sim if its not carrier locked for some reason. (mine was not, no code request or anything)
F160 will work with GPRS but not EDGE on gsm sim.
F160 will work on 3G if the frequencies match with the carrier in use.
custom ROM or Stock, doesn't matter. hidden menu is same as for e975, search for it.
dont want to be rude, but we have enough talk about the phone here, you can find info elsewhere.
you can always talk in General section but not in device specific forum.
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hi thank you very much indeed for your time and help
dont want to be rude, i asked for help and guide, for me and others in my case.
this is the best forum for my belief, and wish, to ask to the world's best, not elsewhere
my mistake, i assume that the title, was indeed the appropriate, but seems i was wrong.
so maybe i can find info elsewhere, or talk in another general section, not in a device specific forum,
as you kindly suggest.
LG Optimus G (International) > Optimus G General > [Q] Korean F160s
For South Korea Also known as LG Optimus LTE II, LG F160S, LG F160K, LG F160L
take care, sorry to bother, and as the first post, merry Christmas and happy new year.
atv
Please tell me about F160
atifsh said:
posting this to just answer and because there is no forum for lte2 here...
f160 / lte2 is a cdma phone just like any other Korean LG phone like F180.
so just pop in the sim and it will work, but you wont get edge.
3g / lte are also dependent on the frequencies of your country and providers.
i had f160 and there is no english counterpart for tghis phone like f180 which has e975. its a decent enough phone, just root and remove the korean apps.
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I am buying F160 but saw that it is CDMA. Please tell me can it support GSM sim of India. Its urgent
noni shoni said:
I am buying F160 but saw that it is CDMA. Please tell me can it support GSM sim of India. Its urgent
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Yes it will support gsm, data (3g / edge )you have to see for yourself, GPRS should work with correct APN.
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Unfortunately LG has been quiet about launching an unlocked version of the G3 in the US.
Assuming there wont be an Unlocked US model, which one would be better: Korean F400 model or Asia D855 (both 32GB)?
I'm guessing D855 should have less bloat than an unlocked F400 from Korean carriers and perhaps slightly better screen tuning (European/International version is also D855). Suggestions?
-Sweeper_ said:
Unfortunately LG has been quiet about launching an unlocked version of the G3 in the US.
Assuming there wont be an Unlocked US model, which one would be better: Korean F400 model or Asia D855 (both 32GB)?
I'm guessing D855 should have less bloat than an unlocked F400 from Korean carriers and perhaps slightly better screen tuning (European/International version is also D855). Suggestions?
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Korean Model can pick up ATT LTE and I was able to run hotspot apps without rooting or hacking anything. That and the Antennae was a huge plus for me lol
Any other difference?
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Any other difference?
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Im not sure of the radio bands but the Korean model does have a lot of Korean left once you switch it to English. Kind of annoying like in the dialer.
Guest. said:
Im not sure of the radio bands but the Korean model does have a lot of Korean left once you switch it to English. Kind of annoying like in the dialer.
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Thanks. Since both F400 and D855 support my carrier's 3G/LTE bands it all comes down to the other differences likes pre-installed software, screen calibration/tuning and others.
I wonder if anyone tried different G3 models - Korean, European and/or US and would be kind to post some impressions.
question
the f400 and d855 are the same size? found some nice back covers on aliexpress but it says only corean version f400 but they are all the same size no?
Hey,
I have a question about the LG G3 Models, In Israel the only model being sold is the D855, I've seen that the D850 / D851 is cheaper for some reason in some stores in the US.
My question is why is there a big difference between the prices of the D855 and the D850 / D851?
Second question is- Will the D850 / D851 work in Israel? I saw that the LTE bands are different in the models. From what I know is that Israel work with 1800Mhz LTE (Band 3 if I'm correct), In some sites I see that D850 / D851 works with band 3 and some say it doesn't. Would you give me the correct answer? Also about the 3G+2G just to be sure it will work in Israel.
Help me
Lg g3 d850 in israel
koloko12 said:
Hey,
I have a question about the LG G3 Models, In Israel the only model being sold is the D855, I've seen that the D850 / D851 is cheaper for some reason in some stores in the US.
My question is why is there a big difference between the prices of the D855 and the D850 / D851?
Second question is- Will the D850 / D851 work in Israel? I saw that the LTE bands are different in the models. From what I know is that Israel work with 1800Mhz LTE (Band 3 if I'm correct), In some sites I see that D850 / D851 works with band 3 and some say it doesn't. Would you give me the correct answer? Also about the 3G+2G just to be sure it will work in Israel.
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I bought 2 lg g3 that I am taking as gifts to israel on Dec 24th. I ordered both on aliexpress which are both supposed to be D855 model. After flashing firmware and having pRoblems with 1 after flash, I found out it's actually an D850 model that way disguised in a d855 case. I now flashed the proper D850 firmware on it now and it's working in canada now. I hope it will work in israel. I looked at the band's and it looks like it SHOULD work on 4G / lte. 1800 and 2100 are supported in the d850 from what I read. The fact that the Chinese seller flashed a d855 firmware on it and it was working makes me believe it should be fine. I will know soon!
I got d850 and i know nativly it dont zupport wireles charging and no fm radio
D850 works in Israel
JI meant to reply when I came back from Israel in Dec, but got busy. The AT&T D850 I brough over as a gift works in Israel. All Israeli bands are supported and work- 4G too.
koloko12 said:
Hey,
I have a question about the LG G3 Models, In Israel the only model being sold is the D855, I've seen that the D850 / D851 is cheaper for some reason in some stores in the US.
My question is why is there a big difference between the prices of the D855 and the D850 / D851?
Second question is- Will the D850 / D851 work in Israel? I saw that the LTE bands are different in the models. From what I know is that Israel work with 1800Mhz LTE (Band 3 if I'm correct), In some sites I see that D850 / D851 works with band 3 and some say it doesn't. Would you give me the correct answer? Also about the 3G+2G just to be sure it will work in Israel.
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