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Rogers New Updates for HTC dream/Magic

I got a txt message from rogers saying that an update is available for the 911 calling issue, and dis update also includes the SenseUI,
now how will dis effect on the rooted HTC Dream phones
shud I unroot the phone to get dis update
or will CyanogenMod give us a new update with SenseUI

yeah i got that txt msg too, said somethign about the internet going down too

The 911 issue is fixed in all 1.6 roms including cyanogenmod. If you want SenseUI then flash a rom that has that in it. This really doesn't change anything for rooted users except that we will get a credit on our bill.
Rogers update instructions said:
You will be compensated automatically for this inconvenience with a credit of one month of data fees.
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Yay

EkostonS said:
yeah i got that txt msg too, said somethign about the internet going down too
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Mine still works. Maybe because I'm rooted its fine?

beav_35 said:
The 911 issue is fixed in all 1.6 roms including cyanogenmod. If you want SenseUI then flash a rom that has that in it. This really doesn't change anything for rooted users except that we will get a credit on our bill.
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yas we vl get a credit
by the way im getting my magic on monday so i vl have the update in dat
is da internet goes down for a month o wht

My worry is that Rogers will shut off internet access to our rooted Dreams untill we install this patch, regardless of whether we need it or not. Any word on whether this will screw over rooted phones?

the text I got on my magic said:
"In order to help ensure 911 calls are completed internet access will be temporarily disabled..... To minimize loss of internet service please complete your software update immediately. Upon completion, internet access will be re enabled within 24 hours."
Does that mean until I update I don't get internet. Its okay with the magic but My dream has a different MOD so I can't exactly update it :S does that mean I wont be be able to to use my data :S ever...

thats my worry with the txt i got, i called rogers and said i had 1.6 software already and he said the internet shouldnt be an issue then. we will see i guess..
says the "internet will be effective as of 01/24/2010 6:00am EST."

Here is wht Mary from rogers says abt the update
Hi There. Just wanted to jump in to clarify one point. Data will not be disabled until tomorrow - Sunday, January 24 - at 6am for those who have not updated their device with the 911 fix. With safety being the highest priority, this was a necessary step to ensure 911 calls will complete on all devices.
If you are currently having issues, I suggest you call Technical Support.
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so vl have to wait until 2moro to find out whether is it really necessary for us rooted users to do dis update

fzlhmt said:
Here is wht Mary from rogers says abt the update
so vl have to wait until 2moro to find out whether is it really necessary for us rooted users to do dis update
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I think you have to wait till Monday to find out. Everybodies internet will be shut off tomorrow regardless of root or not. It will be off for 24 hours. Question is, will those of us who have rooted have internet access on Monday.
According to this thread
Originally Posted by srlee
Rogers says they check build number of 1.89 or higher and if it is not you MUST upgrade , been told that twice now.
Just got off phone, spoke to someone at Rogers office of the president, he said there are no exceptions. If you don't have Rogers Build Number greater than 1.89 , you will lose internet access.
Fix would be to replace build number in prop file with a rogers style build number
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AFAIK, there is only 1 Magic rom that would pass that test.

fzlhmt said:
AFAIK, there is only 1 Magic rom that would pass that test.
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so us with rooted dreams are screwed.. we have to unroot and do the update and cant root again till there are roms that will pass it?

fzlhmt said:
Here is wht Mary from rogers says abt the update
so vl have to wait until 2moro to find out whether is it really necessary for us rooted users to do dis update
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hmm well it seems that its past 6am and I still have data and I didn't update yet so might be safe.

Connection just dropped on internet.
CM latest
HTC Dream
Winnipeg
Edit: Rebooted phone, Works again?

Connection still up here
HTC Dream
manup456 2.1
Winnipeg

Ok, no crying wolf, I've verified on my end, in Winnipeg, My data connection 2/3G is dead :/

Data down on Vancouver Island Bc
Only time will tell now if they let us back on without their dumb update.

hrrrm.. still have internet connection, but showing "h" where 3g used to be on top bar.
for those of you wondering, yes, this is a "perfect" spl
here's whati saw when i went into fast boot:
pvt 32b ship s-on d
hboot 1.33.0010
cpld-4
radio 3.22.26.17
june 2 2009, 21:33:16
and for those techie types out there
baseband ver: 62.59s.20.23u_3.22.26.17
Kernal ver:2.6.27-d5acf552 [email protected] #12
build# 1.89.631.1 146733 cl#94714 release-keys

About Rogers service interruption
I think my biggest issue is with this "RogersMary" person on the AndroidForums, and the conflicting information I get from phoning tech support vs. her (is she an official support person? She inferrs she is by her ID and the tone of her posts but I wonder...).
Here is my "911 Saga" w/ Rogers:
* get a series of French and english SMS from Rogers: first to diable GPS to make sure 911 works, then that an update is available at rogers.com that is mandatory--it says internet would be shut off for up to 24 hours starting Sunday at 6AM (no time zone given--I assume Eastern but could be pacific based on the IP addresses my phone gets, or could be my local Mountain time). It says to "prevent FURTHER disruption" upgrade your phone BEFORE the outage starts.
* I go to rogers.com and get instructions. Requires WinXP or Vista. I don't have any windows computers at all here (I have a Mac and a Linux computer at my disposal). Supremely annoying!
* I google for answers, find RogersMary's posts on AndroidForums saying 2 things: If your PC doesn't meet support requirements phone, and in so many words that only those that don't upgrade their phone will lose their internet so stop fussing and update already.
* phone rogers tech support. I ask for instructions to upgrade my phone without a Windows PC...long pause...response (and I quote) "I have no idea". (strike 1 for RogersMary).
* I scour further. NOTHING on rogers.com, but in the forums I find images of this update that you simply load onto an SD Card and do a restore from there. I do this...and after a VERY VERY LONG reboot I get an "extreme phone makeover", and the phone info shows same system build number as in the instructions. Huzzah! No thanks to Rogers though.
* Sunday morning arrives. My battery died in the night (but long after I upgraded) so I plugged in, turned on my phone. NO DATA ACCESS EVEN WITH UPDATE USING OFFICIAL ROGERS BUILD.
* I phone tech support AGAIN. I told them I have no Windows PC but I did find the update file for my SD Card and upgraded that way but still lost network, and did my method of updating mean Rogers didn't register it? He thanked me for upgrading and said be patient--that ALL Rogers customers w/ Rogers Magic would have a disruption for UP TO 24 hours even with the upgrade in place (STRIKE 2 FOR ROGERSMARY!). That is the main reason for the data plan credit.
Anyways, this is what he explained: Rogers has to "scan the network" to query the phone for information in order to verify the mandatory upgrade. If your system build is OK (didn't clarify if it had to be an exact match or a certain number or higher) then your data plan will be re-enabled. This scan is not a routine thing they do--it is a scheduled event that will occur over the 24 hour period that started this morning. So, if you do the upgrade after this morning there is a chance during the scan and find your phone not upgraded to the proper build number and your data plan will NOT be reactivated automatically by tomorrow morning, at which time you have to get ahold of customer service yourself and have them re-activate your data plan manually. (Ignore RogersMary and remember the SMS said upgrade to prevent FURTHER disruption--not to avoid disruption entirely).
This guy said I had to be patient and to contact support again only after Monday at 6AM if you have no data/internet as it could take that long to sort out. The time it takes could vary depending on your region, if you are within signal range, if your phone is powered down and how old your SIM card is.
The last one was interesting: I have a SIM card that is on its third phone and is approaching 5 years old (when I go to the local Rogers store to upgrade they just move my SIM card--I've not been given replacement SIM cards). He has taken support calls related to very old SIM cards and replacing them has fixed issues in the past. Notably, I've had SMS messages sporadically arrive hours late, but no total loss of service--thought it was just net congestion. He said it could be the old SIM card becasue older SIM revisions issued before 3G/HSDPA, though they work on 3G, have sometimes inconsistent performance as they were not tested with the 3G network before being issued. If you have unreliable SMS, the scan they're doing today could be unreliable too (delayed, etc).
So, I come away with the following:
* Rogers didn't promise NO disruption, they said UP TO 24 hours, and MORE if you don't upgrade, so you can't REALLY be sure if you have issues until tomorrow morning at the latest. The disruption might have come and went before you woke up this morning, or it may persist through the day.
* If your phone is off or has no signal through out the day, Rogers may not be able to scan your phone, and the effect might be the same as not upgrading.
* Not sure if it is fact or an educated guess, but I suspect that this scan could be performed through the same mechanism as SMS (text messaging), though I doubt you'd actually SEE a text message yourself (it'd be a specially crafted packet of data). That way a "data" operation can be performed on phones without data/internet enabled. Perhaps if your SMS messages take awhile then this scan would too.
* If you are still using a SIM card that was issued before 3G/HSDPA was offered by Rogers it isn't a revision that has undergone testing on the upgraded network. It doesn't prevent you from getting 3G but it isn't guaranteed and has been the cause of various issues from SMS to unreliable web browsing and they might blame it on your internet not reactivating if it fails...but wait until tomorrow to complain...

IT WORKED!!
I'm back in!!!
I called(landline), did NOT pick a phone, went to general tech(no wait) said vaguely "I was having some intermittent data issues and some forums said to call up and request a network refresh", he (very eagerly) said sure! turned off the phone, he refreshed, and I'm back.
He proceeded while booting to ask about what specific issues but I kept it vague, text issues, on/off data (i did not get asked about the update!)
If my data goes out in an hour like it seemed in the start, then Rogers is sweeping users in which case, turn your phone off until the whole ordeal is done to avoid being marked again, or risk calling for another refresh,(I'm sure they will catch on soon, but those outsourced peeps LOVE the easy calls!)
I prefer the nice method, instead of the death threats to the managers
if they ask about the update say "I did and i had intermittent issues some forums said...
enjoy your data(and the free month!)

We get a free month?!?!?

O2 Pay Monthly data network is down. 9/02/11

O2’s data network is down for Pay Monthly customers, O2 has announced. If you’re struggling to get online via your smartphone, then be aware that there’s a fault.
O2 is aiming to fix the problem by 11:45am. O2’s data status reads: “If you’re a Pay Monthly customer (using wap.o2.co.uk) there’s a chance your phone won’t always connect to the internet. You can still call or text as normal. Picture messaging is also affected so your message might take longer to send and you might need to send it again if you had a failure.”
We’ll update you here when we find out the problem has been fixed.
Thought id post this, incase your switching ROM's like i have ben, and wondered why you cant get data back!

Thanks i was wondering why it was working

Thanks for that.
Heres me looking here thinking it was another bug on 2.2 lol.
Well anyway they failed.
12:25 and still no 3g or the likes.

superleeds27 said:
O2’s data network is down for Pay Monthly customers, O2 has announced. If you’re struggling to get online via your smartphone, then be aware that there’s a fault.
O2 is aiming to fix the problem by 11:45am. O2’s data status reads: “If you’re a Pay Monthly customer (using wap.o2.co.uk) there’s a chance your phone won’t always connect to the internet. You can still call or text as normal. Picture messaging is also affected so your message might take longer to send and you might need to send it again if you had a failure.”
We’ll update you here when we find out the problem has been fixed.
Thought id post this, incase your switching ROM's like i have ben, and wondered why you cant get data back!
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you gave me a reason to stay home and use the wireless instead of going out and get lost in this world
cheers mate

O2 now states that the network is back up and running according to their twitter.

Surprised and in some way disgusted

Ok I have been waiting patiently for an upgrade to the OS to my Arc
I am still running 2.3.4 etc etc
Everywhere I look on SONY they say there is an update BUT when I try and update it says I have the latest.
I finally bit the bullet and contacted SONY themselves.
I received a reply sharing my concern and asking what network I was on.
I replied I am on Virgin in UK.
The response
"I can confirm that the update is network dependant. As your handset is locked to the network Virgin Mobile, I would suggest contacting them direct as to if/when they are releasing the update for your handset.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused."
What a load of bollocks.
I mean what is a android phone but a cut down computer running a cut down linux etc etc
Why should the network operator control what can be updated?
If this was a normal computer I would simply go online and down load the software and install it, or maybe go to a shop and buy it, it does not matter how I just do it
The days that a network operator control what a user can update should be long gone in this opensource etc age
I am very VERY pissed off about this
Is there no where where I can simply go and down load the os for ICS and install it without having to go through the rigmoral and jump through hoops that I have read through here.
I simple want to download a file(s) onto my phone or computer and simple say update......................

You can use Flashtool and flash latest firmware.
From the middle of nowhere to the center of everywhere...through my Arc S!

chandoliasnikos said:
You can use Flashtool and flash latest firmware.
From the middle of nowhere to the center of everywhere...through my Arc S!
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tried that previously and could not do it
i even followed the numpty instructions and it would not work
hence why I am getting more and more annoyed

Nath316 said:
The days that a network operator control what a user can update should be long gone in this opensource etc age
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It more or less is, and if the flashtool isn't working for you then I can only assume you're doing something wrong.

XperienceD said:
It more or less is, and if the flashtool isn't working for you then I can only assume you're doing something wrong.
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Xperience I noticed on another thread you mentioned here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331
I will have another look at this and see

Nath316 said:
The days that a network operator control what a user can update should be long gone in this opensource etc age
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You can make the update yourself, by flashing a newer firmware on your phone, just make sure to not wipe your data.
The operators, who release branded firmwares, might not give out updates, as they do not wish to people to use generic firmwares, but ones with their branding. And probably too lazy to work on that.

Verizon S8 with tmobile SIM - Cannot run system update

Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?

wondering the same :/ anyone have anything?

see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2

try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.

lotreaglesfan said:
try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.
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will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...

insomnia said:
will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...
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Thats not the case. I am using vzw GS8 on att and I receive updates fine

Well I'm confused then. I was able to do the last update with a t-mobile Sim in the phone? Right now when I try checking for updates it errors out saying it couldn't be authenticated. Anyone have any clue?

Hope I can help you!
How to update your system if you're not using the carrier from your S8(+) version.

insomnia said:
Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.

eoga said:
you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.
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Are you able to update using your computer?

insomnia said:
Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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Try to get at least an inactivated Verizon sim card from any Verizon store or you can also try a normal working Verizon sim. I had AT&T Galaxy S5 and it needed the carrier's sim card to even check for update. I took the sim, put it in, checked for update and was able to install it.

Fix to your issue
Hey guys so I do also share the same situation, I have a Verizon s8+ yet I have T-Mobile One as my coverage
Because it's not authenticated as a Verizon provided account it simply won't update
Now.. the solution to updating isn't directly on your device.
It's within the Samsung Smart switch App for either Mac or windows, you can run an update through there with little to no problems at all and finally keep your device up to date without having to return it for an unlocked one.
Just a brief note regarding the smart switch App, keep in mind that sometimes the update will freeze at a certain percentage on the computer so just be sure to close the app out only if your Samsung device hasn't received the green upload screen yet.
Hopefully this helps out alot of you guys ?
Best regards

lotreaglesfan said:
see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2
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I'd like to flash mine to t mobile, I'm begging you to help me with this!!!
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I've seen a bunch of info on the forums on how to flash the T-Mo ROM on an s8 - as well as flashing the Samsung Unlocked ROM on the s8 but frankly, almost all the threads are from back at the phone launch - and it is unclear to me which roms & programs to search for.
In a similar vein - I'm a noob to the whole process using oden - which I think is what i would need to use. I have experience from years ago running cyanogen mods on a nook tablet and messing with windows phones - but nothing recent and things have changed a lot.
I've read conflicting reports throughout the forums on doing this...
I'm running a VZW Branded (but it's now "unlocked")
Model: s8 SM-G-950U
Build #: NRD90M.G950USQS2BQL1
Baseband #: G950USQS2BQL1
What I'm looking for (really the right word is "NEED"):
Access to lower 700 A block (full band 12 use)
Ability to get OTA Updates
Mobile Hotspot Functionality
WiFi Calling
VoLTE
Bixby
If I could have these all running the Samsung Unlocked ROM - then that would be preferred...
If not - I would want to flash the T-Mobile ROM.
I need to know ASAP as I only have 14days from today (2/14/18) to figure this out or go back to VZW
Many thanks!
~chris

Update LG G6 AT&T H871 to Android 8

Hi everyone! i have a LG H871 ATT&T unlocked, I am living outside the US and I want to update the OS, it's running Android 7, But when i click update now it's says the Current software is up to date. the device is unlocked, what I can do?
LG Bridge doesn't work. It says it cant check my software version.
Anyone here have a solution?
Thank you in advance!

I've spent hours researching this and have only found one solution. You have to buy an ATT go phone prepaid SIM card for $2 and install it. Get a "Pay by the minute" plan (it won't let you checkout without selecting the plan, but you don't have to use it).
Once you get the SIM, don't activate it. You can simply install it and then check for updates over wifi. The G6 makes you wait 24 hours between each time you check for updates. You can either just wait until the next day or set system clock to a later date manually.
I've done this twice now to keep it updated. It's embarrassing that in 2018 LG can't push their own OTA updates.

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I've spent hours researching this and have only found one solution. You have to buy an ATT go phone prepaid SIM card for $2 and install it. Get a "Pay by the minute" plan (it won't let you checkout without selecting the plan, but you don't have to use it).
Once you get the SIM, don't activate it. You can simply install it and then check for updates over wifi. The G6 makes you wait 24 hours between each time you check for updates. You can either just wait until the next day or set system clock to a later date manually.
I've done this twice now to keep it updated. It's embarrassing that in 2018 LG can't push their own OTA updates.
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Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I've been in the same situation and not had a chance to test this, so I'm sticking to original Nougat. I'll order ATT sim card and try.

Trillexer said:
I've spent hours researching this and have only found one solution. You have to buy an ATT go phone prepaid SIM card for $2 and install it. Get a "Pay by the minute" plan (it won't let you checkout without selecting the plan, but you don't have to use it).
Once you get the SIM, don't activate it. You can simply install it and then check for updates over wifi. The G6 makes you wait 24 hours between each time you check for updates. You can either just wait until the next day or set system clock to a later date manually.
I've done this twice now to keep it updated. It's embarrassing that in 2018 LG can't push their own OTA updates.
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Awesome thanks for the advice! Question, do you live outside the US? I'm wondering if this will work for people outside the US.

So I ordered a free SIM card from AT&T and tried the changing the date trick to trigger an update and SUCCESS it detected an update! Unfortunately though that's as far as I get.
Once the download is complete it goes through the whole Android is updating thing, reboots, but still shows as running Android 7 and that there is an update pending. If you attempt it again it seems like it has to download it all over again.
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Work outside AT&T coverage?
Trillexer said:
I've spent hours researching this and have only found one solution. You have to buy an ATT go phone prepaid SIM card for $2 and install it. Get a "Pay by the minute" plan (it won't let you checkout without selecting the plan, but you don't have to use it).
Once you get the SIM, don't activate it. You can simply install it and then check for updates over wifi. The G6 makes you wait 24 hours between each time you check for updates. You can either just wait until the next day or set system clock to a later date manually.
I've done this twice now to keep it updated. It's embarrassing that in 2018 LG can't push their own OTA updates.
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Does this method work If I am not from USA so No AT&T coverage?

I tried the trick ordered a the Sim and popped it in went to update found no update so assuming I actually have to purchase the cheapest plan to get on their Network even tried putting in the go Daily plan or whatever it was still didn't work said it wasn't available in my area and I'm in Los Angeles lol doesn't make any sense.

Solution
RyRyCTB said:
I tried the trick ordered a the Sim and popped it in went to update found no update so assuming I actually have to purchase the cheapest plan to get on their Network even tried putting in the go Daily plan or whatever it was still didn't work said it wasn't available in my area and I'm in Los Angeles lol doesn't make any sense.
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Hi, the best way to update to oreo is to use Hyelton'shttps://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g6/how-to/convert-upgrade-att-g6-to-h873-oreo-t3791848 method to convert it to either LG G6 H873 or LG G6 US997 oreo without bloatwares.
(Bloatwares are carrier applications that you cant normally just uninstall). That's what I did and am enjoying it, though without root because I don't think rooting this phone is currently possible.
Regards

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Hi, the best way to update to oreo is to use Hyelton'shttps://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g6/how-to/convert-upgrade-att-g6-to-h873-oreo-t3791848 method to convert it to either LG G6 H873 or LG G6 US997 oreo without bloatwares.
(Bloatwares are carrier applications that you cant normally just uninstall). That's what I did and am enjoying it, though without root because I don't think rooting this phone is currently possible.
Regards
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If I convert to H873 or US997, does that mean the entire phone is recognized as an H873 or US997 model? Can I update Android Pie through it? (Since I know for a fact that it is released via OTA for H873)

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Gagan Bhat said:
If I convert to H873 or US997, does that mean the entire phone is recognized as an H873 or US997 model? Can I update Android Pie through it? (Since I know for a fact that it is released via OTA for H873)
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You can update to pie but not over the air(OTA)
You can use the LGup app to update when you download the update.
If this helps you can hit the thanks button.
Regards