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Hello XDA Community ,
So I want to buy an Axon 7 , but there is no local seller in my country who offer it .I'm Outside Europe and the US .
So the only way I have is to buy it online from a store who ship to my country.
I found the chinese version in aliexpress and the G version from a european store. So I'm confused which one to buy
Can you please tell me the differences and what do u recommend to me ??
PS: LTE frequency bands in my country are 3/7/20
Youssefmans said:
Hello XDA Community ,
So I want to buy an Axon 7 , but there is no local seller in my country who offer it .I'm Outside Europe and the US .
So the only way I have is to buy it online from a store who ship to my country.
I found the chinese version in aliexpress and the G version from a european store. So I'm confused which one to buy
Can you please tell me the differences and what do u recommend to me ??
PS: LTE frequency bands in my country are 3/7/20
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Chinese version has on screen navigation bar (no capacitive buttons) which might be better for some, but the big bezel where the capacitive buttons are located is still there, just without the buttons. I think it has a more stock Android launcher (A2017G has one too, on update B02). I've heard that some parts of the system (maybe bootloader?) are in Chinese, would be better if someone confirmed though. No idea about the LTE bands it supports.
Has no warranty. You probably won't use any warranty though if you aren't able to get to the country where they sent you the device from, but it's REALLY handy if you wasted the screen or have a camera problem, like the OIS buzzing.
It has a Theme engine but it's a little weird and it seems not to change what's important (can't put the OS to black).
On the other hand the G has full MiFavor which 99% of people here in XDA hate. Launcher without drawer, like Apple. The icons are all square rounded in the corners. Capacitive buttons below the screen. maybe a little too close to each other, and without any backlight, but you get used to them by muscle memory or whatever. A couple of years of Passport 2.0 warranty + a year of ZTE VIP warranty that covers one screen replacement and a couple of other things.
Be careful though, it explicitly says that it doesn't cover acts of God! lol
AFAIK Chinese version does have capacitive buttons. 6gb version has force touch exclusive.
Youssefmans said:
Hello XDA Community ,
So I want to buy an Axon 7 , but there is no local seller in my country who offer it .I'm Outside Europe and the US .
So the only way I have is to buy it online from a store who ship to my country.
I found the chinese version in aliexpress and the G version from a european store. So I'm confused which one to buy
Can you please tell me the differences and what do u recommend to me ??
PS: LTE frequency bands in my country are 3/7/20
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Chinese won't be good for you. Most likely you should choose G model. Some sources say that U model also has B20 others don't mention it.
Spec for G and Chinese can found here:
http://www.ztedevice.com/product/smart-phone/AXON-7
Thats fake that chinese version don't have buttons, maybe first copies don't had them, but I bought mine A2017 64GB on March '17 and I got normal buttons under screen.
Hello,
i would like to get myself the G6.
But i'm not sure wether to get the H870 (European model) or the DS model?
You could count the Pros and Cons, but its more a decision of wether to root and use custom ROMs or not?
What about updates/upgrades?
Just share your opinions to help me decide! :fingers-crossed:
PS:
I don't use/need VoLTE.
ShiRaZ1988 said:
Hello,
i would like to get myself the G6.
But i'm not sure wether to get the H870 (European model) or the DS model?
You could count the Pros and Cons, but its more a decision of wether to root and use custom ROMs or not?
What about updates/upgrades?
Just share your opinions to help me decide! :fingers-crossed:
PS:
I don't use/need VoLTE.
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It depends on what you need...
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H870 pros:
- Updates
- Bootloader Unlock: Possible
H870DS pros:
- Quad Dac
- 64GB of internal memory
- Dual Sim
So, if you need root or like modding in general go for an European H870, if not, go for the H870DS, if you have no interests in both pros go for the one which cost less.
My vote is for H870, don't need 32GB since i don't use heavy apps and have tons of storage on my pc and use a 64GB Microsd, also don't need QuadDac or the second sim.
Killua96 said:
It depends on what you need...
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H870 pros:
- Updates
- Bootloader Unlock: Possible
H870DS pros:
- Quad Dac
- 64GB of internal memory
- Dual Sim
So, if you need root or like modding in general go for an European H870, if not, go for the H870DS, if you have no interests in both pros go for the one which cost less.
My vote is for H870, don't need 32GB since i don't use heavy apps and have tons of storage on my pc and use a 64GB Microsd, also don't need QuadDac or the second sim.
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I second that
Hello,
Is it possible to put a EU rom on the H870DS? Or is there a risk of brick the phone ?
Sorry for my english im french
Thank
Urban_225 said:
Hello,
Is it possible to put a EU rom on the H870DS? Or is there a risk of brick the phone ?
Sorry for my english im french
Thank
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It's better not, the possibility of bricking are very high, also what's the point of doing this? It wouldn't allow the bootloader unlock if that was your thinking, that is an IMEI limited thing
Thank you for your answer
To answer your question I would like to have the EU version because it seems to have more update than version TWN.
Urban_225 said:
Thank you for your answer
To answer your question I would like to have the EU version because it seems to have more update than version TWN.
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In any case I wouldn't advise that, after all the H870 has 32GB only, no dual SIM and no quad dac, so even if you don't brick the phone you would have a software limited phone.
I concur. I think it's a very bad idea, not sure you could even flash it anyways. You'll get your own updates in time, why bother about that?
I got the H870, because of the unlocked bootloader
There is no reason at all to get the European version unless you really need to unlock your bootloader. The DS version is superior. I've had both. Sold the European version and got the DS and could not be happier about it. This also send signals to LG for their region crap.
The main reason to buy a h870 instead of h870ds, if you're living in Europe, is the guarantee or a lack of it on h870ds. Spending £300 or more without any guarantee is gambling.
The sellers are putting in various forms of warranties on the H870DS, most of them offering a year of "seller's warranty". Considering the price of purchase, I'd say it's pretty good. You'll probably run into less problem returning it to a seller on eBay, who wouldn't want to risk getting negative feedback, than talking to LG customer support, which in some cases seem that they couldn't care less about your faulty phone.
The Ebay sellers are located in HKG, e.g. in guarantee case you or he have/has to send it for repair to HKG. 2-4 weeks without smartphone. EBay 12 months, EU 24 months guarantee, etc...
Montechristo said:
The Ebay sellers are located in HKG, e.g. in guarantee case you or he have/has to send it for repair to HKG. 2-4 weeks without smartphone. EBay 12 months, EU 24 months guarantee, etc...
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The sellers are shipping from Ireland or the UK, and if I were ever to return it over warranty issues, that's where I'd send it.
Gr8 idea, you send to Irland, UK, France or wherever. Your dealer ships it to HKG for repair = 2-4 weeks without your phone.
TheSaw said:
I got the H870, because of the unlocked bootloader
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Did you buy it online? Im also looking for an european H870
MrBigWaffles said:
Did you buy it online? Im also looking for an european H870
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Yes, I got it from ebay, because I didn't trust the shady cheap websites. Others have successfully ordered from the shady websites, so you can give it a try if you're brave enough: eglobalcentral. Although I don't see the H870 model at them right now.
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Gr8 idea, you send to Irland, UK, France or wherever. Your dealer ships it to HKG for repair = 2-4 weeks without your phone.
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Well, if you send your faulty phone to LG, you can rest assure that it'll take some time to get it back as well, since LG doesn't do any repairs themselves. Depending on the issue, the eBay seller might send you a new phone instead of shipping it to Hong Kong. As I've said before, the eBay sellers are far more sensitive to negative feedback than LG, and more commonly known to try to satisfy their buyers.
As much as I'd love to have 64 gigs and dual sim, I spent €40 extra to get the 32 gig single sim, just to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I wouldn't hesitate a second to order with eglobal to get the DS if I felt I didn't need root access.
IMO the price difference compensates for not having warranty so the extra storage and dual sim make it a no brainer.
But yeah, bought the EU version anyway.
So, I just saw the G6 and Samsung S8 in person and well... the G6 just fits my jam better, so, after searching online and seeing multiple sites, my best bet is buying from Aliexpress.
They sell 2 models: H870DS (Hong Kong) and G600 (South Korea), and as far from this 2 models, I have found more info from the Hong Kong model than the G600, and well, the thing is that I love custom roms and fiddling with my devices, so that's the question: Does the normal H870 ROM work with the H870DS?, I will be better just buying the South Korean model? or dont be such a cheapo and buying the H870 directly from the only carrier in my country that has it by around 100 bucks more (Telcel).
It will not work and brick your phone for sure...
or dont be such a cheapo and buying the H870 directly from the only carrier in my country that has it by around 100 bucks more
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If you feel like you need root, that's the only way to go.
I paid a bit more too to get an unlockable bootloader. It's a shame but that's how it works right now.
Hi
Looks like the G6870DS bootloader can't be officially and unofficially unlock...
As per title, does such a thing exist? Looking at some 64GB H870DS from ebay and someone pointed out they might not have the hifi DAC. Could this be possible on a device with H870DS codename? Maybe I'm wrong but I thought H870DS = hifi DAC no matter what so please correct if it's not the case. And also, how would you ensure it then? Only if it is in the description? We all know how generic/copy-paste descriptions are on ebay...
Yes exist! Dual sim 32 gb version no Dac /Amp version
64 GB H870 DS korean come with Dac/Amp
And H870 DSU(Lg g6 PLus 128Gb)
from the post above, maybe you can differentiate it based on storage? all 64gb DS version might come with it, but 32gb versions don't?
kabirjedi said:
Yes exist! Dual sim 32 gb version no Dac /Amp version
64 GB H870 DS korean come with Dac/Amp
And H870 DSU(Lg g6 PLus 128Gb)
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What is the code name of such a device (32gb DS) ? Is it also called H870DS?
Is it safe then to assume that 64GB + DS = Hifi DAC?
In short, If I see "H870DS" can I be sure about the DAC or not?
mclisme said:
What is the code name of such a device (32gb DS) ? Is it also called H870DS?
Is it safe then to assume that 64GB + DS = Hifi DAC?
In short, If I see "H870DS" can I be sure about the DAC or not?
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H870S = Dual SIM 32GB no QDac
H870DS = Dual SIM 64GB with QDac
I am also looking of changing my note 5 to g6 32gb version h870 version. Is it really important yo have qdac? I never used in any of my phones the audio jack. Also i think the h870 ver doesn't have wireless charge. Correct?
Distro19 said:
I am also looking of changing my note 5 to g6 32gb version h870 version. Is it really important yo have qdac? I never used in any of my phones the audio jack. Also i think the h870 ver doesn't have wireless charge. Correct?
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Correct, H870 is for Europe, no wireless charging. From what I know, only US sold variants have wireless charging.
Hello does anyone knows any program or another way to change the sound .(bass - mid - treble)
I don't want to open an other thread for sound.
Use an eq app or, get poweramp beta, it's great. But if you get the one with the dac, to get best unaltered quality (no resampling unnecessarily) you can use BlackPlayer, Pulsar Music, PlayerPro without the add on DSP pack, or the stock LG music app, but imo best eq music player is poweramp beta
What is the build.prop key for ro.product.model= that has quad dac? To be precise - need all models numbers for models with QD)
arrow1234 said:
Correct, H870 is for Europe, no wireless charging. From what I know, only US sold variants have wireless charging.
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For me is not a bad thing for not having wireless charging. I was overhyped when i bought my note 5 with wireless changing. I bought even an original Samsung wireless fast charging doc and used it about 5 times. Because i work the phone all the time and when charging it wireless i disrupt the charging process all the time.
Which version name has both quad dec and wireless charging?
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As per title, does such a thing exist? Looking at some 64GB H870DS from ebay and someone pointed out they might not have the hifi DAC. Could this be possible on a device with H870DS codename? Maybe I'm wrong but I thought H870DS = hifi DAC no matter what so please correct if it's not the case. And also, how would you ensure it then? Only if it is in the description? We all know how generic/copy-paste descriptions are on ebay...
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Or at least only quad dec, because there's a lot of confusion with the versions. I want 64 gb dual sim varient with quad dec at least installed, if got wireless charging also, awesome.
I can get the LG G6 H870DS 64Gb dual sim variant for 400 euro. This variant gets the Hi-Fi Dac so many people want. Many people say this is a bargain but can I get an honest answer ?
Has this phone gotten good support on the update spectrum?
Is it still stuck at 7.0 Nougat ? And has it gotten security patches ? I have the LG G4 and let's just say I'm dissapointed.
Hi
For the moment yes it is still on Android Nougat but it receives the security updates (the last one is "August 2017").
And it doesn't include wireless charging, if that is important to you. Also, most dual SIM phone can only connect to LTE on one SIM.
Urban_225 said:
Hi
For the moment yes it is still on Android Nougat but it receives the security updates (the last one is "August 2017").
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That's great but is it on all LG G6's ? I've seen stories of people being stuck on different patches.
JaguarBeast said:
That's great but is it on all LG G6's ? I've seen stories of people being stuck on different patches.
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The dual SIM variant you are refering to is. That will be coming from eglobalcentral.eu or similar and they supply either Hong Kong or Taiwan version both of which are on the August security patch as current.
Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk
JaguarBeast said:
That's great but is it on all LG G6's ? I've seen stories of people being stuck on different patches.
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My dual SIM H870DS has the 1 Aug 2017 security patch...
Hi,
I just received the September update
The phone is well updated
spatone said:
My dual SIM H870DS has the 1 Aug 2017 security patch...
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I believe you got an Indian version? Mine is still at July security patch.
Urban_225 said:
Hi,
I just received the September update
The phone is well updated
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Ye only taiwan version we in europe are still on july patch ffs
saifi2649 said:
I believe you got an Indian version? Mine is still at July security patch.
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Got mine from Dubai. It is the 64GB one and has the Hi-Fi DAC (same as the Indian version).
Still no sign of September security patch though...
spatone said:
Got mine from Dubai. It is the 64GB one and has the Hi-Fi DAC (same as the Indian version).
Still no sign of September security patch though...
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Update was only for Taiwanese G6 and G6+
damn dual sim has better support than the single sim variant