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Lg g6 h870s same as h870????

Hey fellas,
Just bought lg g6 from saudi....model name is h870s.
I prefer android over ios just because of heavy customization that comes with it. Lg g6 development is a little disappointing though.
Many models lack any aftermarket support(f*** lg for this).
Almost sold my device but then came across this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/info-lg-g6-models-bands-t3571221
It lists 870s with 870 EU model.
So 870 roms,bootloder unlocker, recovery compatible with 870s or 870v, 870k for that matter(refrence for other guys out there).
Btw 870s comes with dual sim, 32gigs internal, no hifi dac.
Advance thanks for help.

I can't help but thanks for mentioning about the hifi dac, I was looking around for that.
Seems the G6+ is the way to go (Also sold in SA, it wasn't available when you purchased your G6)

What about system updates for H870S? Upgrades should arrive at the same time as for the version H870? I see both versions are International and both stuck at July security patch.

i have the same problem with my LG G6 H870s bought it from SA as well, so far I cant unlock the boot loader. although the G6 H870 is able to unlock the boot loader.

Windforce0511 said:
What about system updates for H870S? Upgrades should arrive at the same time as for the version H870? I see both versions are International and both stuck at July security patch.
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I got the Jan patch a few days back, mine was previously sleeping on the July patch as well
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wlleboyy said:
i have the same problem with my LG G6 H870s bought it from SA as well, so far I cant unlock the boot loader. although the G6 H870 is able to unlock the boot loader.
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Curious, why are you going through the trouble of doing so in the first place?

[Request] TWRP for the Verizon LG G6 VS988

I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!

chocolote4444 said:
I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!
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There is no unlocked boot loader for the VS988.
There is no way to add TWRP without a boot loader unlock.
If you like the LG G6, sell the Verizon version and get the US997 version with has a boot loader you can unlock and it also works on VZW.

tech_head said:
There is no unlocked boot loader for the VS988.
There is no way to add TWRP without a boot loader unlock.
If you like the LG G6, sell the Verizon version and get the US997 version with has a boot loader you can unlock and it also works on VZW.
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I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!

chocolote4444 said:
I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!
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It isn't that simple. Your model, the VS988, is a locked down Verizon variant. LG has locked the carrier versions of the G6, so it doesn't matter if your on AT&T, Verizon or even US Cellular. You are unable to modify the software of a carrier branded variant. If you wanted to be able to modify your device you should of done research before you made the purchase and went with a US997, as it has an unlocked bootloader and supports the bands for every major United States carrier. Your best bet, if you want to do software modification, is to sell your current VS997 and pickup a new US997 for around $450. All accessories would work with both models so it wouldn't be as if you were buying all new accessories on top of it.
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gregfink83 said:
I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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gregfink83 said:
I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.

Matt4542 said:
It isn't that simple. Your model, the VS988, is a locked down Verizon variant. LG has locked the carrier versions of the G6, so it doesn't matter if your on AT&T, Verizon or even US Cellular. You are unable to modify the software of a carrier branded variant. If you wanted to be able to modify your device you should of done research before you made the purchase and went with a US997, as it has an unlocked bootloader and supports the bands for every major United States carrier. Your best bet, if you want to do software modification, is to sell your current VS997 and pickup a new US997 for around $450. All accessories would work with both models so it wouldn't be as if you were buying all new accessories on top of it.
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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Your right. That was my mistake lol. I'm gonna wait till Cyber monday and buy the US977 model and try to sell my original.

Any chance I can get help finding the stock Verizon rom? I have the VS998 and cant seem to find it anywhere, the post here in XDA leads to a blank page.

Here is the Oreo update, it's the one before current version which contained security fix.
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/16833/VS98820d_02_0829_ARB00.kdz
For some reason the newest isn't posted anywhere.

Calls not working after manual update to oreo

I got impatient and used the LG UP software to manually update my LG - HD870DS to oreo using the official lg firmware that released for the EU version. the software is working fine with almost no issues (including the quad-dac, unexpectedly). But I cant make any calls. The mobile networks option is greyed out and it says 'service disabled' . The imei number is showing fine. I dont want to rollback as, the update is quite good. Anyone know how to fix this?

EU does not have any Dual Sim Variants, you can't flash a Single Sim Software to Dual Sim.
You're a member of XDA Forum, so honestly you should know that.

Simply reflash your variant kdz... The modem are different

I was unable to find the kdz for my model, can someone give me a link? (My model is HD870DS)

https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h870ds-firmwares/
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Just a lg h870 ds firmwares search on google....

Update to Oreo is available for HD870DS via LG Bridge!

Oreo on the LG V20 H990DS

Android 8.0 Oreo started rolling out on the LG V20 at the end of July. I own the international version of the phone, the LG V20 H990DS. When I check for an OS Update it says that there's no Update available.
Why is that? Am I the only owner of the H990DS version experiencing this? Could it have to do with the fact that I imported it because it's not being sold by retail in my country?
Thanks in advace.
UserAnonymous12345

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Android 8.0 Oreo started rolling out on the LG V20 at the end of July. I own the international version of the phone, the LG V20 H990DS. When I check for an OS Update it says that there's no Update available.
Why is that? Am I the only owner of the H990DS version experiencing this? Could it have to do with the fact that I imported it because it's not being sold by retail in my country?
Thanks in advace.
UserAnonymous12345
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The H990ds oreo update hasn't been released yet, read some of the other oreo threads as I believe some have mentioned possible release dates
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs

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The H990ds oreo update hasn't been released yet, read some of the other oreo threads as I believe some have mentioned possible release dates
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs
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Ok, thanks.
Do you or does anybody have an idea, when it's expected to be released for everyone?
(I know that there are other threads, but they are not really up-to-date with the most recent post on the topic I found being from March)
Thanks in advace.

Mid august or september was the mentioned dates in previouse posts.

I asked the LG online chat about the H990DS updates....
Here is the transcript from LG chat on the question:
Time of chat: 8/15/2018 3:01:28 PM
Length of chat: 00:07:16
Your name: Dax
Chatted with: Micel
3:01 PM Micel: Hello, Dax. Please allow me a moment while I review your question...
3:01 PM Micel: I will be more than happy to assist you with your concern.
3:02 PM Dax: Great
3:02 PM Micel: Yes, there is an update that will be rolled out to LG V20.
3:02 PM Micel: However, we do not have any specific time when the update will be rolled out.
3:03 PM Dax: Is this going to be a security update, or a version update?
3:03 PM Micel: It is a software version that will be for bugs and fixes.
3:03 PM Dax: So not Android 8.0, just an update to 7.0?
3:04 PM Micel: The update that will be rolled out is an Oreo version which is Android 8.0.
3:04 PM Dax: Great, really good to hear!
3:05 PM Micel: No worries.
3:05 PM Micel: Is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
3:06 PM Dax: So, although you dont have a specific time - are you able to at least say within a week, within a month, this year?
3:06 PM Micel: Sorry but I do not have any idea about the timeframe.
3:06 PM Dax: ok thanks.
3:06 PM Micel: I'm afraid that if I will give a timeframe, this is misinformation.
3:06 PM Micel: Is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
3:07 PM Dax: Is there any information on how much longer this device will be supported for?
3:07 PM Micel: No, there is none.
3:07 PM Dax: ok, thats all. Thanks for your time.
3:08 PM Micel: You're very much welcome. I hope this has been of some assistance Dax.
3:08 PM Micel: Thank you for visiting LG Australia New Zealand Live Chat Support. Have a wonderful day.

Is there any news? There will be update for any H990DS version? I have TWN, but i read that roms for other countries can be flashed.

From what I have seen on forums etc it looks like it'll start rolling out from Sept 7. But only LG knows really, and they aren't telling. I have the exact same model, and yes you can install different regions ROMs but I find they don't always work the same. I tried a different version and had better battery life/signal, but Google assistant didn't work well and I had volume issues so went back to the version my phone came with.

LG mobile must be the most transparent company when it comes to informing there user base of updates:good:

UserAnonymous12345 said:
Android 8.0 Oreo started rolling out on the LG V20 at the end of July. I own the international version of the phone, the LG V20 H990DS. When I check for an OS Update it says that there's no Update available.
Why is that? Am I the only owner of the H990DS version experiencing this? Could it have to do with the fact that I imported it because it's not being sold by retail in my country?
Thanks in advace.
UserAnonymous12345
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LG open-source website listed the kernel source code for H990 model... Which is identical to H990DS, H990N, H990N etc... Elsa model...
Earlier it was listed only for Korean F800 series..
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=H990
So we should be able get oreo in September for sure...
Now it's up to LG what best features they would include in it... My only concern in this phone is the battery backup....
Let's hope so....

Jesus, they still haven't updated this phone?? Glad I sold it, 1st mobile to ship with Nougat and then an awful track record in updates. They need to get their act together. Nice audio quality, shame about after support

V20 H990ds oreo update
Hello Everyone
I have same version in india and still not getting the update of oreo. Lg needs to do something for customers for update the software frequent.

my wife h p10 lite has 8.0 plus updates now to august 18 .. my lofty is still on 7 and nov 17 ... is there a moral there somewhere ... ??

No updates for my H990DS since November 2017... My second phone is a Huawei P20 (not the Pro) since three months and I have already received THREE security updates and one to push the power for players. What a difference, Huawei is now number two in worldwide sales. But I love my LG too, great camera etc.!
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My last update is for April 5 and LG Hasn't release any updates yet !
6 Months without any updates ! No Security Updates , No Android Updates! Nothing ...!
LG doesn't value us anything! I will not buy any smartphone from LG ! Never
V20 is my first and last LG device :\

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my last update is for april 5 and lg hasn't release any updates yet !
6 months without any updates ! No security updates , no android updates! Nothing ...!
Lg doesn't value us anything! I will not buy any smartphone from lg ! Never
v20 is my first and last lg device :\
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VS995 got its oreo treatment yesterday
According to an article from androidpolice,
Verizon specific model of V20 (VS995) got its oreo yesterday.
Are we up next? or gotta wait in line behind
LS997 (t-mobile)
US996 (US cellular)
H990T (Mexico)?
Like many others here, V20 will be the last LG mobile device for me.

This will be my last Lg. It's sad, because it's a great device.

I have the USA version of the V20 on Verizon Wireless and got the Oreo update late last night.
It seems smoother ... but had to reset a lot of my custom Apps and settings ... I'm liking it!

F**king LG!
I have the Indian H990ds, and it's still on the security update from April 2017.

I wouldn't hold your breath, the H990DS isn't even on the list for the source code release for Oreo, if it shows up there I'm guessing it'll be at least a month before it starts rolling out.
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=h990

LGE Answered Regarding LS992 Oreo Update

Today i e-mailed lg asking for when will an update for our lg g5 ls992 will be released so this is what they have answered me :/

Pranavchandra27 said:
Today i e-mailed lg asking for when will an update for our lg g5 ls992 will be released so this is what they have answered me :/
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It looks like a generic response where they substitute whatever model number is being inquired about . Since the Sprint version is months behind other variants already being upgraded this person responding doesn't seem to have a clue . At this point I don't think Sprint has any intention or plan to have LG upgrade our phone to oreo . The verizon model was updated 6 months ago .
https://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g5-an...ad-lg-g5-android-oreo-8-0-stock-firmware.html

Yes this is not going to happen, it's better to get rid of this phone

whaaaaaaaaaaat? they Wont give us oreo?

As of April 4th, the Indian variant of the LG G5 is now receiving the Oreo update....so by a VERY small chance, we may still get Oreo... Im off contract, so I only use this phone for my second Pokemon Go account connected via hotspot, so I'm not DYING for the update, but damn LG and Sprint....a promise is a promise.