So switched to ATT from TMO and when I did I got a g3 at ATT... then I find out the bootloader is locked... annoying but not a deal breaker.... then I put it on my Qi charger and it doesnt charge... I check the back and notice it only has NFC so I figure I need to buy a new back... no luck... ATT went with PAM instead of Qi...
So on to my issues...
Should I go to TMO and buy an g3? From what I understand the bootloader is unlocked and it uses Qi. Am I correct?
Lastly with everyone reading this probably already having a g3... if you had to do it again would you buy a g3 right now? If not then please explain.
I do plan to also buy a Samsung Note Edge but cash price is going to be high and uncertain about ATT with the locked bootloaders etc. So that might be a device I will have to wait till a confirmed unlock happens for the bootloader for the att variety.
So i was wondering if i could change my tmobile lg g3 into the d855 version since everything is for the d855.
Nothing short of buying the D855 will get that for you.
Simply, NO
Well that sucks i use to change varient on my htc one to any one that i like.
Why would you want to? For lollipop? Don't bother with all that if so, just wait.
Lets hope tmobile will release it asap
Well most likely US carriers will be a little while longer. It almost always takes longer for us because of carrier regulations. Also Im sure tmobile will also be adding VoLTE in the update so that maybe could make it take longer as well.
Hey I'm looking for help deciding on phone. I have the UNLOCKED T-mobile G3 right now on AT&T. I had before it the HTC One M8 and the GS5 Active. the G3 is a really awesome phone but the signal is really bad on it. I'm constantly seeing, "Can not send message. Will send when service is available." Not word for word but you get the point. Someone will call me and my phone won't even ring. I have kids. I can't just not have a phone with bad signal not matter if it is an awesome phone. Not sure if It's because it's a T-mobile phone or what.
Anyway, so I'm going to trade my phone. I can upgrade in July so it's not like I have to wait long.
The phones I could trade my phone for are the GS5/GS5 Active, Note 3, OnePlus One, HTC One M8, Moto X 2nd gen. I want to trade my phone with one that I don't feel like I'm getting screwed.. I loved the M8 and the ability to root and rom it but the camera really sucks. I think my blackjack 2 took better pictures. I had the S4 also and the Note 3 is kind of like a bigger version of it so I might want something more up to date. Also I can't root or rom a samsung device anymore it seems.
Can people chime in and let me know what phone to choose and if they have any other suggestions? Thanks.
kflynn2732 said:
Hey I'm looking for help deciding on phone. I have the UNLOCKED T-mobile G3 right now on AT&T. I had before it the HTC One M8 and the GS5 Active. the G3 is a really awesome phone but the signal is really bad on it. I'm constantly seeing, "Can not send message. Will send when service is available." Not word for word but you get the point. Someone will call me and my phone won't even ring. I have kids. I can't just not have a phone with bad signal not matter if it is an awesome phone. Not sure if It's because it's a T-mobile phone or what.
Anyway, so I'm going to trade my phone. I can upgrade in July so it's not like I have to wait long.
The phones I could trade my phone for are the GS5/GS5 Active, Note 3, OnePlus One, HTC One M8, Moto X 2nd gen. I want to trade my phone with one that I don't feel like I'm getting screwed.. I loved the M8 and the ability to root and rom it but the camera really sucks. I think my blackjack 2 took better pictures. I had the S4 also and the Note 3 is kind of like a bigger version of it so I might want something more up to date. Also I can't root or rom a samsung device anymore it seems.
Can people chime in and let me know what phone to choose and if they have any other suggestions? Thanks.
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have you checked your APN settings, I have my TMO G3 running on ATT with zero signal issues what so ever.....
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Can people chime in and let me know what phone to choose and if they have any other suggestions? Thanks.
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It might be ATT. Just switched from ATT to T-Mobile and have better coverage where I need it. I think T-Mobile has better building punctuation than ATT in some areas,not sure if it's the LTE bands or what.
I went from no signal in work to 3 bars. Using a G3 right now, love the phone.
OK, so I have an opportunity to get an LG G5 LS992 Sprint model today for a decent price (under $60), with box, original cable, charger, accessories, 2 or 3 cases, looks to be in fairly good condition from the pictures. The girl selling it doesn't know how to answer most of the questions I have so certainly I can't get her to tell me what the ROM installed is by looking at the Settings - About phone info.
So here's my question: been doing some research today into the current situation and from what I gather, Sprint, in their infinite greedy and stupidity as usual, has found a way to block the ability to unlock the SIM for use with other carriers like T-Mobile (my carrier of choice). Apparently this started with ZVC and I have no idea which specific version of Android that is since there's a bunch of them around but I'm going to presume it's at least Android 7.0 Nougat.
I'm going to presume that if this phone does not have ZVC on it then it's safe to also presume that I would be able to do the SIM unlock and make use of it with T-Mobile so if anyone out there might be able to answer that I'd be eternally grateful.
As stated, I have no idea what firmware is currently on the device, unfortunately, I sure hope it's not ZVC or anything later, guess I'll find out later today when I meet up with this person.
Dammit, Sprint, what the hell are you people doing?
I am looking to get this phone and needed some advice. I haven't bought a cellular branded phone for a long while. I usually go with the USA Factory unlocked version. On this phone is the cellular named stamped on the back of the phone? I know the model for the USA Unlocked version is G820QM (with a 7 at the end at times) but it is honestly harder to find. What does everyone recommend on this phone in regards to getting the cellular branded one or should I keep trying to find the USA Unlocked version? What about bloatware with the different cellular branded ones? How is that? Can you get rid of the bloatware? I also like what I call the LG Branded ones as they get the updates faster do they not? Please help me. I am looking for a phone and this one stuck out at me unless someone suggests a different phone with similar specs to this one? Thanks so much! :good:
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I am looking to get this phone and needed some advice. I haven't bought a cellular branded phone for a long while. I usually go with the USA Factory unlocked version. On this phone is the cellular named stamped on the back of the phone? I know the model for the USA Unlocked version is G820QM (with a 7 at the end at times) but it is honestly harder to find. What does everyone recommend on this phone in regards to getting the cellular branded one or should I keep trying to find the USA Unlocked version? What about bloatware with the different cellular branded ones? How is that? Can you get rid of the bloatware? I also like what I call the LG Branded ones as they get the updates faster do they not? Please help me. I am looking for a phone and this one stuck out at me unless someone suggests a different phone with similar specs to this one? Thanks so much! :good:
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Unsure where you're from, but stay away from the AT&T unlocked model (my model G820UM), I'm from the UK and ordered one, big mistake, AT&T does not send any update to their phones if they are not using an AT&T SIM card in the US, some users have been successful in updating they're OS, by just using a AT&T SIM card outside of the US, some haven't and I haven't tried it, because I don't want to waste more money on a SIM card when the results are not 100% guaranteed.
There is no way of cross flashing a different ROM, so you will be stuck without updates, until someone finds a way of cross flashing a ROM from an unlocked model. I'm checking this forum regularly hoping some has found a solution, but nothing so far
If you are in the US and on AT&T then it will fine, bloatware (which is a lot) can be removed/disabled easily
Honestly, for the price I paid (£280), I think the Xiaomi Mi9 would have been a better option, similar specs, updates every 2 months and you're able to unlock bootloader, not the best process to unlock the bootloader, but still possible (just need to wait for permission from Xiaomi which could take a few weeks), you'll be missing out on the best headphone jack, better cameras (not by much) and better battery life, for a similar price I think this is the best deal for snapdragon 855 phone.
If you don't mind paying a bit more and want the same features as the G8, go for the Samsung S10.
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Unsure where you're from, but stay away from the AT&T unlocked model (my model G820UM), I'm from the UK and ordered one, big mistake, AT&T does not send any update to their phones if they are not using an AT&T SIM card in the US, some users have been successful in updating they're OS, by just using a AT&T SIM card outside of the US, some haven't and I haven't tried it, because I don't want to waste more money on a SIM card when the results are not 100% guaranteed.
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Have you tried updating after taking out the SIM card?
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Have you tried updating after taking out the SIM card?
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Yep no luck, I've sold the phone, I was wasting too much time trying to find a solution, so just sold it and claimed my sanity back xD
Going back to the trusty Xperia 5, timely updates and great software and they are going for around £260 so easily recommended.
That's too bad, AT&T must be interfering, because I just purchased an unlocked G8 in Canada, and it updated to 10 over WiFi, before I inserted a SIM from my carrier (Bell Mobility). Phone was not on Bell originally.
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That's too bad, AT&T must be interfering, because I just purchased an unlocked G8 in Canada, and it updated to 10 over WiFi, before I inserted a SIM from my carrier (Bell Mobility). Phone was not on Bell originally.
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Yep, this a AT&T "feature", want updates? Buy at AT&T SIM card and use it in the US, guess they don't want anyone outside the US to use their products, unsure why, but it is what it is...
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Unsure where you're from, but stay away from the AT&T unlocked model (my model G820UM), I'm from the UK and ordered one, big mistake, AT&T does not send any update to their phones if they are not using an AT&T SIM card in the US, some users have been successful in updating they're OS, by just using a AT&T SIM card outside of the US, some haven't and I haven't tried it, because I don't want to waste more money on a SIM card when the results are not 100% guaranteed.
There is no way of cross flashing a different ROM, so you will be stuck without updates, until someone finds a way of cross flashing a ROM from an unlocked model. I'm checking this forum regularly hoping some has found a solution, but nothing so far
If you are in the US and on AT&T then it will fine, bloatware (which is a lot) can be removed/disabled easily
Honestly, for the price I paid (£280), I think the Xiaomi Mi9 would have been a better option, similar specs, updates every 2 months and you're able to unlock bootloader, not the best process to unlock the bootloader, but still possible (just need to wait for permission from Xiaomi which could take a few weeks), you'll be missing out on the best headphone jack, better cameras (not by much) and better battery life, for a similar price I think this is the best deal for snapdragon 855 phone.
If you don't mind paying a bit more and want the same features as the G8, go for the Samsung S10.
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Is 10 really that big a deal from 9? I have 9 on my phone i could care less if it gets 10 and I am pretty sure it wont , lol
I feel like if we have temp root then it's only a matter of time before we get TWRP and roms. I just picked up an AT&T model for $178. Not sure if it's unlocked, but fairly easy through AT&T. Just worried if we have an exploit, updating to 10 might invalidate it.
I come from PS3/xbox 360 hacking, haha.