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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?
Hi Guys,
I am willing to buy a mid-range smartphone. I have some options like Moto G, Honor 5X, One Plus X etc. But, I want to go with the LG G3 to try my luck., as It'll be upgraded to Marshmallow. I am not sure if I am doing the right thing or not. I need your experienced advice on that.
But, I also can see there are several models of LG G3 here in US:
LG G3 D855 - International Version
LG G3 D851 - T-mobile, US
LG G3 D850 - AT&T, US
LG G3 LS990 - Sprint, US
LG G3 VS985 - Verizon, US
I would like to use it both inside and outside of US. So, if I buy the International version, will I get the 4G LTE support in US? Can I root it and install Custom ROMS in it? Because, I googled it, and I saw, Only, T-mobile version comes with Unlocked Boot-loader. Is it true?
Please, let me know, And, it would be great, if you suggest me some better place to buy this phone online. Thanks in advance.
mpulock said:
Hi Guys,
I am willing to buy a mid-range smartphone. I have some options like Moto G, Honor 5X, One Plus X etc. But, I want to go with the LG G3 to try my luck., as It'll be upgraded to Marshmallow. I am not sure if I am doing the right thing or not. I need your experienced advice on that.
But, I also can see there are several models of LG G3 here in US:
LG G3 D855 - International Version
LG G3 D851 - T-mobile, US
LG G3 D850 - AT&T, US
LG G3 LS990 - Sprint, US
LG G3 VS985 - Verizon, US
I would like to use it both inside and outside of US. So, if I buy the International version, will I get the 4G LTE support in US? Can I root it and install Custom ROMS in it? Because, I googled it, and I saw, Only, T-mobile version comes with Unlocked Boot-loader. Is it true?
Please, let me know, And, it would be great, if you suggest me some better place to buy this phone online. Thanks in advance.
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Check gsm lte bands are listed there for each model. Although the international model has the most custom rom support and has an fm radio. And nop there are no bootloader issues with the g3.
v.konvict said:
Check gsm lte bands are listed there for each model. Although the international model has the most custom rom support and has an fm radio. And nop there are no bootloader issues with the g3.
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Thanks I think I'll go with the International version.
beware of fake D855s and you will not get LTE coverage, at least with AT&T. For these reasons I went with the 851. Good luck
No LTE on the d855 in the USA. Although it really is the best version to go with, be aware of that. In the USA at least, you'll mostly run on HDSAP+ which really is fast enough for a mobile in my opinion. (Usually from 7 to 21 Mb/s)
Hi all,
I am going on a long trip to the UK and Middle East, and want to take my LG G4 with me and use foreign service providers. I am planning on flashing the H815T (Similar to H815 International Version but supports more bands) KDZ file onto my existing LG H812 (Bell Canada) hardware, so I can have support for those frequency bands in the UK and Middle East.
According to my understanding, the H815T rom is compatible with the H812 hardware, as both the Bell Canada and International Versions have the same underlying hardware, but I would gladly appreciate if someone can confirm this. I have attached the phone details below.
Thanks and all the best!
The risk is not worth it ...
BIG_BADASS said:
Hi all,
I am going on a long trip to the UK and Middle East, and want to take my LG G4 with me and use foreign service providers. I am planning on flashing the H815T (Similar to H815 International Version but supports more bands) KDZ file onto my existing LG H812 (Bell Canada) hardware, so I can have support for those frequency bands in the UK and Middle East.
According to my understanding, the H815T rom is compatible with the H812 hardware, as both the Bell Canada and International Versions have the same underlying hardware, but I would gladly appreciate if someone can confirm this. I have attached the phone details below.
Thanks and all the best!
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The risk is not worth it ... It is a lot cheaper to carrier unlock your phone so that you can put any foreign service provider's SIM card in rather than having to buy a new phone when you (hard?) brick it, i.e. ~ $20.00 vs $700.00 (or ~$150.00 on ebay for a used one).
But if you insist ... carry on.
S.
sdembiske said:
The risk is not worth it ... It is a lot cheaper to carrier unlock your phone so that you can put any foreign service provider's SIM card in rather than having to buy a new phone when you (hard?) brick it, i.e. ~ $20.00 vs $700.00 (or ~$150.00 on ebay for a used one).
But if you insist ... carry on.
S.
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I have done so previously with Samsung Galaxy S4 (all had different model numbers), I used to flash different carriers firmware regularly, as I travel quite often. Just wondering whether the same is true for LG.
Thanks!
Unfortunately ...
BIG_BADASS said:
I have done so previously with Samsung Galaxy S4 (all had different model numbers), I used to flash different carriers firmware regularly, as I travel quite often. Just wondering whether the same is true for LG.
Thanks!
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Unfortunately ... because you cannot unlock the H812's bootloader (at this point in time, any way), you cannot safely flash different firmware in the same way you did with your Samsung. Unlocking your carrier so you can replace your SIM card with foreign providers and if you wish, installing steadfasterX's TWRP-in-FisH to have a custom recovery is about it for now. If and when steadfasterX completes his efidroid port to LG G4 locked devices (he's working on it now for unlocked devices), then you may be able to install different firmwares.
All of us H812 owners as well as many others are in the same boat.
Safe travels,
S.
BIG_BADASS said:
Hi all,
I am going on a long trip to the UK and Middle East, and want to take my LG G4 with me and use foreign service providers. I am planning on flashing the H815T (Similar to H815 International Version but supports more bands) KDZ file onto my existing LG H812 (Bell Canada) hardware, so I can have support for those frequency bands in the UK and Middle East.
According to my understanding, the H815T rom is compatible with the H812 hardware, as both the Bell Canada and International Versions have the same underlying hardware, but I would gladly appreciate if someone can confirm this. I have attached the phone details below.
Thanks and all the best!
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I read so much of bands because of Xiaomi phones. I don't think it would work. You need hardware for bands
yener90 said:
I read so much of bands because of Xiaomi phones. I don't think it would work. You need hardware for bands
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Can you confirm that frequency bands are hardware based?
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Can you confirm that frequency bands are hardware based?
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For Xiaomi yes: they unlocked the bands, still couldn't get running. I can't tell for LG, maybe every LG uses same antenna or they using different antennas. Check out, if your phone requires special antenna, then you now for sure. Just check that out, before you spend your time on this.
yener90 said:
For Xiaomi yes: they unlocked the bands, still couldn't get running. I can't tell for LG, maybe every LG uses same antenna or they using different antennas. Check out, if your phone requires special antenna, then you now for sure. Just check that out, before you spend your time on this.
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So if they are hardware based, then howcome when you unlock the phone, it suddenly supports all the bands? Also by antenna, do you mean the GSM transmitter and receiver?
BIG_BADASS said:
Hi all,
I am going on a long trip to the UK and Middle East, and want to take my LG G4 with me and use foreign service providers. I am planning on flashing the H815T (Similar to H815 International Version but supports more bands) KDZ file onto my existing LG H812 (Bell Canada) hardware, so I can have support for those frequency bands in the UK and Middle East.
According to my understanding, the H815T rom is compatible with the H812 hardware, as both the Bell Canada and International Versions have the same underlying hardware, but I would gladly appreciate if someone can confirm this. I have attached the phone details below.
Thanks and all the best!
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Did u make it
New firmware update via LG Bridge - 4.24 GB - it was not available via OTA.
Hoping for some camera and speed improovments.
Weird, it reverted me back to 10e firmware. Now with OTA I got back to 10g. Data was not lost. Still july security patch.
Downloading it right now!
Changelog
Improved call and data connection quality.
42406 Ah, dual screens and mains from 0006 Am
Steed Orser Bibashi Cucumber Wide Mode Feature
Was added.
ㆍ Users can directly
A feature was added.
* The Steady Cam feature has been added to the camera.
B10 Blur when shooting at 16: 9 (6068) resolution
Bowing = Beatty
: Always up to date
The lounge effect has been the main.
ㆍ 6146 [001 carkit improves compatibility with sound equipment
It is.
~ 8146 [00 \ compatibility with vehicles has been improved
Screenshot attached
Dedicated steady cam is here:highfive:
INSAAAAANE STEADY 4K60FPS
INSANE!!!!
Just check out LG V50 4K 60 fps super steady mode after today update.
https://youtu.be/87oxwiS3eek
https://youtu.be/4k9gFrJzkBw
Just watch 4K 60 FPS super steady mode!
http://www.mediafire.com/file/vwg4i9jennior3v/20190829_164313.mp4/file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/vw1s8u9g0fqlp3w/20190829_165507.mp4/file
Sorry for silly question but I am not so intelligent. What's the difference in hardware between Korean and European version? Why I cannot flash both using the same rom? What's disadvantages in Korean version if I will use phone in United Kingdom? Please explain me that clearly in the simplest possible way because I am mentally limited (very limited communication abilities and interpersonal skills) and I have never use lg phone. I will buy v50 to replace my daily driver Pixel 2 xl.
Thanks
Grimm-reaper said:
Sorry for silly question but I am not so intelligent. What's the difference in hardware between Korean and European version? Why I cannot flash both using the same rom? What's disadvantages in Korean version if I will use phone in United Kingdom? Please explain me that clearly in the simplest possible way because I am mentally limited (very limited communication abilities and interpersonal skills) and I have never use lg phone. I will buy v50 to replace my daily driver Pixel 2 xl.
Thanks
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Hardware, I think none. Not sure about the 5g thing.
Bloatware, very few Korean symbols when using English language with Korean firmware, more languages on the European (I need Romanian), VOLTE and VoWiFi might not work on Korean. Who knows about 5g? But in essence it is the Bloatware. I had an LG g7 Hong Kong edition, and changed to European. It was way faster and better for me. Maybe there are some services in the background that are trying to connect to some Korean servers and the connection is poor. Try open lge. Co. Kr to see my point.
But keep in mind that we dont have a working common. DLL to make cross flashing. Be patient, maybe in a month or 2 is released.
If you'll buy the Korean version and get some lag, just check my tutorial.
May I ask, do you had an LG phone before?
I have never had proper LG smartphone just kp500 about 10 years ago. At begins of Android everything was different. WiFi calling and VoLTE are quite important for me. V50 is intended to use with China Mobile link which use EE network. EE supports WiFi calling without any app or modification in firmware even if my primary network is China Mobile. I am concerned that WiFi calling will work on V50 only if will be flashed local software but We don't know when it will be possible. I doubt that they add support for Korean variant although EE supports most devices so maybe WiFi calling is divorced with firmware (?). Both WiFi calling and volte works flawlessly on my Pixel 2 XL bought from Google store. WiFi calling is very useful. I really like to use on V50 WiFi calling, but volte isn't must have feature. I don't know how it work on EE in UK. I am considering change network. China Mobile spy a lot and overhearing another reason my great hate to communism but they are still the cheapest and EE has great coverage. In the worst case I could change my network to keep using 4g features on V50 if somebody confirm that V50 in Korean variant is fully (WiFi calling, VoLTE) working in UK on any network.
Lg is testing android 10 beta for v50 from v11 which is current software number to v17a
Grimm-reaper said:
I have never had proper LG smartphone just kp500 about 10 years ago. At begins of Android everything was different. WiFi calling and VoLTE are quite important for me. V50 is intended to use with China Mobile link which use EE network. EE supports WiFi calling without any app or modification in firmware even if my primary network is China Mobile. I am concerned that WiFi calling will work on V50 only if will be flashed local software but We don't know when it will be possible. I doubt that they add support for Korean variant although EE supports most devices so maybe WiFi calling is divorced with firmware (?). Both WiFi calling and volte works flawlessly on my Pixel 2 XL bought from Google store. WiFi calling is very useful. I really like to use on V50 WiFi calling, but volte isn't must have feature. I don't know how it work on EE in UK. I am considering change network. China Mobile spy a lot and overhearing another reason my great hate to communism but they are still the cheapest and EE has great coverage. In the worst case I could change my network to keep using 4g features on V50 if somebody confirm that V50 in Korean variant is fully (WiFi calling, VoLTE) working in UK on any network.
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If you are that much in VoWiFi, it's quite possible not to work with the korean firmware.
Anyway, I do recommend to buy the V50, IMO best phone on the planet.
trouble. said:
Lg is testing android 10 beta for v50 from v11 which is current software number to v17a
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Hello, Trouble!
I am on v11m august Android 9 which gave me 4k 60fps with Super Steady Mode.
How can I install the v17a? Where to look for it?
L. E. It seems v17a is for G8 and, yes, v18a is for v50. Thx, searching for downloading it right now.
Nothing found. Maybe it will leak in the next days. ?
On Korean V50 from eBay I will have some bloatware. I didn't even suspect that flashing clear firmware for European unlocked variant is as difficult or impossible. LG makes flashing very complicated. It sounds very bad for me. I understand that I can forget about VoLTE and WiFi calling. I hope that at least NFC payment will work in UK. Is it any other disadvantages of using Korean variant in UK? Thanks
Grimm-reaper said:
On Korean V50 from eBay I will have some bloatware. I didn't even suspect that flashing clear firmware for European unlocked variant is as difficult or impossible. LG makes flashing very complicated. It sounds very bad for me. I understand that I can forget about VoLTE and WiFi calling. I hope that at least NFC payment will work in UK. Is it any other disadvantages of using Korean variant in UK? Thanks
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1. Check screenshots for bloatware. There are only 4 apps. The one on the bottom was with problems for me. I had to disable also it's permissions and write to system setting turned to No. My phone was laggy because of it. Now it's rocket!
2. It's a matter of weeks until we will be able to flash firmwares.
3. Then you'll have VoLTE and vowifi
4. Nfc not only works, but it also have card cloning. You can pay anywhere. I mean anywhere! However LG Pay app is not supported in my country. Maybe it works in UK. I am using third party apps for payment. Check screenshots.
5. No other disadvantages.
Inerent said:
Hello, Trouble!
I am on v11m august Android 9 which gave me 4k 60fps with Super Steady Mode.
How can I install the v17a? Where to look for it?
L. E. It seems v17a is for G8 and, yes, v18a is for v50. Thx, searching for downloading it right now.
Nothing found. Maybe it will leak in the next days. ?
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It's not uploaded yet. Plus lg didn't add android 10 features in beta version
Thanks you all for explain how difficult is flashing branded version from carrier. Finally I bought G8s thinQ from local UK stock. Phone is absolutely brilliant and I really love this device. It has the only one disadvantage. Screen resolution is FHD+ and it really hurts my eyes, when I compare with my old Pixel 2 XL I feel extremely disappointed. The difference is huge. When I firstly noticed blurred tiny fonts I thought that cl something must be broken. I was cleaning screen few times, but it didn't help so I was looking in settings how to setup full resolution or disable option which cause blurred text unsuccessfully. Pixel 2 XL has low quality screen but believe me I prefer poor WHQD screen then even the best FHD screen as I read a lot and I am use to scroll pdf documents. Currently all Korean V50 thinQ in low price are gone. I don't know what to do. I love this phone but hate screen in this phone. I will probably send it back although it's (proper) amazing phone.
I *will* root it (lots of experience with other manufacturers devices), and flash whatever (firmware, etc.) in order to get it to work on an MVNO (currently using USMobile for old phone).
* Would like it to work on a Verizon-capable MVNO.
* T-Mobile is a distant second choice, but still acceptable in my location.
I see that these are available, but with flashing I know that many limitations can be avoided (of course the hardware/radio/frequency bands dictate).
A nice comparison (brief below) from gsmarena.com with the EM, ULM, and VLM variants selected https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.ph...ne2=9115&idPhone3=9115#g710em,g710ulm,g710vmp
G710EM - Global market
G710EMW - China, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong
G710EAW - Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore
G710ULM - USA, unlocked model
G710VMP - Verizon
G710PM - Sprint
G710AWM - Canada
The ULM and the VMP variants show no differences in frequency bands, and the EM one shows more frequency bands.
I've spent a *lot* of time trying to figure this out (hours and hours, maybe I'm too thick? or can't see the forest for the trees), but am still confused.
Any help is much appreciated.
TiTiB said:
I *will* root it (lots of experience with other manufacturers devices), and flash whatever (firmware, etc.) in order to get it to work on an MVNO (currently using USMobile for old phone).
* Would like it to work on a Verizon-capable MVNO.
* T-Mobile is a distant second choice, but still acceptable in my location.
I see that these are available, but with flashing I know that many limitations can be avoided (of course the hardware/radio/frequency bands dictate).
A nice comparison (brief below) from gsmarena.com with the EM, ULM, and VLM variants selected https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.ph...ne2=9115&idPhone3=9115#g710em,g710ulm,g710vmp
G710EM - Global market
G710EMW - China, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong
G710EAW - Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore
G710ULM - USA, unlocked model
G710VMP - Verizon
G710PM - Sprint
G710AWM - Canada
The ULM and the VMP variants show no differences in frequency bands, and the EM one shows more frequency bands.
I've spent a *lot* of time trying to figure this out (hours and hours, maybe I'm too thick? or can't see the forest for the trees), but am still confused.
Any help is much appreciated.
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If you want to root your phone, then you should steer clear of the T-Mobile variant. Till this day they still haven't unlocked the phones bootloader. You can buy any variant you want, just not the T-Mobile version.
billclintonwong said:
If you want to root your phone, then you should steer clear of the T-Mobile variant. Till this day they still haven't unlocked the phones bootloader. You can buy any variant you want, just not the T-Mobile version.
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Great info, thanks! For clarity, do you mean the ULM model? iirc it's the one with the T-Mobile bands; not sure of the ones for the Asian markets, but I'm pretty sure they don't have compatible radios for the U.S.
I'm actually going with the Samsung A70; mostly for screen size, partly because of my familiarity with Samsung devices—both good and bad. Unfortunately, it seems I'm passing on a great phone in the G7 ThinQ, but will be back if the A70 thing doesn't work out.
Thanks again
billclintonwong said:
If you want to root your phone, then you should steer clear of the T-Mobile variant. Till this day they still haven't unlocked the phones bootloader. You can buy any variant you want, just not the T-Mobile version.
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How do you unlock the Canadian one? I see no info on that one anywhere. All guides refer to the European one.
Noboty said:
How do you unlock the Canadian one? I see no info on that one anywhere. All guides refer to the European one.
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You can't, LG only allows limited number of specific models to be bootloader unlocked, see list here:
https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
Hi,
im on the same boat as to which version to buy and whats suitable for the UK carriers.
What is the difference between the ULM/TM versions as it seems these are the only ones on fleabay that i have an option to buy! Do we stay away from the both versions or can we buy the ULM?
cheers
LG G7 ThinQ G710ULM or LG G7 ThinQ Verizon G710VMP or LG G7 ThinQ G710PM...the latter being the cheapest out of the 3 options.
Which one is best to buy for Virgin UK carrier?
Also, which phone would you choose between the LG G7 and the LG v30+???
Cheers
Anyone?
no one?
do i need to create my own thread?
Nenhuma.
billclintonwong said:
If you want to root your phone, then you should steer clear of the T-Mobile variant. Till this day they still haven't unlocked the phones bootloader. You can buy any variant you want, just not the T-Mobile version.
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That stinks, I'm on T-mobile and want VoLTE and VoWifi as options, and as I understand it these will only work on LGs with carrier branded firmware that supports it. I've heard some variants can be flashed to others. Can, say, a VZ or AT&T variant be flashed with T-mobile's firmware and work properly?
Dishe said:
That stinks, I'm on T-mobile and want VoLTE and VoWifi as options, and as I understand it these will only work on LGs with carrier branded firmware that supports it. I've heard some variants can be flashed to others. Can, say, a VZ or AT&T variant be flashed with T-mobile's firmware and work properly?
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No not with t mobile firmware you would never want to do that. There is almost 100% some way to do it with root
antintin said:
No not with t mobile firmware you would never want to do that. There is almost 100% some way to do it with root
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What do you mean? Make volte and vowifi work with a different carrier firmware using root? I'm under the impression that's not possible, or at least it hasn't been with other phones.