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[Q] LG gt540 and Tmobile 3g compatible?

Hi guys,
I am waiting for my LG GT540 to come in the mail (yay). However, I just read a seller on eBay claiming that the LG GT540 will not work with Tmobile's 3g, only AT&T's 3g. Is this true? If so, then that's a huge bummer!
Is there anyway to get a 3g connection with tmobile?
Thanks!

Is the phone you buying locked ??

pinkhearts777 said:
Hi guys,
I am waiting for my LG GT540 to come in the mail (yay). However, I just read a seller on eBay claiming that the LG GT540 will not work with Tmobile's 3g, only AT&T's 3g. Is this true? If so, then that's a huge bummer!
Is there anyway to get a 3g connection with tmobile?
Thanks!
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Im on tmobile and get hspa and 3g but I'm in the uk
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Hi there, no it isn't. The phone I bought is unlocked (I bought it from welectronics.com, but I was just curious and looked on eBay after I bought it already) and I'm in the USA.
This is the phone that I saw on eBay with the seller claiming that the 3g will not work with T-mobile: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-GT540-UN...0845109360?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item336b64f070.
That isn't the one I bought though. The phone I bought is here: http://www.welectronics.com/gsm/lg/LG-GT540-PINK.HTML
Thanks.

Anyone have any ideas? I can't wait to get this phone in the mail, but the lack of 3g will be a setback...

3g would work.....don't worry.
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I've been trying to figure out the 3g for 45 minutes now and talking with a Tmobile rep who isn't able to figure it out. Can someone help me? I'm on the 2g network now and cannot get 3g. I'm sure some of you got 3g...thanks! =)

UPGRADE TO 2.3.7! AND PLEASE DONT MAKE SO MANY NEW THREADS whew enough caps for me

Sorry >_< I just kept thinking of more variables and questions that I wanted a reply for. Do you perhaps have a link for 2.3.7? Thanks.
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253476
Should I download that?

i follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224747
the european version does not matter we all use it cus it will be changed to something else anyway.
so for now you are 1.6 follow the thread and they will tell you how to get to 2.1(european) then from there a 2.3.7 rom

Wow thanks for the link...but I'm scared of the bold big red warning message. -_- What happens if my phone "bricks" or breaks? Eek...is there a way to restore it in the event that it happens? Or back up?
Yikes, is there a version for mac? I do have a windows, but I'm unsure if that crazy computer will be able to handle it without errors. It's pretty whack.
Also, is that an official version?

No official and don't worry if you brick your phone
if you have warranty ,they change the motherboard
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haha man_U i already guided him true the upgrading to safety

[Q] Verizon G2 ... Possible to get on 4g LTE from Tmobile ?

Hey Guys,
I got a Verizon model that I've been using on T-mobile. I've been very happy with it so far but I'm wondering, since it is rootable, can we somehow someday unlock the t-mobile 4g lte bands ? I believe its the same phone on each network... just software locked. Cant really find anything online about it but i think it may be possible.
Hope the experts weigh in on this

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Xplic1T said:
Hey Guys,
I got a Verizon model that I've been using on T-mobile. I've been very happy with it so far but I'm wondering, since it is rootable, can we somehow someday unlock the t-mobile 4g lte bands ? I believe its the same phone on each network... just software locked. Cant really find anything online about it but i think it may be possible.
Hope the experts weigh in on this
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So you had Verizon sim unlock it? I'm assuming so otherwise I don't think it would work but you say its working with the exception of LTE? I'm unfamiliar with T-Mobile bands but I think the Verizon G2 has them all. Is there a difference in the plan to include their LTE? You're certain your area has LTE?
Check out the Nexus 4 forums. There are a ton of hybrid radios they flash to enable LTE and educate on Radio differences. There's a sticky on top for all LTE diilscussion. I don't think you'll need to flash radios, but you'll find resources on how to possibly enable it in APN settings.
Have you modified any APN settings?
Are you running stock software?
Edit: I am no expert. Hope that's OK?

Xplic1T said:
Hey Guys,
I got a Verizon model that I've been using on T-mobile. I've been very happy with it so far but I'm wondering, since it is rootable, can we somehow someday unlock the t-mobile 4g lte bands ? I believe its the same phone on each network... just software locked. Cant really find anything online about it but i think it may be possible.
Hope the experts weigh in on this
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as far as i know you would just have to modify the apns and tell it to connect to tmobile's network instead of verizon. sometimes it will just do it on its own though

Bump. I see people posting all over that it is possible but I cant seem to find the proper threads. Heck, people have talked about flashing a t-mobile stock rom to it and it works... Is this true?

big gulps huh? said:
Bump. I see people posting all over that it is possible but I cant seem to find the proper threads. Heck, people have talked about flashing a t-mobile stock rom to it and it works... Is this true?
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This is indeed true, you need to be on the 11a firmware which means not taking the ota update to 12b from verizon. Then you flash the Tmobile stock ROM and a patch made by tangjun269 found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49301459
You will also need to flash the 12b modem before flashing the Tmobile ROM and patch in order to get LTE
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Does it work just like the tmobile variant? After its been flashed? And does hspa+ work too?
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carrier issue

So I just bought a verizon G2 couple days ago using it on ATT network. I don't see ATT logo and it shows that my phone is roaming. Also, the internet speed has been slowing down. Can anyone tell me why is this happening, and is there anyway I could make it work out as if it were an ATT phone ? Should I buy a code to unlock it , root it ? I'm totally new, but looking forward to hear from you guys. Please help !

Did you manually put in att's apn info? Google it if you haven't...
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[Q] what to do with locked at&t

hi guys im new to the Sim-Locked things
and i want to buy at&t S4 but in a country without at&t company
i know i cant make calls until i unlock the S4.
but im wondering what to do with Sim-locked S4?
like: can i use it normally?
can i use wifi?
tnx.

Any one??
You know its not that hard to tell what will work & what wont work!!

Search.
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Everything will work but calls and data(wifi will work fine).

Kaze105 said:
Everything will work but calls and data(wifi will work fine).
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Tnx

Help - if I buy the LG V20 to use in the UK (unlocked) how do I update and 4G?

I posted this in the general section, but then I found this specific V20 area and hopefully you guys will be far more knowledgeable than I am.
I'm on an EE contract in England. the LG V20 is the phone I want to buy but it's not released here in the UK (ebay seems the only option and the closest).
It's got Nougat but it will eventually have updates. the LG V20 does not seem to be scheduled for release in the UK. How, if possible, can I update the phone's Android since my network does not stock that phone?
And it will work on 4G in the UK too?
Thank you for the help, I'm a novice Android user.

Cause you can update as and when available by the manufacturer if it's unlocked.

riz157 said:
Cause you can update as and when available by the manufacturer if it's unlocked.
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Brilliant. I didn't know whether it was that simple.
Thanks!

AndroidUK2016 said:
Brilliant. I didn't know whether it was that simple.
Thanks!
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I just took the plunge and bought on eBay should be delivered next few days. I went for H990DS version which is apparently compatible with all 4g networks in the uk.

I would venture you can update manually with whatever lg uses to flash stock firmware or it will find an update over wifi.

http://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/

riz157 said:
I just took the plunge and bought on eBay should be delivered next few days. I went for H990DS version which is apparently compatible with all 4g networks in the uk.
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Hi did you manage to get the V20? Does the H990DS work well in the UK? Does it connect to 4G and is there option for video calling?
Sorry for asking to many questions I'm looking to buy as well
Thanks in advance

tichyb said:
Hi did you manage to get the V20? Does the H990DS work well in the UK? Does it connect to 4G and is there option for video calling?
Sorry for asking to many questions I'm looking to buy as well
Thanks in advance
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Still waiting for delivery should be next week by the 8th. Will let you once received and tested.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

tichyb said:
Hi did you manage to get the V20? Does the H990DS work well in the UK? Does it connect to 4G and is there option for video calling?
Sorry for asking to many questions I'm looking to buy as well
Thanks in advance
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I have an F800 Korean version using it on Vodafone. All 4G bands are supported. The only one missing is the 900MHz HSDPA band. Video calling works just fine. The downside is that you get the operator bloatware and is not easy to get rid of it.
P.S. Check the 4G(LTE) bands of your operator before buying. For example the Korean version you won't get 4G on O2.

ixman said:
I have an F800 Korean version using it on Vodafone. All 4G bands are supported. The only one missing is the 900MHz HSDPA band. Video calling works just fine. The downside is that you get the operator bloatware and is not easy to get rid of it.
P.S. Check the 4G(LTE) bands of your operator before buying. For example the Korean version you won't get 4G on O2.
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Have you tried flashing Global rom?
The version I got is compatible with all networks, will know for sure next week.
How you finding it?
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I ordered mine too, so hopefully get it around the 7th/8th. I got the Taiwan version because of more 4G support in U.K. It will be used on EE and 3. In the past I have achieved speeds of 100mb with the Note, so would like to see how this would do as well. Such a shame we have to import... lg should be taking advantage of Samsung's catastrophic failure with the note 7. Oh by the way does anyone know if they share sim and sd card or the sd has its own dedicated slot?

Nolia said:
I ordered mine too, so hopefully get it around the 7th/8th. I got the Taiwan version because of more 4G support in U.K. It will be used on EE and 3. In the past I have achieved speeds of 100mb with the Note, so would like to see how this would do as well. Such a shame we have to import... lg should be taking advantage of Samsung's catastrophic failure with the note 7. Oh by the way does anyone know if they share sim and sd card or the sd has its own dedicated slot?
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Might have bought from the same seller on eBay. Posting from Ireland what's the model of?
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riz157 said:
Might have bought from the same seller on eBay. Posting from Ireland what's the model of?
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No I didnt buy from there

i am also interested in buying the H990DS model from ebay. does anybody know if there is a german interface on the taiwan model? the product description on ebay says yes but i don´t trust

riz157 said:
Have you tried flashing Global rom?
The version I got is compatible with all networks, will know for sure next week.
How you finding it?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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I have the F800S. Is the SK Telecom model with some bloatware but the phone itself is great. Quality build and the audio and camera are superb. I wish I could somehow remove the Korean dialer. Even if you select English it still shows the Korean characters.

AUSSIES interested in the H990DS dual sim with 4g/3g capability, its available for $984 local stock, local shipping, genuine AU 12 month warranty from me. Only sold in 1 retailer outright/unlocked, JB HIFI from 8/11 with a price of $1099.

Nolia said:
I ordered mine too, so hopefully get it around the 7th/8th. I got the Taiwan version because of more 4G support in U.K. It will be used on EE and 3. In the past I have achieved speeds of 100mb with the Note, so would like to see how this would do as well. Such a shame we have to import... lg should be taking advantage of Samsung's catastrophic failure with the note 7. Oh by the way does anyone know if they share sim and sd card or the sd has its own dedicated slot?
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They share a slot. The SD card sits on top of the SIM card
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ixman said:
I have the F800S. Is the SK Telecom model with some bloatware but the phone itself is great. Quality build and the audio and camera are superb. I wish I could somehow remove the Korean dialer. Even if you select English it still shows the Korean characters.
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Ow that's nasty. Have you tried flashing global rom?
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Hi all. Bit late to this chat but I've just bought an LG V20 online and am a little worried as LG themselves are telling me that I won't be able to connect to the 4G network at all as the frequencies are different. However the frequencies available on the specifications of the phone DO match the frequencies used by EE for 4G in the UK; are the LG operatives confused? Do your V20s work okay on the UK's 4G ? Thanks in advance

I'm also in the UK and I've had my H990ds Taiwan variant for 4 days.
I'm on Tesco Mobile (which uses o2) and 4G LTE is working just fine.