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hello to everyone,
i am planning to get my lg g2 from usa,which is carrier based phone. so, i want to unlock the phone to work any sim card in india.
so, which carrier i suppose to choose which can unlock easily. and where i can find code for it.?
first time i am going to try this
lg g2 at&t,lg g2 t-mobile,lg g2 verizon or any?.
please guide me. and is this safe? and any problem can occur in future?
thanks and regards
overseas freq
dbarot87 said:
hello to everyone,
i am planning to get my lg g2 from usa,which is carrier based phone. so, i want to unlock the phone to work any sim card in india.
so, which carrier i suppose to choose which can unlock easily. and where i can find code for it.?
first time i am going to try this
lg g2 at&t,lg g2 t-mobile,lg g2 verizon or any?.
please guide me. and is this safe? and any problem can occur in future?
thanks and regards
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Did you ever figure out which variant will work in India? I've read that the Verizon one isn't sim locked, but do the GSM frequencies you need match?
cesar33 said:
Did you ever figure out which variant will work in India? I've read that the Verizon one isn't sim locked, but do the GSM frequencies you need match?
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Yes,i checked with Wikipedia Verizon - VS980 model matches with international edition with 2G and 3G network and it does not support for LTE(it does not a problem for me).
is it any problem to buy that mobile in USA?
Has anyone tried the Bootloader of the H990DS Dual SIM version?
auktionadmin said:
Has anyone tried the Bootloader of the H990DS Dual SIM version?
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at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
moosaa said:
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
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Are there only two of three Korean variants which are unlocked yet? Can the F800S not be unlocked later?
moosaa said:
at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
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Are you sure that the H990DS Korean variant can be unlocked in couple of month. If H900DS can be unlocked I will buy it in Germany now. But I must be sure that it can be unlocked later.
Are you sure that the H990DS Korean variant can be unlocked in couple of month. If H900DS can be unlocked I will buy it in Germany now. But I must be sure that it can be unlocked later.[/QUOTE]
I'm NOT sure 100%
H990DS is NOT KOREAN
It's Taiwan Dual SIM & S_H_I_T
LINK :
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v20-model-numbers-differences/
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
BUY BELOW INTERNATIONAL MODEL NUMBER ONLY ( SINGLE SIM ) :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
I think it will launch in South Africa and Turkey in November
Instagram : MOOSA36
moosaa said:
I'm NOT sure 100%
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
BUY BELOW INTERNATIONAL MODEL NUMBER ONLY ( SINGLE SIM ) :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
I think it will launch in South Africa and Turkey in November
Instagram : MOOSA36
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Ok I think you adviced me the Single SIM variant for better custom ROM community here in xda?
Then I will by a Single SIM variant where it's possible to go in fastboot and fastboot command work. I think H918 T-Mobile US version is the best for custom ROM community, right? Or are other Single SIM variants if rooted as good as the H918 variant?
Anyway I will not buy the Dual SIM variant.
auktionadmin said:
Ok I think you adviced me the Single SIM variant for better custom ROM community here in xda?
Then I will by a Single SIM variant where it's possible to go in fastboot and fastboot command work. I think H918 T-Mobile US version is the best for custom ROM community, right? Or are other Single SIM variants if rooted as good as the H918 variant?
Anyway I will not buy the Dual SIM variant.
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Yes you damn right
Single SIM is for developers ONLY
If you can wait one or two month then,
1st and best option is :
International Single SIM :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
If you can not wait , then
2nd option :
H918 T-Mobile US
both can be rooted in the near future
do as you wish
I must sleep now
The notion "wait a couple of months" is the most optimistic statement I've read on this topic. Dev's aren't big fans with LG and the ones who are, are typically working on the smaller market SINGLE sim phones like the T-mobile in the US. Root may never come along to the dual sim variant/s and that is just one of the reasons more of the "in the know" type phone users probably WON'T buy this phone. The dev community for LG dual is dead...yet I'm not sure why, this is where more of its USERS are.
RoOSTA
Unfortunately I found this thread too late recommending against the dual sim H990DS.
I have one now and it's too late. I needed a dual sim phone as I carry a work phone and a personal phone and was tired or carrying two phone the whole time. I've had my eye on V20 for quite a while now and was excited to see it had all the specs I wanted including dual sim and MicroSD.
Does anyone think there will be a root for this device? I've always rooted my devices and for a number of reasons. Hearing that there may not be root for this model has made me reconsider my purchase.
Any idea guys?
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
AcostaJA said:
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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Thank you for the quick reply AcostaJA. That is very reassuring.
Once I know there will be an unlock eventually I can live with that. I don't upgrade my devices very often so the idea of being stuck on stock for that duration was making me crazy.
I'm a fan of Cyanogenmod and look forward to their V20 release.
Thank you again!
AcostaJA said:
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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I'm not too sure where you get your optimism from. LG do not have plans to release the boot unlock for this model...
roosta said:
I'm not too sure where you get your optimism from. LG do not have plans to release the boot unlock for this model...
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The mysterious powers of marketing...
moosaa said:
at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
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Interesting list there. The F800K shipped with an unlockable bootloader like the H918?
"Dirty Santa"'s contributions are the F800L, H910, LS997 and VS995 currently. The other V20s are likely to be cracked open soon.
moosaa said:
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
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My my, you dislike dual-SIM phones so badly? Currently the H99DS has a AU$2015 (roughly US$1450) bounty, but there isn't yet an organized bounty for the H990 (though there are some disorganized folks who are offering). I imagine both will get broken in the same timeframe (not much more difficult to break both at the same time than just one).
AcostaJA said:
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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They may in fact do that. So far Dirty Santa has only been applied to 4 devices, but most of what was done is pretty general and I imagine the rest of the V20 devices will follow soon. My fear is someone in LG management will say "Hmm, that merely encouraged them, don't be so lenient this time!" and they won't do so and be a PITA.
this guy claims this root works. does it?
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/12/root-lg-v20-h990ds-nougat-twrp.html
macboss said:
this guy claims this root works. does it?
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/12/root-lg-v20-h990ds-nougat-twrp.html
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No it does not
Still nothing??
Look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/dirtysanta-h990-t3624296/
Jacob_Bentzen said:
Still nothing??
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
Read before ?
hoi_lai said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
Read before ?
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Not before today, but now I have a Sony
But thanks anyway
Jacob_Bentzen said:
Not before today, but now I have a Sony
But thanks anyway
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Nice to see U have a Sony instead of Phone X:laugh:
Does anyone have links to online stores where the LG V20 H990 is available for purchase?
Byte_76 said:
Does anyone have links to online stores where the LG V20 H990 is available for purchase?
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http://www.expansys.com.hk/lg-v20-dual-sim-lg-h990n-64gb-titan-296279/
Apparently, there are two versions. H990N and H990DS.
Byte_76 said:
Does anyone have links to online stores where the LG V20 H990 is available for purchase?
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http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/
Thank you!
Byte_76 said:
Thank you!
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ATTENTION:
DO NOT BUY DUAL SIM :
H990N or H990DS
PLZ WAIT FOR BELOW INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SIM Model number :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
You can buy one on gmarket.co.kr for about 730$
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Why?
moosaa said:
ATTENTION:
DO NOT BUY DUAL SIM :
H990N or H990DS
PLZ WAIT FOR BELOW INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SIM Model number :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
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moosaa said:
ATTENTION:
DO NOT BUY DUAL SIM :
H990N or H990DS
PLZ WAIT FOR BELOW INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SIM Model number :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
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What's wrong with the Dual SIM version?
BozQ said:
What's wrong with the Dual SIM version?
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everybody,
listen to me carefully plz,
Im NOT developer,
but I have a lot of knowledge about LG Flagship smartphone since LG V10 ,
Model H990DS or H990N Dual SIM ,
CAN NOT Unlock Bootloader ,
If cant = CAN NOT be Rooted as well ,
LG V20 H990 Single SIM will 100% launch in South Africa, Turkey,
some Arabic countries such as :
Lebanon , Jordon , Irag ,
and It will launch in Erope in the future as well ,
LG South Africa Link :
http://www.lg.com/za/mobile-phones/lg-LGH990
LG V20 H990
is Internationl Single SIM model & It can be officially Unlock Bootloader by LG developer Official website ,
LG developer Official website Link :
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
If anybody dont trust or believe me ,
then ask any Recognized or Master Developer ,
Good Luck
Instagram: MOOSA36
moosaa said:
everybody,
listen to me carefully plz,
Im NOT developer,
but I have a lot of knowledge about LG Flagship smartphone since LG V10 ,
Model H990DS or H990N Dual SIM ,
CAN NOT Unlock Bootloader ,
If cant = CAN NOT be Rooted as well ,
LG V20 H990 Single SIM will 100% launch in South Africa, Turkey,
some Arabic countries such as :
Lebanon , Jordon , Irag ,
and It will launch in Erope in the future as well ,
LG South Africa Link :
http://www.lg.com/za/mobile-phones/lg-LGH990
LG V20 H990
is Internationl Single SIM model & It can be officially Unlock Bootloader by LG developer Official website ,
LG developer Official website Link :
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
If anybody dont trust or believe me ,
then ask any Recognized or Master Developer ,
Good Luck
Instagram: MOOSA36
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I believe you my friend...But what if I DONT WANT TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OR ROOT...why you make your post so dramatic?
I'm waiting mine from https://www.from.ae/en/lg-v20-h990ds-dual-64gb-4g-lte-silver
i also orderd the h990 ds version from ebay.uk because i'm not interested in rooting....
moosaa said:
everybody,
listen to me carefully plz,
Im NOT developer,
but I have a lot of knowledge about LG Flagship smartphone since LG V10 ,
Model H990DS or H990N Dual SIM ,
CAN NOT Unlock Bootloader ,
If cant = CAN NOT be Rooted as well ,
LG V20 H990 Single SIM will 100% launch in South Africa, Turkey,
some Arabic countries such as :
Lebanon , Jordon , Irag ,
and It will launch in Erope in the future as well ,
LG South Africa Link :
http://www.lg.com/za/mobile-phones/lg-LGH990
LG V20 H990
is Internationl Single SIM model & It can be officially Unlock Bootloader by LG developer Official website ,
LG developer Official website Link :
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
If anybody dont trust or believe me ,
then ask any Recognized or Master Developer ,
Good Luck
Instagram: MOOSA36
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Oookay... thank you for the information.
Christ, talk about being overdramatic. Anyway I bought mine from mygsm.me and now I wish I had bought from eBay and none of this customs duty would have applied. I have had friends who bought from them and never got stung. I was unfortunate.
EMF said:
http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/
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No one knows which model sells eGlobal Central? H990SD or H990N?
Pirreballo said:
No one knows which model sells eGlobal Central? H990SD or H990N?
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Maybe ask them what version they are selling?
From.ae have the H990DS for sale now: https://www.from.ae/en/lg-v20-h990ds-dual-64gb-4g-lte-silver
EMF said:
Maybe ask them what version they are selling?
From.ae have the H990DS for sale now: https://www.from.ae/en/lg-v20-h990ds-dual-64gb-4g-lte-silver
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already I asked them .... still expect an answer! I was hoping that some of you had already bought the V20 from them.
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Is there any new information on which version EGLOBAL CENTRAL sells? I would like to get the 990DS but will the 990N actually work in Europe, too?
Solarass said:
Is there any new information on which version EGLOBAL CENTRAL sells? I would like to get the 990DS but will the 990N actually work in Europe, too?
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They answer me that their model comes from Taiwan, so I presume it is H990DS.
Mine form eGlobal is on the way and probably at home on Monday.
I will let you know asap.
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Currently, the two Dual Sim models are H990DS and H990N. The H990DS seems to mainly come from Taiwan. I got mines from Taiwan via eBay. I've contacted LG Mobile Singapore and their variant is also the H990DS. Perhaps there are more Asian countries that sell the same model?
Hong Kong seems to be the only one carrying the H990N.
According to this site, the H990DS and H990N are fairly similar in terms of LTE band support, with the H990N supporting 2 additional bands.
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v20-model-numbers-differences/
wamster said:
Currently, the two Dual Sim models are H990DS and H990N. The H990DS seems to mainly come from Taiwan. I got mines from Taiwan via eBay. I've contacted LG Mobile Singapore and their variant is also the H990DS. Perhaps there are more Asian countries that sell the same model?
Hong Kong seems to be the only one carrying the H990N.
According to this site, the H990DS and H990N are fairly similar in terms of LTE band support, with the H990N supporting 2 additional bands.
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v20-model-numbers-differences/
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The big difference is the category of LTE.
H990DS is faster (cat.12) than H990N (cat.6) in upload/download.
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Hi, this is my first post on XDA.
I ordered a LG V20 H990DS unlocked Taiwanese edition from Amazon for T-Mobile US. It is a good phone and it works really well with TMo LTE. However, two features are missing: VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. Does anyone know how to turn on VoLTE or add VoLTE for unlocked phones? Do I need to root it and flash it with a T-Mobile ROM? If so, will it lock me into TMo?
Thanks in advance!
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Yes. I too bought this version that is lg v20 h990ds. I am nowhere able to see option to enable volte
Build version : NRD90M
Software version : V10b-twn-xx
Please let us know how to get this enabled ?
Tushar Tushar.nair said:
Yes. I too bought this version that is lg v20 h990ds. I am nowhere able to see option to enable volte
Build version : NRD90M
Software version : V10b-twn-xx
Please let us know how to get this enabled ?
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This feature is absent in h990ds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=70106181
I have posted some screenshots here. I am able to use VoLTE.
BozQ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=70106181
I have posted some screenshots here. I am able to use VoLTE.
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Are yousure you have the h990ds and not h990n? Because h990n has it
Try downloading the app "quick shortcut maker" and search for Wi-Fi calling. It is hidden in the US unlocked model. You should have bought the US unlocked model. Amazon, BH and Best Buy sell it.
adit07 said:
Are yousure you have the h990ds and not h990n? Because h990n has it
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Hi. See the other post for my response.
Recently bought a lg v20 h990n Hong Kong model. This model doesn't have any VOLTE option at all. Is there a way to enable this? I've a SIM that works only on volte (Jio network)
Anyway to use this phone in Jio?
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h990n 201702 version works.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h990n-firmwares/
vhl71 said:
Recently bought a lg v20 h990n Hong Kong model. This model doesn't have any VOLTE option at all. Is there a way to enable this? I've a SIM that works only on volte (Jio network)
Anyway to use this phone in Jio?
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Hey am also planing to buy v20 h990n dual sim version,were you able to enable volte on phone,if you did please share the procedure to do.