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We are having 3 official versions of the android 5.1 showing up. LMY47D, LMY47E, LMY47I. Some say they are carrier specific, some say they are not, and others have no idea what is going on. So, let’s discuss all the versions here and why some may or may not think that each one is carrier specific.
My main questions to those that say they are carrier specific is, I though Nexus 6 was not carrier locked and can work on all 4 carriers just by swapping the sim card. If that is the case, the how can we have carrier specific updates? I guess in theory it can be related to the sim that we have in our phones, so then by changing the sim from one carrier to another we will need to/offered the other software version?
There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.
mgerbasio said:
There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.
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hmm, i need to find that.
I'll assume because of the N6's "all carrier compatibility" they have released carrier specific optimizations in their different builds. Unfortunately, and in my opinion, Google caved with the N6 to get better sales. It is what it is and I'm just thankful I have a phone that I can still do as I please with it. It would be nice, and thoughtful, if the Goog would release official information on what the heck they are doing with these different builds.... is that so hard?!
So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?
kdoggy said:
So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?
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if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile.
edit, since canada is getting version D right now, D must be just general. Who knows. lol
So nothing specific to AT&T yet? Just curious to try a carrier specific one and see if data is faster.
stas333 said:
hmm, i need to find that.
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Try these...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535507&postcount=90
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535608&postcount=92
Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific
stas333 said:
if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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I would weigh in and say that if a carrier makes a change needing a new build, it gets submitted to Google, tested and the changes only affect those with that carrier, likely due to SIM detection.
The fact that the phone has radios for all the carriers means that this can be possible, tweaks to a radio or band your phone may not use won't affect you ... and at the same time Google can toss in some tweaks across the board for all of us. I suppose that what makes it confusing is that while any of them can be flashed, they'll only push out the one to a carrier specific imei set, like E to Verizon.
For the normal user, they get an update that makes their specific network functionality better, and the others are not pushed for that, but may get the overall tweaks in the next update to their phone in general, or if before that there is a carrier requested tweak for them that requires a build release.
But we here, see all of this because we have that "wanting to have the latest build" mentality, the questions arise.
westers035 said:
Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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What was suggested was that every build would work but a specific variant would be slightly better. For example m would be better for t mobile but any variant would work. For carriers other than sprint, verizon and t mobile I don't know if there'd be any real difference.
Has anyone on ATT received a 5.1 OTA?
If so, which one?
sykopompos said:
Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific
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I knew something seemed different about the camera. Photos in low light looked better to me.
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stas333 said:
if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Exactly. But some will never admit it
The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
If the builds are carrier specific, would google push them based off the the SIM or the IEMI? It would have to be the SIM right? For people that purchased a phone through Google/Motorola and are using it on Verizon. Or switch networks, whatever the case may be.
buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Admit what? If it it carrier specific then explain why E has Camera updates that D does not? What does that have to do with the carrier?
If everything was the same except for the Radio.img then I'd buy the carrier only thing, but there are more that's changed.
buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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i edited my post. D is not Sprint. It must be general version since Canada is getting it right now.
buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Because its not true, then why did i get the 47D version in the Netherlands Europe. Btw i also have Sprint and Verizon files in my firmware, so that tells me they are universal roms that contain specific (network) optimisations that will be triggered when using a specific carrier.
phoenixus said:
The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
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According to the T-Mobile Support page, the requirements to upgrade to 47M is that your current build must be LRX22C, so I'm guessing that those with 47D or 47E won't be able to get an OTA update to 47M.
I'm on T-Mobile with 47D, and I didn't receive any OTA update as of now.
I just got my phone about a week ago and i was wondering if i could access the hidden settings menu by typing a code in the dialing box like in my old G4..?
i need it too... you find a solution?
277634#*#
That's what you looking for?
Code does not work. Thx anyway.
shawnchalfant said:
Code does not work. Thx anyway.
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Model? For the H870 the code *#546368#*870# works.
Killua96 said:
Model? For the H870 the code *#546368#*870# works.
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Yes this works on my H870DS as well
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randy_c said:
277634#*#
That's what you looking for?
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i search for LS993 want to unlock sim using IOG2 menu
mine was H872 Tmobile and 277634#*# work for me
thanks
Killua96 said:
Model? For the H870 the code *#546368#*870# works.
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thank you so much! it worked!
What can you guys really do here? only test? can do anything to enhance the phone?
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Thanks for sharing, useful info.
force 18:9 ratio
anilhk said:
What can you guys really do here? only test? can do anything to enhance the phone?
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you can enable "force long display" to always open apps in 18:9 screen ratio.
ps: this will disable the app scaling feature as it'll always be 18:9..
there are other usefull stuff too like disabling LDB app which will free up some ram (about 100 mb). and other stuff..
Does anyone have the code for the Canadian version?
edmondt said:
Does anyone have the code for the Canadian version?
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Don't know, but on my phone i entered *#546368#*872# (different than I've seen in thread so far) because my model is an h872. Maybe you need to substitute the 3 digits for whatever you have?
Cheers!
StevenRN
steven.rn said:
Don't know, but on my phone i entered *#546368#*872# (different than I've seen in thread so far) because my model is an h872. Maybe you need to substitute the 3 digits for whatever you have?
Cheers!
StevenRN
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He is right i just changed the 872 to 873 and it worked for Canadian version.
abdullahziad said:
you can enable "force long display" to always open apps in 18:9 screen ratio.
ps: this will disable the app scaling feature as it'll always be 18:9..
there are other usefull stuff too like disabling LDB app which will free up some ram (about 100 mb). and other stuff..
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I still don't quite understand the inner workings of how LG makes the app scaling work. If you switched DPI to <500 via adb it basically stops working, BUT so far I've not seen one app with weird graphics, even netflix: all i have to do is press the maximize button a second time when the video is playing full screen and the black bars go away.
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I still don't quite understand the inner workings of how LG makes the app scaling work. If you switched DPI to <500 via adb it basically stops working, BUT so far I've not seen one app with weird graphics, even netflix: all i have to do is press the maximize button a second time when the video is playing full screen and the black bars go away.
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basically it zooms (crops) in the image to the point where you don't have any empty space on the sides
Anything for Verizon (VS988)?
austin1030 said:
Anything for Verizon (VS988)?
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Got no clue on Verizon, I'm presuming you tried *#546368#*988# - might work if you hadn't, and the service menu might be the same even though there's a different carrier.
Let me know if it worked
Cheers!
StevenRN
steven.rn said:
Got no clue on Verizon, I'm presuming you tried *#546368#*988# - might work if you hadn't, and the service menu might be the same even though there's a different carrier.
Let me know if it worked
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No, I have not yet tried because no one said it works for Verizon. So, I just enter them to my dial pad? or somewhere else?
I have a question
I have the LG G6 Korean Version LGM-G600L and i need to flash it with different firmware H870 for example
The question , is it doable? and if yes how ?
I tried several steps from several sites but non is working
Thanks
hisho1311 said:
I have a question
I have the LG G6 Korean Version LGM-G600L and i need to flash it with different firmware H870 for example
The question , is it doable? and if yes how ?
I tried several steps from several sites but non is working
Thanks
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It's just not working that way AFAIK. Why do you want to change the firmware?
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ted presley said:
It's just not working that way AFAIK. Why do you want to change the firmware?
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There are several apps are in Korean and the LG Store as well , also the clock shows that i am roaming which display the Korea time and my home city time
Any suggestions?
hisho1311 said:
There are several apps are in Korean and the LG Store as well , also the clock shows that i am roaming which display the Korea time and my home city time
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It's a little bit uncomfortable for me. But not a big problem.
Unfortunately, I don't think Korean versions of LG phones got bootloader unlocked (recently we don't have any unlocking bootloader tool for Korean ones). So maybe, we have to live with those things.
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It's the same story with different variants of the V20. Sucks big time but I knew the situation before getting mine. Even if I dont have root I think this will still be a keeper.
I'm well pleased with the phone and and there's no carrier bloat at all. There's several native LG apps but they're mostly useful so I've no complaints.
The dual clock thing is a PITA. But not a deal breaker for me. There is an app on the play store, dual clock removal which works without root, but its not been updated for the G6.
The Dual Zone clock can be removed by using an app called QuickShortcutMaker on the Play Store. After installing the app, scroll to find the "roaming" app and under it there should be an item called dual zone clock (or something similar). Click on and it and press launch. There would be any option where you could disable the dual clocks after you have launched it.
Anyway to add or change system language?
Hello, i also have this model, is there anyway to add system language from europe model? I am missing the danish language.
Awesome it worked!!
adnshah said:
Awesome it worked!!
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It worked for what? please..
I have trouble with it. the signal very low. i want to flash it to cook rom or do something to make it better.
help me pls
Hey guys, i'm at it again..
I'm looking for 5 users to unlock their Sprint LS997 V20 devices for GSM use, no root required.
Please post here, do not PM me regarding this.
I could use unlock on my V20
Have a Sprint V20 VZ6
thanks
Let's go! I'm game for an unlock.
I'm game
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Add me on skype: stoney.lawson and we'll get it rolling!
relapsed said:
Have a Sprint V20 VZ6
thanks
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ZV6 is perfect! add me on skype stoney.lawson
Video proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFl8_FDffp0
Great work! We also have a APK that can do it as well.
But selling a service here is not allowed.
hook me up
hyelton said:
Great work! We also have a APK that can do it as well.
But selling a service here is not allowed.
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I'm not outwardly selling anything, i've been providing free unlocks for some time on XDA.
What APK unlocks the device?
slawson said:
I'm not outwardly selling anything, i've been providing free unlocks for some time on XDA.
What APK unlocks the device?
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The hidden menu APK. it changes a setting from Operational mode to "Lab operation" and it enables use of GSM. So far it works with the G5, V20, and a few low end Boost mobile/Sprint prepaid LG devices.
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hyelton said:
The hidden menu APK. it changes a setting from Operational mode to "Lab operation" and it enables use of GSM. So far it works with the G5, V20, and a few low end Boost mobile/Sprint prepaid LG devices.
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hiddenmenu apk no longer works on ZV6 or past December security patch, the network lab operation was removed out of the IOT menu
Although, if you're taking the device overseas, the hiddenmenu apk can be used to assist in selecting your LTE bands!
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hiddenmenu apk no longer works on ZV6 or past December security patch, the network lab operation was removed out of the IOT menu
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Strange. Others are reporting working results recently guess they've never updated. Latest update on the G5 is working perfectly fine though at the moment. Sucks they have to patch the simple ways lol.
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The G5 and the V20 are two different beasts as far as the software correlation..
The G5 was shipped with 6.0, the V20 shipped with 7.0, the menu options were altered to prevent unlocking with the V20 via this method..
Just as it's removed in the G6 as well.
slawson said:
The G5 and the V20 are two different beasts as far as the software correlation..
The G5 was shipped with 6.0, the V20 shipped with 7.0, the menu options were altered to prevent unlocking with the V20 via this method..
Just as it's removed in the G6 as well.
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Yeah the G5 both 6.0 and 7.0 working correctly at the moment. Hopefully it doesn't get patched. But I've never recommended using Sprint phone outside of Sprint anyway. I've never had a stable signal in fringe areas oddly.
But outside the US Sprint devices are sold on a large scale LG devices at least.
Also with 7.0 something that may assist others, with that hiddenmenu apk, you can go to the svc menu -> port check test -> enable, then set the usb connection mode to file transfer / Always and obtain your SPC/MSL using any qualcomm LG method reader.
The apk still has many uses!
It won't ever get patched in the G5, they can't as the network operation mode is a requirement since it was built in to the framework.
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It won't ever get patched in the G5, they can't as the network operation mode is a requirement since it was built in to the framework.
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Awesome! Thanks for the info! I had strange issues with random battery drain and overheating during that battery drain with mine. So I got rid of it. I had a feeling something was up with a Sprint app causing it. But no one else experienced the issue.
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slawson said:
Also with 7.0 something that may assist others, with that hiddenmenu apk, you can go to the svc menu -> port check test -> enable, then set the usb connection mode to file transfer / Always and obtain your SPC/MSL using any qualcomm LG method reader.
The apk still has many uses!
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I've been trying to get my msl from sprint for a few days now as im litterally having poor data issues where i know i have good lte. So if i do this do i just download an apk to read the msl or an exe program for windows. My main goal is to go into ##3282# menu under edit (msl) required. under lte and adjust my band priority from 25 to 3 and 26 to 2 and 41 to 1. So in theory this should work right.
Smart Call is a feature I love on Samsung phones.
I just picked up a dual sim S8+ last week, and I can't find where to enable it. Samsung's website says to do it through 'Caller ID and spam protection' in the Call settings, but this is not an option I have.
Is this not a feature available on the international model or did Samsung remove it from Oreo?
Smart Call is available for phones meant to be shipped to US. I don't think it would work on your phone as it's not meant to be sold in US. Samsung uses HIYA to provide the smart call service. Installing HIYA yourself should also give you pretty similar results. Personally I like TrueCaller better as it works for Individual callers also and not just Businesses as in HIYA. TrueCallers database is much more robust.
viper98 said:
Smart Call is a feature I love on Samsung phones.
I just picked up a dual sim S8+ last week, and I can't find where to enable it. Samsung's website says to do it through 'Caller ID and spam protection' in the Call settings, but this is not an option I have.
Is this not a feature available on the international model or did Samsung remove it from Oreo?
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It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
jasleen_ss said:
Smart Call is available for phones meant to be shipped to US. I don't think it would work on your phone as it's not meant to be sold in US. Samsung uses HIYA to provide the smart call service. Installing HIYA yourself should also give you pretty similar results. Personally I like TrueCaller better as it works for Individual callers also and not just Businesses as in HIYA. TrueCallers database is much more robust.
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Thanks for the suggestions
tyrone1 said:
It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
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I'm using it on Rogers in Canada.
Is there an easy root for Oreo? I already have no warranty, so I don't care if I void it.
viper98 said:
Thanks for the suggestions
I'm using it on Rogers in Canada.
Is there an easy root for Oreo? I already have no warranty, so I don't care if I void it.
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Yeah install twrp and flash custom rom. I'm currently running renovate ice.
tyrone1 said:
Yeah install twrp and flash custom rom. I'm currently running renovate ice.
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Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
viper98 said:
Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
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How did it go? I'm in the exact same boat but on the Telus network in Canada. I love the smart call feature and how well integrated it was, but switched to dual sim for work purposes and miss the feature so much... Please let me know if it worked out for you ... I am very new to this and have never rooted or installed a new rom but would really appreciate any help.
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Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
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How did you manage if the Canadian version is snapdragon?
Jeff3dfx said:
How did it go? I'm in the exact same boat but on the Telus network in Canada. I love the smart call feature and how well integrated it was, but switched to dual sim for work purposes and miss the feature so much... Please let me know if it worked out for you ... I am very new to this and have never rooted or installed a new rom but would really appreciate any help.
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There was a noticeable lag from running it on stock touchwiz. It would take at lest 3 rings before it pulled in the ID
But it worked
adj998 said:
How did you manage if the Canadian version is snapdragon?
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I had the international dual sim model
tyrone1 said:
It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
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I use rom stock, but with root, installed via odin, can I just get a custom csc with the function?
Hey guys, i'm very new to this as well and i purchased T-mobile Galaxy S8 Active thats unlocked which I use on Koodo in Canada. I would also like to have smart call back like i did on my old S8. Whats the best way for me to to this, i also wouldnt mind getting rid of the t-mobile apps. Ive read about flashing the phone and putting on an unlocked firmware which would remove tmobile and put on a stock samsung firmware. is this true, what is the best way for me to do this?
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I use rom stock, but with root, installed via odin, can I just get a custom csc with the function?
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I would also like to know if this is a viable option