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Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
AlexGT1 said:
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
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I don't know what the original font choices were so I don't know.
The camera seems the same as before. No 10x zoom strangely, just 6x.
OK Google only works with screen on or device charging.
No immersive mode.
Good to know we'll a full ROM for your service or others that pop up.
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Does it fix 3d party music players on lockscreen?
how can we install it ATM?
duraaraa said:
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
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Thanks. I am considering rebranding to the US version using funky!! How's the performance, battery life with this new US version?
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Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes. ?
Yet the end number is not 158 but 167.
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Any noticeable changes to the drawer homescreen? Ability to make 5 icons across the app drawer?
I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom and I would like to extract the system etc and make a US based ROM. I'll return the phone before I pay to rebrand it back to the US version. I have a week left to send it back. I printed out the return shipping label last night. I'm 75% sure I'm sending it back. The phone itself is great but the software is not. The more I pick up my Mi Max and start to use it the more and more I hate EMUI.
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I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom.
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I'm hoping a full ROM to flash will fix my broken camera.
Might just go the FunkyHuawei route this weekend,PM me if you still need it at that time. :good:
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes.
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The kernel was built on February 9, so it's actually the newest update in terms of build date. But it seems Huawei is going in a slightly different direction for features in the US firmware.
I installed it and am now using it, so I'll report regarding anything I notice that differentiates it from the other international models.
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice. ?
hatyrei said:
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice.
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As mentioned in the original post, it is currently not being pushed to phones or signed for installation by Huawei, and therefore cannot be installed on phones right now without a paid service like FunkyHuawei. In the future, if you have the US model, you will likely get it as an OTA update. It's anyone's guess when, though.
Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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C636 I believe is the Chinese version of the mate 9 which does not have the correct us bands. There's no way to get those bands in your version. You'll have to purchase the us version. Flashing does not alter capability in terms of LTE capability.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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No we were both on At&t. I know there's a difference between the two because even with fresh reboots there were certain areas in SoCal that her mate 9 would get solid LTE and mine would not lock on no matter what and I'd only get H+.
CptAwesomes explanation seems legit, I remember reading somewhere that one of the models had a different LTE band, I was thinking it was the US model but I guess it's the one I have which is one of the SE Asia models I believe. That's good news then since I already purchased a U.S. Model and will be selling this one shortly. Clears things up for my future flashing needs.
Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...
I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
cj1171 said:
Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...
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magicmanfk said:
I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
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Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.
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Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.
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Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.
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Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.
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Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?
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Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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I used the app "LTE discovery" on the play store. It supposedly tells you which band you're using on at the moment. It appears to have good reviews, and thats how I saw that I was on band 2 or 4 depending on where I was in the city.
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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Sorry I not good at explaining things,
Basically go to: "Settings->More->Cellular Networks->SIM1->Network operators->Search networks"
That will show all networks supported by the phone, after that I just search what bands those network operators work with in my city/county, since the phone can see them, it means those bands are supported by the phone.
My phone can see Mexico's AT&T 4G networks, AT&T 4G LTE in Mexico works with B4, since the ASUS website list BR/US the only version to support B4, my phone is BR/US version.
So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.
I just went through all the firmware on the Asus support page and they are all either for the WW or cn version. There is no update for any US version. So I'm thinking the WW and us version firmware is identical.
I'm also in need of Lte band 20 for when I'm in Europe 3 months of the year. I wonder if Asus could make adding Lte bands easy for all of us like the Samsung phones with a hidden menu so not everybody messes with it and bricks their phone.
So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.
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So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.
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I purchased mine on Amazon and it is indeed US.
I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?
crusht said:
I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?
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I've upgraded and haven't noticed a difference in battery life. There is no easy way to roll back your phone to marshmallow though, Following the post about converting from CN to WW rom would probably be the best way.
I purchased mine from offer up and I can't update mine the rom is WW but idk which variant I have?
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So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.
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I did this but mine says unknown. Idk what is up with mine
Has the LG V20 US996 received any official OS-security updates, what about carrier models?
Can or can not Wi-Fi calling be enabled on the unlocked LG V20 US996 while the T-Mobile variant H918 Wi-Fi calling would be there by default & could be unlocked for use on other carriers?
Both http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US996-Unlocked-v20-titan & http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-H918-Titan-v20 list Wi-Fi calling with uncertain fine print..
" Wi-Fi Calling** Use Wi-Fi to improve voice and data coverage
** Wireless service required. Product features subject to change. Features based on carrier program availability. Additional charges may apply. "
- Thanks for clarifying this with some real life experience
Bump, I would like to know about the Wifi calling as well.
I have yet to get it working on my unlocked H910 (T Mobile carrier).
Wifi calling and VoLTE features are controlled by the carrier and they will not enable these features on non-carrier devices. I'm assuming it's done this way to encourage people to buy their carrier locked versions.
McNutnut said:
Wifi calling and VoLTE features are controlled by the carrier and they will not enable these features on non-carrier devices. I'm assuming it's done this way to encourage people to buy their carrier locked versions.
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Works great on my unlocked Nexus 6P with a prepaid T-Mobile SIM (e.g. including on Airplane mode with only Wi-Fi enabled )..:good:
BTW, :laugh: name McNutnut
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Works great on my unlocked Nexus 6P with a prepaid T-Mobile SIM (e.g. including on Airplane mode with only Wi-Fi enabled )..:good:
BTW, :laugh: name McNutnut
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Did T-mobile sell a T-mobile branded 6P? I imagine they'd only disallow these features if they had a carrier locked version to sell of their own.
Thanks BTW
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Has the LG V20 US996 received any official OS-security updates, what about carrier models?
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I don't know about Wifi calling, but here is the latest from LG as of yesterday,
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This is a staff of LG Product Security Response Team(LG PSRT)
As you know, the latest patch was released at the last December.
Unfortunately, there is no further schedule for V20 (US996), but our dedicated team is still discussing about next patch schedule.
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LG's support for this phone has been horrible, Google's monthly security updates totally ignored.
I am shopping now for another brand that will update unlocked phones.
I like the features of the V20, but I am done waiting for LG to support it.
I'm running version 10h of the OS on my US996 which is on the April 1st Android security patch. I'm not sure if this update, or the previous ones, were offered via OTA. The images just kinda seem to pop up occasionally. See https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/ for the list. They seem to be making some updates, I'm just not sure where they're formally releasing them...
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Did T-mobile sell a T-mobile branded 6P? I imagine they'd only disallow these features if they had a carrier locked version to sell of their own.
Thanks BTW
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I remember checking out the original Nexus 6 in a T-Mobile Store but it lost out when I compared it to the Samsung Note 4 which I bought instead. I think Google sold the Nexus 6P unlocked online only rather than at T-Mobile but Wi-Fi calling is supposed to be built into Android so perhaps when inserting a T-Mobile SIM it should become available when enabled in settings?
I also have an unlocked Moto X Pure that I could test but there were some issues with a prior update that I avoided installing but perhaps that's been worked out now that it should have Android 7. I'll look into that but anyone here has the LG V20 US996 or the T-Mobile variant H918 with Wi-Fi calling working?
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I'm running version 10h of the OS on my US996 which is on the April 1st Android security patch. I'm not sure if this update, or the previous ones, were offered via OTA. The images just kinda seem to pop up occasionally. See https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/ for the list. They seem to be making some updates, I'm just not sure where they're formally releasing them...
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Did you install your update/s from that link because the download count is somewhat uninspiring..?
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I don't know about Wifi calling, but here is the latest from LG as of yesterday,
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This is a staff of LG Product Security Response Team(LG PSRT)
As you know, the latest patch was released at the last December.
Unfortunately, there is no further schedule for V20 (US996), but our dedicated team is still discussing about next patch schedule.
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LG's support for this phone has been horrible, Google's monthly security updates totally ignored.
I am shopping now for another brand that will update unlocked phones.
I like the features of the V20, but I am done waiting for LG to support it.
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Unlocked phones which get updated best would be Nexus'-Pixels, my Nexus 6P always gets the latest possible updates.. currently latest stable Build number N2G48B on 7.1.2 security patch level July 5, 2017 with the option for the Android 8 O Beta program.
December Why are some people reporting updates in 2017? How worried are people about older Android security patch levels or are they mainly annoyed about not getting the latest Android builds?
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I remember checking out the original Nexus 6 in a T-Mobile Store but it lost out when I compared it to the Samsung Note 4 which I bought instead. I think Google sold the Nexus 6P unlocked online only rather than at T-Mobile but Wi-Fi calling is supposed to be built into Android so perhaps when inserting a T-Mobile SIM it should become available when enabled in settings?
I also have an unlocked Moto X Pure that I could test but there were some issues with a prior update that I avoided installing but perhaps that's been worked out now that it should have Android 7. I'll look into that but anyone here has the LG V20 US996 or the T-Mobile variant H918 with Wi-Fi calling working?
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AT&T refused to enable Wi-Fi calling for me because the device isn't "certified". I'm pretty sure the phone is perfectly capable of supporting Wi-Fi calling, the carrier just refuses to enable it. Unfortunate :/
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Did you install your update/s from that link because the download count is somewhat uninspiring..?
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I extract the updated partitions from those update files and flash them via TWRP. You could of course use LG UP (I think) to flash the KDZ, which is a the method used to recover a bricked device, but takes it factory resets. I've run 10f and 10h from that site with no issues on AT&T.
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AT&T refused to enable Wi-Fi calling for me because the device isn't "certified". I'm pretty sure the phone is perfectly capable of supporting Wi-Fi calling, the carrier just refuses to enable it. Unfortunate :/
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The AT&T store is where I went to check out their carrier model of the LG V20 because they are closest. T-Mobile network is actually best of all where I'm most often so I use their SIM. T-Mobile I've heard tends to be more relaxed than AT&T about enabling Wi-Fi calling in general but can anyone confirm this &/or anyone with the T-Mobile or AT&T carrier model or US996 confirm Wi-Fi calling ?
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I extract the updated partitions from those update files and flash them via TWRP. You could of course use LG UP (I think) to flash the KDZ, which is a the method used to recover a bricked device, but takes it factory resets. I've run 10f and 10h from that site with no issues on AT&T.
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Good job but how long does all that take? Android really is so fragmented..are OTA updates really that difficult to push out like my Nexus 6P gets..why doesn't Google better address all the fragmentation-mess out there?
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Unlocked phones which get updated best would be Nexus'-Pixels, my Nexus 6P always gets the latest possible updates.. currently latest stable Build number N2G48B on 7.1.2 security patch level July 5, 2017 with the option for the Android 8 O Beta program.
December Why are some people reporting updates in 2017? How worried are people about older Android security patch levels or are they mainly annoyed about not getting the latest Android builds?
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I can do without the latest Android version, but I do want Android monthly security updates.
I've had Nexus phones in the past and will look at the Pixels, or maybe wait for the new Pixel XL.
The Moto Z unlocked has gotten routine security updates, so I'm also looking at one of those or the newer Z2.
Headlines this morning about LG leaking a V30, just make me sad. A nice shiney new LG that will never get a security update.
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AT&T refused to enable Wi-Fi calling for me because the device isn't "certified". I'm pretty sure the phone is perfectly capable of supporting Wi-Fi calling, the carrier just refuses to enable it. Unfortunate :/
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Well, you could always use the poor man's wifi calling - Telegram - it works great and you can call anyone in the world for free! (as long as they also have Telegram installed)
The calls are really clear, just like a regular mobile call, and did I mention this is FREE
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AT&T refused to enable Wi-Fi calling for me because the device isn't "certified". I'm pretty sure the phone is perfectly capable of supporting Wi-Fi calling, the carrier just refuses to enable it. Unfortunate :/
I extract the updated partitions from those update files and flash them via TWRP. You could of course use LG UP (I think) to flash the KDZ, which is a the method used to recover a bricked device, but takes it factory resets. I've run 10f and 10h from that site with no issues on AT&T.
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So you used the US Cellular Rom. Did it have any bloat? Did you get FM radio?
so i'm assuming my VS995 (verizon) variant phone won't be able to use WIFI calling since i'm currently on a T-Mobile plan ?
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So you used the US Cellular Rom. Did it have any bloat? Did you get FM radio?
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So far I haven't seen the kdz files on lg-firmwares website contain anything US Cellular specific, even though some of them appear to be indicated for the US Cellular model. There's no carrier bloat (minus LG's) but the FM radio is still not available.
Wow, I'm really embarrassed for LG! One would assume they would update the Unlocked version of the V20 MORE ..because they don't have carriers which have to approve the update. This is Pathetic!!!!
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Wow, I'm really embarrassed for LG! One would assume they would update the Unlocked version of the V20 MORE ..because they don't have carriers which have to approve the update. This is Pathetic!!!!
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What's LG's excuse? Will the US996 or any V20 ever officially get Android 8/O?
I notice in my new US996 a 637.05 MB update Version US99610f mentioned at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70431731&postcount=2 , any reason not to update it?
Regarding this thread's subject: I did notice my T-mobile Wi-Fi calling was enabled in QuickShortcutMaker but when I turn on Airplane mode then only Wi-Fi I can't receive calls but if I turn off Airplane mode then only Wi-Fi on (i.e. Mobile data is off in Networks) calls go through so I'll have to test over Wi-Fi where I get no T-Mobile signal but my Nexus 6P does get calls over Wi-Fi in airplane mode with only Wi-Fi enabled..
Also the V20's Wi-Fi hotspot works on my Windows 10 PC only with WPA PSK security but when I try WPA2 PSK my PC says the PIN is wrong while another Android phone can connect with WPA2 without issues (Nexus 6P Wi-Fi hotspot with WPA2 security worked with the same PC)..
Security updates are needed like a fire hose is needed and not providing them puts LG at risk of Class Action Lawsuits if "something" happens IMO based on personal experience working with an expert witness over the years. Not having the updates known creates a target to go after.
Hey guys! Can someone tell me if it's okay to update without getting "simlock"
I'm on T-Mobile network with an unlocked Sprint Essential.
The reason why I am asking is because if you take a look into the screenshot you'll see that there has been modem security patches.
yea its ok
FYI, there is no Verizon specific essential phone, only Sprint or unlocked.
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yea its ok
FYI, there is no Verizon specific essential phone, only Sprint or unlocked.
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Correct! Thanks for pointing that out...it's a Sprint Variant, but I'm on T-Mobile's network. I'm one of those unlucky customers who purchase their phones from a fraudulent seller and I think they did some hack and then essential patched it and then XDA came out with a way around that but with this new update they have another modem patch. which network are you on and which variant do you have and did you already update?
Thanks!
oh yea, im on an unlocked essential on tmobile. not sure about your phone
this morning I got a new ColorOS 7.1 update CPH1919EX_11_C.28 . French I used vin VPN in India then I went back to my original language and localization in France.
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this morning I got a new ColorOS 7.1 update CPH1919EX_11_C.28 . French I used vin VPN in India then I went back to my original language and localization in France.
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Did the same and ColorOS 7.1 now on my 10x zoom?
Can you record ultra wide and telephoto video at 1080p 30 FPS with this update ? Thanks
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Can you record ultra wide and telephoto video at 1080p 30 FPS with this update ? Thanks
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Yes!?
Ok did the VPN trick so now finally joining the Android 10 party (i'm based in UK)
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Ok did the VPN trick so now finally joining the Android 10 party (i'm based in UK)
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how? I tried everything and it doesn't work..
I'm in UK too but I can't get it to work, is it because I bought it from O2 with contract? Do know know if they still lock their phones?
raycon said:
how? I tried everything and it doesn't work..
I'm in UK too but I can't get it to work, is it because I bought it from O2 with contract? Do know know if they still lock their phones?
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I connected to Russia via a VPN.
Then did update check - found the update and applied it (whilst disconnected from VPN)
I'm also on O2 but brought the device sim free and not via O2
These days O2 do not lock phones (and for those that are locked they generally give free unlock codes)
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I connected to Russia via a VPN.
Then did update check - found the update and applied it (whilst disconnected from VPN)
I'm also on O2 but brought the device sim free and not via O2
These days O2 do not lock phones (and for those that are locked they generally give free unlock codes)
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I tried the same thing but no luck, maybe it's because O2 deals with the update and not Oppo, being bought on a contract.
Do you have the option to change your region in settings? I can only change the language.
raycon said:
I tried the same thing but no luck, maybe it's because O2 deals with the update and not Oppo, being bought on a contract.
Do you have the option to change your region in settings? I can only change the language.
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Yes i have the option to change region as well
I used Urban VPN and Russian location (Urban VPN is free)
Tiger33 said:
Yes i have the option to change region as well
I used Urban VPN and Russian location (Urban VPN is free)
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what version/build do you have?
thanks
raycon said:
what version/build do you have?
thanks
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Mate...use URBAN VPN from Play Store.
Open it. Select India. Leave it running until data starts coming through.
Go to Settings>>>Software Update
Done. No need to change your phone's region or language.
I'm in UK and did it this way to update to c.28
moozer said:
Mate...use URBAN VPN from Play Store.
Open it. Select India. Leave it running until data starts coming through.
Go to Settings>>>Software Update
Done. No need to change your phone's region or language.
I'm in UK and didn't this way to update to c.28
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still nothing, It might be because I bought it from O2 on contract and it might be the carrier that deals with the update, other than that I don't see any explanation
raycon said:
still nothing, It might be because I bought it from O2 on contract and it might be the carrier that deals with the update, other than that I don't see any explanation
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Damn. I bought the device outright
moozer said:
Damn. I bought the device outright
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mine is the 5g version and I think it's carrier exclusive type of stuff, because even in the build number it's CPH1921 O2 A.21.
I had phones from them a long time but I thought they were done with those custom software put on top.
last phone I had from them was the OnePlus 5T and usually there was no delay with software updates
raycon said:
mine is the 5g version and I think it's carrier exclusive type of stuff, because even in the build number it's CPH1921 O2 A.21.
I had phones from them a long time but I thought they were done with those custom software put on top.
last phone I had from them was the OnePlus 5T and usually there was no delay with software updates
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Yeah...looks like it could be carrier specific if it has O2 in the firmware name. I assume there are O2 apps preinstalled?
moozer said:
Yeah...looks like it could be carrier specific if it has O2 in the firmware name. J assume there are O2 apps preinstalled?
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yeah, only 2 but there are. I thought carriers don't do that stuff anymore..
raycon said:
yeah, only 2 but there are. I thought carriers don't do that stuff anymore..
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Well...now you know, I guess.
A waiting game then got O2 to pull their finger out. Not sure if CPH1919 has COS7 officially in UK yet
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raycon said:
yeah, only 2 but there are. I thought carriers don't do that stuff anymore..
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Have you tried WiFi update through recovery?
raycon said:
yeah, only 2 but there are. I thought carriers don't do that stuff anymore..
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I was thinking...if the device could somehow pickup the latest global non-O2 version, you may be able to update better from there.
However...if the device us locked to O2 you won't be able to.
To check locking to carrier...try another carrier SIM if you can
moozer said:
I was thinking...if the device could somehow pickup the latest global non-O2 version, you may be able to update better from there.
However...if the device us locked to O2 you won't be able to.
To check locking to carrier...try another carrier SIM if you can
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It works with other sim, and I tried wifi update through recovery but nothing.
I downloaded the lastest version available here:
https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Reno 5G
I did manage to install it through recovery but it seems it's only the May security patch
raycon said:
It works with other sim, and I tried wifi update through recovery but nothing.
I downloaded the lastest version available here:
https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Reno 5G
I did manage to install it through recovery but it seems it's only the May security patch
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It's all that's available then at the moment.
Not sure if any other 5G user has managed an update.
Hang in there dude! I'm sure one will be along soon