I bought a LG Optimus G phone. The software reads as F180L. But on the back side of the phone model is written as :LG-LS970 (which is i guess sprint). I am not understanding which forum I should follow to use custom ROMS and rooting. This one or of LG optimus G sprint?
ahsanshah said:
I bought a LG Optimus G phone. The software reads as F180L. But on the back side of the phone model is written as :LG-LS970 (which is i guess sprint). I am not understanding which forum I should follow to use custom ROMS and rooting. This one or of LG optimus G sprint?
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Looks like someone flashed an F180 ROM on your LS970 phone (unless the back cover was changed at some point, but the possibility of that is way less, IMO)... While it might work just fine, I would still suggest referring to a Sprint forum for proper info. Flashing another model's ROM on you phone doesn't mean it becomes that model; it's the hardware that dictates requirements and limitations of what you can and can't do... Just for the heck of it, try looking up your IMEI at imei.info -- it should give you the correct model of you phone (but still, sometimes it's not quite accurate).
kt-Froggy said:
Looks like someone flashed an F180 ROM on your LS970 phone (unless the back cover was changed at some point, but the possibility of that is way less, IMO)... While it might work just fine, I would still suggest referring to a Sprint forum for proper info. Flashing another model's ROM on you phone doesn't mean it becomes that model; it's the hardware that dictates requirements and limitations of what you can and can't do... Just for the heck of it, try looking up your IMEI at imei.info -- it should give you the correct model of you phone (but still, sometimes it's not quite accurate).
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imei.info shows F180. It means back cover was changed.
ahsanshah said:
imei.info shows F180. It means back cover was changed.
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Well... I though of that as a possibility, but frankly, I am surprised. In that case, looks like you are in the right place.
kt-Froggy said:
Well... I though of that as a possibility, but frankly, I am surprised. In that case, looks like you are in the right place.
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Yeah am also surprised becasue the phone is just new with box. imei.info might give wrong info as well. I just put IMEI of my another phone and it gave me a completely different model
ahsanshah said:
Yeah am also surprised becasue the phone is just new with box. imei.info might give wrong info as well. I just put IMEI of my another phone and it gave me a completely different model
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OK, the most foolproof way, IMO, would be to check if your phone has a telescopic TV antenna at the top left -- only Korean models have it. Entertaining a crazy idea that someone may have put an LS970 cover on F180 and removed an antenna, or cut a plastic tip off of it (because LS970 cover just doesn't have a cutout for it), there will still be a channel for the antenna at the top left side of the phone under the back cover (you'll have to take it off to confirm).
In my experience, imei.info is usually pretty accurate within a model line -- for example, it showed LG G2 D803 as D800, which is reasonable. But I just checked a IMEI I know for E975, and it was listed as "LG Optimus G", without specific model. My phone is identified as "Swift F180", which is correct. Well... I dunno...
kt-Froggy said:
OK, the most foolproof way, IMO, would be to check if your phone has a telescopic TV antenna at the top left -- only Korean models have it. Entertaining a crazy idea that someone may have put an LS970 cover on F180 and removed an antenna, or cut a plastic tip off of it (because LS970 cover just doesn't have a cutout for it), there will still be a channel for the antenna at the top left side of the phone under the back cover (you'll have to take it off to confirm).
In my experience, imei.info is usually pretty accurate within a model line -- for example, it showed LG G2 D803 as D800, which is reasonable. But I just checked a IMEI I know for E975, and it was listed as "LG Optimus G", without specific model. My phone is identified as "Swift F180", which is correct. Well... I dunno...
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There is no antenna.
I just flashed E975 kdz on it and it works.
At imei.info I put IMEI of my LG-F350L (G pro 2) and it gave me a very model phone of LG. K200. :s
ahsanshah said:
There is no antenna.
I just flashed E975 kdz on it and it works.
At imei.info I put IMEI of my LG-F350L (G pro 2) and it gave me a very model phone of LG. K200. :s
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BTW on xda LG original software download tool I put model as F180 and serial number as IMEI. It gave me F180L30c_00.kdz.
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Noticed that in the info of the phone it says it's a P935, but
if you pop the battery off and you get that little LG sticker there.
It says the FCC ID is BEJP930, and the IC ID is 2703C-P930
wonder if there is any difference between the P930(Bell) and the P935 (Telus)
curious what it actually says on a Bell unit? or someone with a nitro?
just found this link: http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=3339
lists the LG Nitro HD as a BEJP930
It's difference
typhoonk said:
just found this link: http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=3339
lists the LG Nitro HD as a BEJP930
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well, if the FCC classifies it as the same phone then I daresay the rooting and recovery methods used for the P930 and P935 are the same.
My sticker also says FCC: BEJp930
and IC ID : 2703C-p930
Try to root with superoneclick! or whatever the current best method is for acquiring root access on the P930!
I would bet the only real difference is the baseband.
Malnilion said:
I would bet the only real difference is the baseband.
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Telus and Bell use the same network and frequencies.
It has to do with the firmware version...something about derpderpi is not rootable but derpderpH and derpderpJ is?
Forgive the derpderps I have no clue what to put there.
Epyoch said:
It has to do with the firmware version...something about derpderpi is not rootable but derpderpH and derpderpJ is?
Forgive the derpderps I have no clue what to put there.
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oh, derpderpderp derp derp.
how d
typhoonk said:
Noticed that in the info of the phone it says it's a P935, but
if you pop the battery off and you get that little LG sticker there.
It says the FCC ID is BEJP930, and the IC ID is 2703C-P930
wonder if there is any difference between the P930(Bell) and the P935 (Telus)
curious what it actually says on a Bell unit? or someone with a nitro?
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how did you root yours? im trying to root a friends telus p935 lte canadian phone and have had no luck what so ever...
Definitely firmware differences, Telus tends to tamper with their version of phone models before releasing (such as disabling GSM on the HTC Desire, which is bad when you travel).
Luckily, that's easily circumvented on LG devices and is not actually a hardware difference.
stephan moisan said:
how did you root yours? im trying to root a friends telus p935 lte canadian phone and have had no luck what so ever...
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It was kinda a little bit of a pain to understand. But once everythings in place it's a snap.
read carefully -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597488
Hello Everyone. I have purchased a LG G3 D851 (TMobile) unlocked from Dubai and intend to use it at India. I am worried about
1. Are the wireless and NFC chips different from the D855. D855 has 2 connectors while D851 has 4. Can I use D855 Back Panel on the D851 and vice versa.
2. Since it is unlocked, will the updates come from LG or should I wait for T-Mobile to send the updates.
As it is a quadband phone, there should not be any carrier issues.
And finally, why does LG G3 not include wireless charging off the box in USA like they do all over the world?
Your inputs will be much appreciated and will also help fellow xda folks as there is not much of talk about the differences between D851 and D855.
Cheers,
Karthik
Just found out that the D851 does not have any t-mobile markings on the mobile back cover or box. Infact even while switching on there is no t-mobile logo. But the model is LG D851. Is it even possible? Because D851 is the code for t-mobile. Please help clear these doubts.
karthik_freaky said:
Hello Everyone. I have purchased a LG G3 D851 (TMobile) unlocked from Dubai and intend to use it at India. I am worried about
1. Are the wireless and NFC chips different from the D855. D855 has 2 connectors while D851 has 4. Can I use D855 Back Panel on the D851 and vice versa.
2. Since it is unlocked, will the updates come from LG or should I wait for T-Mobile to send the updates.
As it is a quadband phone, there should not be any carrier issues.
And finally, why does LG G3 not include wireless charging off the box in USA like they do all over the world?
Your inputs will be much appreciated and will also help fellow xda folks as there is not much of talk about the differences between D851 and D855.
Cheers,
Karthik
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Just found out that the D851 does not have any t-mobile markings on the mobile back cover or box. Infact even while switching on there is no t-mobile logo. But the model is LG D851. Is it even possible? Because D851 is the code for t-mobile. Please help clear these doubts.
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Im guessing you didnt buy it new with a sealed box.
karthik_freaky said:
Just found out that the D851 does not have any t-mobile markings on the mobile back cover or box. Infact even while switching on there is no t-mobile logo. But the model is LG D851. Is it even possible? Because D851 is the code for t-mobile. Please help clear these doubts.
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I think that this is possible as D851 is also sold for Canadian carriers...
ThePagel said:
Im guessing you didnt buy it new with a sealed box.
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It came in a sealed box. The model number is mentioned as D851 while there is no mention of T-Mobile anywhere on the box or on the mobile.
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I think that this is possible as D851 is also sold for Canadian carriers...
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LG G3 sold in Canada is D852. Please correct me if I am wrong.
If that is the case, LG has started selling generic D851s in America. I even found an user manual for Generic D851 along with the Tmo D851 on their website.
The European model D855 comes with a Qi Compatible back cover. The Indian model D855 comes with a Qi back cover, 1 Year Display Replacement voucher, and Discount voucher worth $160 on G Watch. I wonder why the American version is so basic.
Carriers abroad
I would assume, and I only do this out of assumption, that T-Mobile USA isn't the only one that uses the D851 and the bands that T-Mo uses here is the US is probably used by other carriers elsewhere in the world. If that is the case, then I would think that LG would have saved their money and gave the D851 to carriers abroad that used the same spectrum, minus logos and boot animations.
karthik_freaky said:
It came in a sealed box. The model number is mentioned as D851 while there is no mention of T-Mobile anywhere on the box or on the mobile.
LG G3 sold in Canada is D852. Please correct me if I am wrong.
If that is the case, LG has started selling generic D851s in America. I even found an user manual for Generic D851 along with the Tmo D851 on their website.
The European model D855 comes with a Qi Compatible back cover. The Indian model D855 comes with a Qi back cover, 1 Year Display Replacement voucher, and Discount voucher worth $160 on G Watch. I wonder why the American version is so basic.
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Wow they shafted us on the USA,that's great hookups
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Premium HD app
Thanks for the replies. On first set up of the mobile, I was shocked to find SperSU by Chainfire installed but its still not rooted. The mobile is brand new and has D85110C installed. I cannot find the Update Center (Settings -> About Phone). Please someone tell me what I have got myself into? Thanks.
Your "brand new phone" will not ship with SuperSU. If you don't have the playstore on ur phone, its another sign that phone is not new. LGs update center is also preinstalled.
se1zure31 said:
Your "brand new phone" will not ship with SuperSU. If you don't have the playstore on ur phone, its another sign that phone is not new. LGs update center is also preinstalled.
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LG PC Suite is working now. Playstore is there. Only thing weird was the SuperSU. Do people who unlock contract phones leave SuperSU on the mobile. And I found out that LG G3 Tmo and AT&T models do not have the Update Center visible. Wonder what is wrong with all these American carriers? Stupid, Absolutely Stupid.
Unlocked phone has nothing to do with SuperSU. SuperSU is strictly used for root. Again, T-Mobile, LG, or purchasing an unlocked phone will NOT have SuperSU.
karthik_freaky said:
LG PC Suite is working now. Playstore is there. Only thing weird was the SuperSU. Do people who unlock contract phones leave SuperSU on the mobile. And I found out that LG G3 Tmo and AT&T models do not have the Update Center visible. Wonder what is wrong with all these American carriers? Stupid, Absolutely Stupid.
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The update center is most definitely visible in the settings menu for the US variants of the G3.
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Unlocked phone has nothing to do with SuperSU. SuperSU is strictly used for root. Again, T-Mobile, LG, or purchasing an unlocked phone will NOT have SuperSU.
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Just found out my "Brand New LG G3" is actually rooted. Maybe the seller unlocked it and rooted it up.
cvsolidx17 said:
The update center is most definitely visible in the settings menu for the US variants of the G3.
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Can any AT&T and TMo users confirm whether they have the update software option on their mobile. I have seen a few users complain that it is not available in US Version. Please give your feedback. Thanks.
karthik_freaky said:
Just found out my "Brand New LG G3" is actually rooted. Maybe the seller unlocked it and rooted it up.
Can any AT&T and TMo users confirm whether they have the update software option on their mobile. I have seen a few users complain that it is not available in US Version. Please give your feedback. Thanks.
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I can confirm my US model on T-Mobile has the LG update center. It is in the apps center and is labeled "Update Center."
se1zure31 said:
Unlocked phone has nothing to do with SuperSU. SuperSU is strictly used for root. Again, T-Mobile, LG, or purchasing an unlocked phone will NOT have SuperSU.
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cvsolidx17 said:
The update center is most definitely visible in the settings menu for the US variants of the G3.
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I can confirm my US model on T-Mobile has the LG update center. It is in the apps center and is labeled "Update Center."
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Oh that is great. Is it possible to download the update center as a stand alone app?
Did anyone stop to think that maybe when he signed into google he chose to restore his apps and it downloaded chainfire su from the playstore automagically? Since his phone wasn't rooted it seems logical to me.
Then again my IQ is only three times that of Stephen Hawkings so what would I know. </sarcasm>
yutsoku said:
Did anyone stop to think that maybe when he signed into google he chose to restore his apps and it downloaded chainfire su from the playstore automagically? Since his phone wasn't rooted it seems logical to me.
Then again my IQ is only three times that of Stephen Hawkings so what would I know. </sarcasm>
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Nope might. I have never used SuperSU Chainfire before. Anyways after a chat with LG US officials and after going through the files in the mobile I have found out the below:
1. Rooted Mobile
2. TWRP Installed
3. It has been flashed with LG-D851_Generic.zip (1.02GB)
4. It is indeed LG G3 D851 ( Without any affiliations to T-mobile )
If anyone would like the Generic version I would be happy to upload the file. So may be in some international markets, they are selling Generic Version D851. But it still puzzles me why my seller would root and install TWRP in a generic version.
If you open the back cover do you see D851 printed in white ink on any parts?
jobella said:
If you open the back cover do you see D851 printed in white ink on any parts?
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Yes it does have D851 written on various parts. Photo attached :
I guess it really is a D851 - T Mobile.
Hi I am SERIOUSLY CONFUSED right now. I recently bought an LG G3. The box of the phone says D852, the Phones Model Number in Hardware info says D852. Now the issue arises here. When you take off the rear casing of the phone. It says D850 around the casing. Please help, should I be downloading ROM's for D852 or D850?!?
that's weird. Well just go to setting - about phone - hardware info. Check the model number. Probably that should be the model number for your device. Or, if it is the worst case, yours could be a fake LG phone..
I recently got a LG G3 I believe that is what it is I read that you can not remove the battery from G2 and I can from mine. anyway when I run my imei it comes up as a G2. Only thing I can think of is that the imei has been altered somehow any other ideals on why it comes up as G2. besides it coming up as G2 when imei is ran all comes up clean, but AT&T it says IMEI is not recognized in AT&T. which when booting I see at&t. I was told it is unlocked verizon says Clean (GSM or Activated by other User).
The korean version of the g2 has a removable battery and sd card can post a pic of your phone
Here is photos I have of my phone last one shows model from settings (not sure how to get them to show in post if bbccode will work or not)
http://i.imgur.com/pXXsXdV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vuMyFbh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ByBdRPo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EOO1N2f.png?1
After looking at some videos of the Korean G2 the camera on back looks different the G2 in video shows one flash on right mine has a flash on right and and some other light to the left
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I recently got a LG G3 I believe that is what it is I read that you can not remove the battery from G2 and I can from mine. anyway when I run my imei it comes up as a G2. Only thing I can think of is that the imei has been altered somehow any other ideals on why it comes up as G2. besides it coming up as G2 when imei is ran all comes up clean, but AT&T it says IMEI is not recognized in AT&T. which when booting I see at&t. I was told it is unlocked verizon says Clean (GSM or Activated by other User).
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Check your Imei here http://www.imei.info/
crpowell67 said:
Here is photos I have of my phone last one shows model from settings (not sure how to get them to show in post if bbccode will work or not)
http://i.imgur.com/pXXsXdV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vuMyFbh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ByBdRPo.jpg
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This looks to be lg g3 100%.but the imei CAN be changed and looks like its been done to your device and the imei used looks like is from lg g2 but dont worry i dont thing you will have problems with it.
I believe the imei is changed just wanted to see what others thought. I need to put new back camera in it front works but wanted to double check what I was thinking on the imei. I was also wondering unrelated to this, someone told me all 4glte are unlocked is that true?
Is there a way I can get it back to a G3 IMEI? and why would someone change it?
Recently my G4 h815 was water damage. Is it possible to replace the motherboard with a different version such as a G4 from AT&T or something like that?
Basically will the motherboard of a H810 or HXXX will work properly on a H815?
Kasvinda said:
Recently my G4 h815 was water damage. Is it possible to replace the motherboard with a different version such as a G4 from AT&T or something like that?
Basically will the motherboard of a H810 or HXXX will work properly on a H815?
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i think so, in the G2 if its the same we see refurbished phones that says its a d802 with imei, then after they update frimware and notice funny things . then after reading mother board the phone is a d800/ls980 so he must use those firmwares as thats hes variant.. not d802, so swapping MB's may work.
I dropped my H811 and the display no longer works. I have AirDroid installed, so I can remote access the phone. I did a TiBu backup so not all is lost. I have an ATT variant (H810) and I am wondering if I can swap main boards with that.
duckredbeard said:
I dropped my H811 and the display no longer works. I have AirDroid installed, so I can remote access the phone. I did a TiBu backup so not all is lost. I have an ATT variant (H810) and I am wondering if I can swap main boards with that.
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I think you would easily be able to swap screen s between models
I can confirm that the MoBo from an H811 will work in an H810. My H811 had already been acting up (doubletap to wake wasn't working, display would occasionally come on very very dim, display occasionally didn't come on - would take 4 or 5 power button presses to wake it). I had an extra H810 and put my H811 MoBo in it and it works! Doubletap to wake works again too!